News | October 31, 2005

SimpleTech Unveils The SimpleDrive Mini 1-Inch Hard Drive

Santa Ana, CA - SimpleTech, Inc. announced the addition of the SimpleDrive Mini 1-inch External USB Hard Drive to its line of storage products. With this addition, SimpleTech continues to provide cutting-edge, affordable storage solutions to meet the needs of its customers.

The demand for computer storage is greater than ever. A rise in storage requirements for digital files and consumer demand for mobility has focused the spotlight on high-capacity portable storage devices.

"We are proud of our expanding storage line that extends from portable USB Flash Drives and SD Cards to the stationary mass storage solutions for the desktop and home," said Patrick Wilkison, vice president of marketing and business development at SimpleTech. "The release of the SimpleDrive Mini brings multiple storage technologies together to create a storage solution with ultimate flexibility. We can now say with confidence that we have a storage solution for every consumer storage need."

Initially available as a 4GB model, the new SimpleDrive Mini is a hard drive with the coveted compactness and portability of flash technology. With business card-like dimensions, and no thicker than a pack of gum (2.05in. x 2.56in. x 0.55in.) the SimpleDrive Mini tips the scales at a featherweight 45g, and easily fits into a shirt pocket or briefcase. Important files and digital keepsakes can be safely stowed on one's person as a mere afterthought. As an important feature, the SimpleDrive Mini is powered by, and communicates with the host computer via a built-in retractable USB cord, eliminating the need to carry additional cables.

Designed to meet the needs of mobile users, the SimpleDrive Mini is a durable, shock-resistant external USB hard drive that works seamlessly between both Windows and Mac platforms. The SimpleDrive Mini is a plug-and-play device that doesn't require additional drivers, providing quick and easy transfer between multiple computers. As a result, mobile users can have the confidence of knowing that no matter where they are or what computer is available their files are both safe and easily accessible.

Staying in step with the latest in file transfer technology, hours of digital music and thousands of photos can be backed-up in a matter of minutes, in credit to the speed and convenience of USB 2.0. To mobile users, USB 2.0 represents on-the-fly peace of mind by allowing files to be transferred at speeds up to 480Mbps.

SOURCE: SimpleTech