Toshiba today announced a new 160GB hard drive (MK1634GAL) based on 1.8" form factor. Thanks to its small size and large capacity, it can be used in a variety of consumer electronic gizmos, including music players, digital cameras, etc. The new Toshiba HDD is a single-platter, and sports a slim five-millimeter high profile.

The hard drive is based on PATA interface and has an areal density of 723Mbit/mm2 (467 Gbps).

The drive also provides 4,200RPM rotational speed.

Another interesting feature of this drive is its innovative advanced acoustic management technique that reduces noise level.

No word on pricing.