Samsung today introduced its new 250GB 1.8 inch hard disk drive, which is dubbed as the Spinpoint N3U. The storage device uses a native 2.0 USB interface that will eliminate possible points of failure due to loose cable connections and optimizes performance by eliminating the interrupt service time for the bridge board to convert PATA to USB signals. What makes the N3U more special is that it consumes about 40 percent less power than a 2.5-inch hard drive of an equivalent capacity. Available in 120GB, 160GB, 200GB or 250GB storage capacities, the Spinpoint N3U will be released later this month with a MSRP at $199.00. [AVING]
