We reported in a news story earlier this month that reports suggest hard drives could be used in future mobile phones. An article posted on Infosync says otherwise.
Although the concept could make any mobility geek salivate, research firm IDC dismisses the viability of placing hard disk storage units in mobile phones – for the time being.
Positioned at the center of the mobile device universe, mobile phones are quickly becoming robust multifunctional platforms that will enable mobile users to get out from under the weight of multiple devices. According to new research from IDC, however, the incorporation of hard disk drives (HDDs) into mobile handsets will require a number of further evolutionary steps before HDD-enabled mobile phones will represent a beneficial investment for consumers and enterprises.
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