PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 22, 2004.
Rounding out its line of removable media, Sony Electronics
is introducing the Sony Microdrive®*, a one-inch
removable hard disk drive that will meet the increasing
storage needs of many portable digital devices such
as digital cameras and PDAs.
Designed to fit the CF+ Type II interface, Sony Microdrive
offers a cost-effective solution for expanding consumer
storage needs such as high-resolution digital photos
and MPEG video. Microdrive also features a high-performance
97.9 Mbps maximum data transfer rate to accommodate
rapid shooting and moving picture data.
"As consumer data storage needs become more diverse
and demanding, we aim to provide a full range of removable
storage solutions," said Michael Lucas, director
of consumer and convergent media for Sony Electronics'
Media and Applications Solutions Division. "Many
consumers are expecting a lot more from their devices,
and Microdrive adds another format to our line of
high performance media solutions that will help carry
these devices to the next level of applications."
Sony Microdrive will be available
in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities. Both are compatible to
the CF+ Type II Standard. With a PC adapter, the Microdrive
can also be used in devices that have a PC card type
II slot (Windows Me, 2000 or XP are required for use
with PC).
The Sony 2 GB Microdrive (Model RHMD2G)
is available now for a suggested retail price of $179,
and the 4 GB Microdrive (Model RHMD4G) is available
for a suggested retail price of $249.
Specification Summary:
Capacity: 2 GB* and 4 GB*
Interface: CF+ Type II Microdrive
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 97.9 Mbps
Voltage: 3.3 Volts or 5 Volts
Dimensions: Approximate 1.75 inches wide x 1.5 inches
high
Temperature: O degrees to 35 degrees C; 32 to 95 degrees
F
Humidity: 8 percent to 90 percent
*Notes: "GB" means one billion bytes when
referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
may vary.
"Microdrive" is a registered trademark of
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
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