M-Systems Increases Storage Capacity of DiskOnKey to 2GB
7/29/2004 - M-Systems (Nasdaq: FLSH) the leading developer of USB flash drive technology and creators of the Smart DiskOnKey platform has increased the storage capacity of DiskOnKey devices to 2GB. The increased storage capacity combined with the tremendous speeds of the DOK T5 processor make the new device the ideal solution for numerous tasks including large file transfers, data recovery and backup, temporary archiving and operating system management. Additionally, the 2GB storage capacity is an alternative solution for users requiring portable storage capable of storing video or as a miniature digital music file jukebox ideal for freeing memory on the numerous MP3 players in the market today.
"Its evident that the USB flash drive has become an ideal storage solution and as users continue to find new uses for higher capacities, DiskOnKey provides the solution to their needs with continued quality and reliability," said Blaine Phelps, worldwide marketing director for M-Systems' DiskOnKey. "The higher storage, combined with the powerful new processor, is an ideal enhancement that naturally increases the flexibility of the Smart DiskOnKey platform."
Uses for the 2GB DiskOnKey Device:
- Store roughly 30-minutes of compressed video depending on format, including MPEG, QuickTime and Windows Media Video.
- Save the equivalent of over 1,400 floppy diskettes worth of data.
- Storing 512 digital music files, each 4-minute long.
- Countless text and graphics files.
Pricing and Availability
The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2GB DiskOnKey is $469.99. The 2GB device will be offered by Smart DiskOnKey platform partners' sales channels throughout North America, Asia and Europe. For more information regarding the DiskOnKey product line or for partner information please visit www.diskonkey.com.
About M-Systems' Smart DiskOnKey Platform
The Smart DiskOnKey platform is a unique patented solution offering top tier partners with unprecedented flexibility and ease-of-use to implement M-Systems' technology into their existing product line or to design their own form factor using the Company's internal architecture. The award-winning DiskOnKey product line offers trusted quality, reliability, ease-of-use, extreme security, and the industry's leading product warranty. Furthermore, M-Systems' Smart DiskOnKey platform offers partners unparalleled computing capability with the flexibility to extend the use of the device beyond simple storage to meet any variety of requirements.
M-Systems' patented flash management software, True Flash File System (TrueFFSTM), is an integral component to the Smart DiskOnKey platform. TrueFFS transparently provides full flash media management offering unsurpassed data integrity and assurance.
DiskOnKey products have been submitted to rigorous testing for reliability and durability earning Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Testing Lab (WHQL) certification as well as receiving the certified-USB logo set by the USB-IF. For product information, enhancements and upgrades please visit www.diskonkey.com.
About M-Systems
M-Systems designs, develops and markets innovative flash data storage solutions for digital consumer electronics markets. M-Systems primarily targets two fast-growing digital consumer electronics markets: the USB (universal serial bus) flash drive market with its DiskOnKey product and the multimedia mobile handset market with its Mobile DiskOnChip products. For more information, please contact M-Systems at www.m-systems.com.
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