# Lighter-Sized Hard Drives The Ultra Portable Gigabyte A2 Packs More Than You Think By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigabyte-a2 References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/gigabyte-a2-tiny/) & [gigabyte](http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3956#kf) When it comes to hard drives, the [Gigabyte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aorus-gen5-14000) [A2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aokzoe-a1-pro) is as small and as portable as it gets. The Gigabyte A2 is probably the [smallest hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c) that I've ever seen. How small? It's about the size of a lighter, so it doesn't get any better than this in terms of portability. Despite it's small size, this gadget is more than just conveniently petite. This actually has a 160GB capacity which is usually more than enough for the average user. It's shock/vibration absorbent that prevents any damage to the device should it be dropped by accident. For those who like to keep their belongings clean, the Gigabyte A2 actually has a fingerprint-proof surface that prevents any smudges from happening. With its compact size and large memory capacity, the Gigabyte A2 is the complete package for techies on-the-go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smaller Hard Drives:** The trend of creating hard drives in smaller, more portable sizes opens up opportunities for more convenient storage solutions. - **Increased Memory Capacity:** The trend of packing larger memory capacities into small form factor hard drives allows for storing more data in a compact device. - **Enhanced Durability and Protection:** The trend of incorporating shock and vibration absorption features, as well as fingerprint-proof surfaces, in small hard drives offers added protection and convenience for users. ### Where This Applies - **Portable Electronics:** The portable electronics industry can benefit from smaller hard drives to create more compact and lightweight devices with increased storage capacity. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of increased memory capacity in small hard drives to offer devices with ample storage for media consumption, gaming, and other applications. - **Data Storage:** The data storage industry can explore the trend of enhanced durability and protection in small hard drives to provide reliable and secure storage solutions for businesses and individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable SSD Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd-storage-device.md) - [Mini Self-Cooling SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speekeys.md) - [Textural Mobile Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ssd.md) - [Compact Portable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-storage-drives.md) - [Trackable Encrypted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-speed-gd10.md) - [Micro-Sized Mobile Device SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd.md) - [High-Capacity Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucial-x9-pro-2tb-ssd.md) - [Featherweight Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptops.md) - [Budget-Friendly Portable Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-nas.md)