Toshiba 60GB built-in 2.5" MK6050GAC automotive temperature control hard drive
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About this product
The Toshiba MK6050GAC is a 60GB 2.5" internal hard drive designed with automotive temperature control features, making it suitable for demanding environments beyond typical consumer electronics. It operates at 4200 RPM and utilizes an IDE interface. This drive is compatible with Mac, PC, and Memory Vaults, despite its specialized features. It also confusingly lists 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' as a feature, though it is fundamentally an HDD, suggesting a potential mislabeling of product type.
Our take
This Toshiba 60GB drive is an interesting find, particularly due to its 'automotive temperature control' feature, which suggests a robust design beyond standard drives. However, the 4200 RPM speed is quite slow, and the IDE interface firmly places it in the legacy category. The mention of 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' is confusing and likely inaccurate given the other specs — it appears to be a traditional HDD. If you absolutely need a 2.5" IDE drive for an application requiring enhanced temperature resilience, this could be an option, but for general use, its low capacity and slow speed make it less appealing. Make sure the IDE interface meets your needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Toshiba brand
- 60GB capacity
- 2.5" form factor
- Automotive temperature control feature
Cons
- Slow 4200 RPM rotation speed
- Outdated IDE interface
- Confusing 'Hybrid' feature listed
Specifications
- Country of Origin Philippines
- Compatible With Mac, Memory Vault, PC
- Color Gray
- MPN 52V2TCRRT
- Rotation Speed 4200 RPM
- Brand Toshiba
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- MK6050GAC
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 60 GB
- Interface
- IDE
