Sony's One-Inch Removable Hard Disks Now Available
November 22, 2004
Park Ridge, NJ - Sony Electronics is delivering its new Sony Microdrive, a one-inch removable hard disk drive, designed to fit the Compact Flash+ Type II interface.
Sony Microdrive expands storage needs such as high-resolution digital photos and MPEG video, the manufacturer describes, and features a high-performance 97.9 Mbps data transfer rate to accommodate rapid shooting and moving picture data.
Sony Microdrive will be available in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities. Both are compatible to the Compact Flash+ 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 $279.
Specification Summary:
· Capacity: 2 GB* and 4 GB*
· Interface: CF+ Type II Micro Drive (ATA Compatible with AV Mode)
· Data Transfer Rate: 97.9 Mbps
· Voltage: 2 GB: 3.3 Volts; 4 GB: 5 Volts
· Dimensions: Approximate 1.75 inches wide x 1.5 inches high
· Temperature: O degrees to 35 degrees C; 32 to 67 degrees F
· Humidity: 8 percent to 90 percent
*Note: "GB" means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com
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