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PQI Corporation Unveils 512MB Intelligent Stick II
Mark Peters : January 17th 2004 - 15:07 CET
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 PQI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of digital media solutions, announced the release of the 512MB Intelligent Stick™ 2.0, the latest version of its pioneering ultra-small USB flash memory product. Offering a maximum sustained data transfer rate of 7MB per second - as much as five times faster than the 1.1 version - Intelligent Stick 2.0 satisfies the need for pocket-sized, portable flash data storage in capacities currently as high as 512MB, with up to 1GB planned by year’s end. The new Intelligent Stick 2.0 joins PQI’s original, competitively-priced product, Intelligent Stick 1.1, as the smallest and lightest USB flash media devices on the market today.
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 Equal in size and weight to two pennies laid end-to-end, Intelligent Stick 2.0 and 1.1 both bring greater convenience and utility to portable storage than ever before. “PQI’s Intelligent Stick is an amazingly versatile device that adds value to a wide range of computing and digital devices,” said Louis Grijalva, Product Manager at PQI Corporation. “This device, the size of half a stick of chewing gum, can transfer files and data between desktop PCs and laptops - and very soon PDAs, MP3 players, and digital still cameras as well - all without the need for a USB reader or other adapter.”
Intelligent Stick 2.0 and 1.1 are USB plug-and-play compatible and require minimal steps to set-up and use. The two products are available in memory capacities of 64, 128, 256, and 512MB; version 1.1 comes in a 32MB capacity as well. All varieties feature solid-state memory storage for stability and high dependability after repeated use. Intelligent Stick 2.0 includes an e-mail feature that enables users to access their e-mail accounts simply by inserting the Intelligent Stick into the USB port of any computer connected to the Internet. With the e-mail feature, accounts can be viewed at leisure, and access is as easy as any other e-mail client application. Adding to the products’ value is an onboard LED status indicator which shows when the Intelligent Stick is being accessed. Password protection is possible by downloading a free utility from the PQI Corporation website. Intelligent Stick is compatible with all popular operating systems including Windows ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 or higher, and Linux Kernel 2.4.0. A free driver supporting Windows 98 and 98SE can be downloaded at PQI Corporation’s website.
Convenient Accessories - Among the wide range of accessories offered for the Intelligent Stick product line are a durable USB adapter with a convenient clip that affixes to a shirt pocket, and an extension cable for easy connection back-of-unit USB ports. A credit-card-sized carrying caddy also provides durable protection in wallets, backpacks, briefcases, and purses. |
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