Western Digital said that it has begun shipping a 250GB version of its Scorpio 2.5-inch disk drive, pushing notebook PC storage capacities ever higher.

Available in capacities ranging from 40 to 250GB, the new WD drives feature a pair of new technologies, which the company calls “WhisperDrive” and “ShockGuard”. Prices on the new 250GB drives will be about $199, available from WD’s online store.