Seagate today began worldwide shipments of an energy-efficient desktop hard drive family that, according to Seagate, combines the largest storage capacity available with the best power efficiency and performance in its class, using as much as 50 percent less electricity than standard desktop hard drives. The new line of Seagate Barracuda LP (Low Power) hard drives helps reduce system power costs, runs quieter than traditional drives and operates at lower temperatures, extending the life of system components.

The Seagate Barracuda LP hard drive, a 3.5-inch 5900RPM drive, is available in capacities of 2TB, 1.5TB and 1TB.

No word on pricing.