Lack of internal storage will push users to online backup, synchronization services
It's also doubled the number of controllers in the array to two
The Vertex II has a maximum read rate of 285MB/sec
The MP4 Spinpoint has 30% better performance over Samsung's 5,400 RPM drive
Drive boasts 15% performance increase over current VelociRaptor
Blu-ray group says new commercial, consumer disc formats coming within months
Z-Drive R2 has interchangeable NAND flash modules for field upgrades, servicing
Toshiba is second only to Samsung as a supplier of NAND flash chips
Pros say bandage-like monitoring devices could one day cost as little as $5 to $10
The jointly-offered service includes optional onsite storage appliance and tape backup
