Today morning Hitachi announced that they have achieved 1TB per platter storage and are shipping single platter hard drives based on the new technology. And now Seagate is announcing that they are the first company to ship 4TB hard drive in new GoFlex Desk external hard drive.

“Yet another industry first for Seagate, we have reached a new high-capacity in the 3.5-inch hard drive form factor. At Seagate, we are committed to pushing the limits for our customers and will continue to adapt and innovate our products based on customer needs,” said Patrick Connolly, vice president and general manager of Retail products for Seagate. “This latest GoFlex Desk drive offering, with its new industry-leading capacity point, is a statement of our continued commitment to meet consumer needs.”

The GoFlex Desk external drive comes pre-loaded with back up software that provides automatic, continuous back with encryption for all your files. The included USB 3.0 adapter also works with USB 2.0 ports making it easy to connect to your Windows or Mac computer. The adapter also features an illuminated gauge to display available space on the drive.

The new 4TB GoFlex Desk drive is now available from Seagate and will be available from select online retailers within the month for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249.99 USD.