Western Digital planning to launch efficient helium-filled hard drives by year's end

[Kent Sharkey]

Tech Spot[^]:

Western Digital recently reaffirmed plans to ship helium-filled seven-platter hard drives to customers by the end of this calendar year. The company is already sampling sealed drives with select customers as of writing, we’re told.

Great news, everyone! Your laptop will feel lighter!

[Vivi Chellappa]

Kent Sharkey wrote:

Great news, everyone! Your laptop will feel lighter!

No, your laptop will float away!

[jbrammeier]

... and talk with a squeaky voice.