Vosonic Announces XS Drive Super VP6210 and MMV VP6300

Vosonic Press Release

VOSONIC NEW RANGE OF MULTIMEDIA X’S-DRIVES

XS Drive Super VP6210
MMV VP6300

Vosonic, the manufacturer based in Taiwan of the XS Drives, has announced the availability of two new MultiMedia XS Drives to complete its range of portable storage devices, which were shown at Photokina trade show.

The XS Drive Super VP6210 and MMV VP6300 enter the range as top specification devices providing via their 2” LCD display the possibility to view JPEG photos, play MPEG-1 videos or MP3 - WMA music.

The XS Drive Super is available from 20GB to 80GB and uses an internal 2.5” Hard disk, whereas the MMV is a more compact unit by using a 20GB 1.8” internal Hard disk.

Both units provide the exact same features:
- Copy from any memory card including Compactflash, MicroDrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (via adapter), MMC, RS-MMC (via adapter), Secure Digital, mini SD (via adapter), Smartmedia, xD picture card to the internal Hard disk
- Copy selected files from the Hard disk (or a memory card) to a memory card inserted
- View JPEG photos up to 16 MegaPixels, run slideshow, view Exif information, Rotate by 90 degrees, Zoom in/out
- Play MPEG-1 or Motion JPEG in AVI or MOD format videos
- Play MP3 and WMA music
- Audio/Video outputs to plug to a TV and/or listen on headphones
- Infrared remote control is supplied
- 3 hours of battery life with the LCD Screen on (up to 6 hours when the LCD is in standby)
- USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 backward compatible) connection to a computer
- Faster transfer speed than current XS Drive models (VP2060, VP300, VP3310, VP3610)

The LCD Display and the control buttons provide an easy to use interface to copy files from your memory cards to the internal Hard disk, play the stored multimedia files, copy/paste files between the Hard disk and memory cards.

The X’S-Drive Super and the MMV include built-in internal rechargeable batteries using a Li-ion 3.7V 1800 mAh FujiFilm NP-120 battery.

You can access the files stored on the Hard Drive via your computer with the new USB 2.0 Connection - you can also use the X’S-Drives as a USB Combo card reader.

The RRP is for the X’S-Drive Super 20GB will be 275 Euros ex VAT / £275 incl VAT
The RRP is for the MMV 20GB will be 400 Euros ex VAT / £315 incl VAT

More information is available from www.xs-drive.com

FEATURES

Unlimited internal storage capacity
The MMV works with built-in 1.8 inches Hard Drive of 20GB capacity
The XS drive Super works with built-in 2.5 inches Hard Drive of 20 to 80GB capacity

Compact & light device
The MMV weights only 230g with the built-in Hard drive and is easy to carry (12.6 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm)
The XS drive Super weights only 332g with the built-in Hard drive and is easy to carry (13.5 x 8.6 x 3.5 cm).

Compatible with all the Memory Cards - No Adapter required
The X’S-Drive works with all current memory cards used with digital cameras: Compactflash, IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick (Sony & LexarMedia), Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture cards.

Fast transfer speeds
The file transfer from a memory card to the X’S-Drive Super or MMV is performed quickly.
The file transfer to and from your computer is done via the fast USB 2.0 interface connection.

Speed test results
Not available yet

2 Inches LCD Panel
LCD Panel to preview photos, videos and display MP3 / WMA Jukebox Music player

1. File transfer process status
2. Browse through files / photos / videos / music…
3. View / Rotate / Zoom on high resolution JPEG photos (up to 16 MP)
4. Play MPEG-1 and Motion JPEG videos
5. Play MP3 or WMA Music tracks with Equaliser functionality
6. Access to Options for LCD Standby Time-out, firmware information…

Audio / Video outputs
Audio output to plug supplied Earphone or connect to a TV and TV out with Video composite cable.

Rechargeable Battery
The MMV and XS drive Super have a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which allows 3 hours of usage on full charge when the LCD is on or up to 6 hours with the LCD on standby mode.

Warranty
The MMV and XS Drive Super are guaranteed against manufacturer’s defects for 1 year.

SPECIFICATIONS

Memory cards Supported Compactflash Card type I / type II (CF)IBM MicrodriveSmartmedia Card (SM)Memory Stick (MS)Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro)Secure Digital (SD)MultiMediaCard (MMC)XD
Hard Disk 2.5 inches with up to 4 partitions with capacity from 20 to 80GB
Power Source 5V/2.5A DC IN, Li-ion 3.7V 1800 mAh battery Model : FUJIFILM NP-120
Supply Voltage 5V
LCD Display 2” LTPS TFT high resolution LCD
TV System PAL / NTSC
Remote control IrDA, (Lithium Battery CR2025 3V x1)
Battery life 3 hours with LCD Display on (full charge) or up to 6 hours in LCD standby mode
Download interface Fast USB 2.0 Interface port(Backward compatibility with USB 1.1)
Download Speed Up to 480Mbps
Music Playback MP3 / WMA
Video playback MPEG1 in dat & MPG file formatMotion JPEG in AVI and MOV file format
Video resolution 352 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps
Audio playback - MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer I/II/III & 2.5),32Kbps ~ 320kbps CBR.- WMA - 32Kbps ~ 192Kbps, CBR- Audio CD- Un-compressed WAV in MS-RIFF file format Stereo/MonoFrequency(Hz):8000/11025/12000/16000/22050/24000/32000/44100/48000Bit rate: 64kbps~1536kbps
Photo Viewer JPEG (Baseline format) up to 16M pixelsZoom IN/OutRotate by 90 degreeExif dataSlideshow with background music
OS Supported Windows 98/98SE, Win 2000 (with driver)Win ME/XP, Linux Kernel version 2.4 or above without driverMac OS 8.6 - 9.0 with driverMac OS 10.0.1 and above without driver
File System Support Standard FAT 32
Accessories Power adapter / USB cable / user’s guide / Driver Disc / Earphones / Video Composite cable
Weight MMV: 230g (including HD & Battery)X’S-Drive Super: 332g (including HD & Battery)
Dimensions (L*W*H) MMV: 135 x 86 x 35 mmX’S-Drive Super: 126 x 70 x 23 mm

Published: Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Reader Comments

1. And the wrath of Steve Jobs was mighty as a loud bashing was heard... The Steve, stomped all over their ass.

   Raven Lee at 02:35am on Tuesday, October 19, 2004

2. where in the US can I find the new Vosonic gadgets and are they useable with european currents with an adapter?

   Rosemarie Beall at 07:32am on Tuesday, November 02, 2004

3. I'm not sure if they're available in the US - you might have to order directly from their website.
   
   http://www.vosonic.com/

   Mark Goldstein at 01:03pm on Wednesday, November 03, 2004

4. newegg.com

   earthling at 04:30pm on Thursday, February 10, 2005

5. Yep, you can use it europe and us mains provided you have a plug adapter as it's a switched mode power supply that comes with it.

   Si at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2005