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Kingston Technology Delivers to Middle East Market New Media Reader for Faster Data Transfer Between Devices
New Flash Memory Card Reader Works with 19 Different Formats
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (December 31, 2007) – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory
products, today announced the availability across the Middle East of the new Kingston® Media Reader, an external, high-speed reader designed
to support 19 popular types of Flash memory cards, including five different Memory Stick* card formats. The reader is the perfect solution
for regional professionals or multimedia users to move data between Flash cards and a computer or other device with a USB port as it requires
no adapters or power cable.
“The new media reader handles so many different card types that it’s ideal for the consumer or business professional in the Middle East who uses
multiple card formats to transfer data, music, photos, videos and other files between mobile phones, cameras, PCs and other devices,” said
Antoine Harb, Business Development Manager for Kingston Technology Middle East and Africa. “Regionally we’re seeing intensive sharing of files
for both professional and leisure use, and the compact size of Kingston’s new media reader makes it easy to carry while traveling or keeping
on the desktop for quick access.”
With four built-in slots to handle the various card formats, the Kingston Media Reader (Kingston part #: FCR-HS219/1) has a unique retractable
chassis that keeps inserted cards safe. It also houses a short, compact USB cable for use on the go with a notebook or other portable device with
a USB port. A detachable three-foot extension USB cable is also included for use at home or at the office.
Features/Benefits:
- Slider Chassis: built-in LED indicator and self-contained 3" USB cable (Type A plug)
- Portable: convenient small size; no power cable required
- Extension Cable: includes an additional three-foot USB cable for stationary use
- Versatile: with four slots, supports 19 different Flash card formats: CompactFlash® Type I and II, SD™, SDHC™, miniSD™, miniSDHC™, microSD™, microSDHC™, MMC, MMCmobile™ (DV RSMMC), MMCplus™, MMCmicro™, RS-MMC, Microdrive; as well as Memory Stick® Micro (M2), Memory Stick®, Memory Stick® PRO, Memory Stick® Duo and Memory Stick® PRO Duo*
- Standardized: complies with USB 2.0 specification standards; backwards compatible with USB 1.1
- Easy: plug-and-play into any USB 2.0 or 1.1 port
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 3.61" x 2.71" x 0.79" (91.72mm x 68.82mm x 20.06mm)
- Speed Rating**: USB 2.0, up to 480Mbps data transfer speed
- Operating Temperature: 32Âş to 140Âş F / 0Âş to 60Âş C
- Storage Temperature: -4Âş to 185Âş F / -20Âş to- 85Âş C
- Weight: 0.1585 lbs (71g)
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows 2000 (SP3 and above), XP (SP1 and above) and Vista™; Mac OS (10.x and above)
- Guaranteed: two-year warranty
* All brand and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. Kingston is not affiliated with Sony Corporation. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
** Speed may vary due to host and device configuration.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes
memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players.
Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales
representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America.
For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/europe.
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