We believe that recent computer, and in particular notebook computer HDD declines, are due to the growth of mobile tablet computers.

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Still even if people use more content on mobile devices that content will have to be stored on inexpensive storage in the cloud made of HDD arrays.

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Looking ahead, the global HDD supply shortage is expected to be alleviated in the second quarter and demand for specialty DRAM products including mobile and server DRAMs will be strong.

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The new Travelstar HDD is available in the HGST Hard Drive Retail Kit as well as in the award-winning Touro Mobile Pro USB 3.0 external storage solution for simple add-on storage and backup.

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