We also aren't that far off with 1TB mSATA (about 1x2 inches) drives available today. 2.5" drives are obviously much bigger than 8 microSD cards because the form factor was designed for spinning platters.
But that sacrifices a lot, by using TLC (since 128Gb MLC isn't available yet), and by stacking stacking 16 dies per package, and by having less spare area than most drives. The end result is significantly lower performance and longevity than other mSATA drives, and it's currently got a 25% premium over the 2.5" counterpart.
sahaskatta|12 years ago
wtallis|12 years ago