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Addonics Announces Firewire Mini
DigiDrive for PCs and Macintosh
-- Multi-Format Flash Memory Reader/Writer Supports
Seven Digital Media Types
SAN JOSE, CA (February 13, 2003) -- The Addonics
Technologies today announced a multi-format Firewire interface Flash
memory reader/writer that allows both Macintosh and PC users to
transfer digital media files at up to 400 Mbits/sec to seven different
formats. The company also announced upgrading its Mini DigiDrive
and Internal DigiDrive to high speed USB 2.0 standard.
The Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive is an ideal
solution for anyone who needs fast media file transfers to their
systems from digital cameras, digital camcorders, PDAs, MP3 players,
or digital voice recorders.
Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive eliminates the
necessity to carry different types of Flash readers. With the Firewire
Mini DigiDrive users can have multi-format compatibility with CF-I,
CF-II, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Micro Drive, Multimedia Card,
and Secure Digital Card media. The device can also simultaneously
read/write to and exchange data among two different media types.
The compact Firewire Mini DigiDrive measures 4.53
in (W) x 1.2 in (D) x 3.0 in (H) and weighs just 5 ounces. The drive
contains no moving parts. Users only need to plug device into any
Firewire-compliant port to power the drive.
To ensure compatibility with 6-pin and older 4-pin
Firewire systems Addonics provides a standard 6-pin Firewire cable
as well as an adapter cable that converts 6-pin Firewire to a 4-pin
iLink port. The adapter cable is a Y cable with one end that connects
to the iLink port and another end to the standard USB port for power.
The small size, light weight and the Firewire self
powered feature make the Firewire Mini DigiDrive a versatile and
easy to use Flash memory reader/writer for computers running either
Macintosh or Windows operating systems. Operating system support
includes Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher. Once
the drive is installed, an icon for each type of media automatically
appears under the My Computer folder in Windows.
List price of the Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive
is $89 with software drivers, installation guide, Firewire cable,
and 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire/iLink adapter.
USB 2.0 Compliance for Mini DigiDrive and Internal
DigiDrive
Addonics also gave two earlier members of its DigiDrive
family a speed boost. The USB 2.0 standard increases the USB data
transfer rate of 12 Mbits/sec to 480Mbits/sec. The Addonics USB
2.0 Mini DigiDrive is a palm size solution, which measures 3.75
in (W) x 3.18 in (D) x .6 in (H) and retails for $49.00. The Addonics
USB 2.0 Internal DigiDrive fits any 3.5" drive bay and has
a list price of $55.00. Both drives support the same seven media
types as the Firewire Mini DigiDrive. The USB 2.0 Internal DigiDrive
will also offer choice of ivory or black color front bezel.
Addonics products are available through major catalog
companies, resellers, VARs and distributors, including StorageUSA.com,
Amazon.com, PC Connection, CDW, Buy.com, Provantage.com, Insight,
Ingram Micro, and Ma Lab.
Addonics Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a
broad line of external storage products. Addonics is headquartered
at 1918 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, Phone: (408)573-8580. Visit
Addonics at www.addonics.com
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