StorVision PSC-100 Portable Storage Device

February 8, 2006 | Mark Goldstein | Digital | Comment |

StorVision PSC-100StorVision Press Release

StorVision has announced the availability of the StorVision PSC-100, the cheapest Portable Storage Device on the market (starting at £95 for a 40GB RRP), with capacities up to 100GB. The PSC-100 has slots for all the most popular memory cards to enable straight forward, easy to use backup of all your data from memory cards to its internal 2.5 inch Hard disk. The StorVision PSC-100 takes all memory cards available on the market.  It operates simply using 2 buttons (power on/off and copy) thus allowing it to be used by everyone. The supported memory cards which do not need an adapter are: Compactflash (type I and II), Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and XD picture cards. Alternative memory cards such as Memory Duo, MiniSD and RS MMC will require an adapter to use with the PSC-100.

Its blue LCD backlight panel provides information on the File transfer status, number of files being transferred, capacity used on the memory card, battery power level, and the capacity left on the Hard disk.

All backed up files on StorVision’s hard disk can be accessed via any computer equipped with a USB connection. The Storvision supports both USB 1.1 and fast speed USB 2.0.
The Storvision also allows access to memory cards via the USB connection.

The Storvision includes a built-in internal rechargeable battery, which can be recharged via the supplied AC Power adapter when connected via the USB to a computer or via an optional car charger.

The RRP for the StorVision PSC-100 40GB is just £95 incl VAT making it very affordable.
The PSC-100 80GB is available for £130 incl VAT and the 100GB is available for £199 incl VAT.

More information is available from www.stor-vision.com

Features

Internal storage capacity available from 20 to 80GB
The Storvision PSC-100 includes a 2.5 inches Hard Drives which capacity varies from 20 to 80GB.

Compact & portable device
It weights only 262g with the built-in Hard drive and is easy to carry (11.4 x 7.6 x 2.1 cm).

Compatible with all Memory Cards without adapter
The Storvision PSC-100 works with all current memory cards: Compactflash (Type I and II), Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture cards. MiniSD, RSMMC and Memory Stick Duo/Duo Pro require an adapter.


No overwrite issue
At every transfer/backup, a new folder (ie 000001, 000002…) is created on the PSC-110 internal Hard disk.

Fast transfer speeds
The file transfer from a memory card to the PSC-100 is performed quickly. The speed rate available is 1.5/2MB/second for the CF/SM/xD/MS and 12MB/sec for the MMC/SD cards.
The transfer speed rate with your computer is done via USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface connection.

LCD Panel
Blue backlight LCD Panel to display the working status (no picture preview).

  1. File transfer status with filename displayed + percentage processed
  2. Amount of battery power left
  3. Capacity used on the inserted memory card

Rechargeable Battery
The Storvision PSC-100 has a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which allows 2 hours of usage on full charge.

Warranty
The Storvision PSC-100 is guaranteed against manufacturer’s defects for 1 year.

Specifications

Product Name PSC-100
Interface USB 2.0 + USB 1.1
Dimensions 114 × 76 × 21 mm
Weight 190g (without hard disk) / 262g (with hard disk)
Storage media Internal 2.5” hard disk drive (max. capacity 100GB)
Display
Blue back light LCD screen

- File transfer status (percentage of completion + number of files copied)
- Battery life
- Capacity used on the memory card
- Capacity left on the Hard disk
File System FAT 32
External Power 100V~240V adaptor
Internal Power 3.7V / 1200mAh Re-chargeable Li-Ion Battery
Recharging time 3 hours
Battery life 1.8 hour
Memory Card copy speed rate CF I/II, MicroDrive (MD) ?    1.5-2.5MB/S
Smart Media Card / SM /, XD Card ?1.5 MB/S
MS???????????1MB/S
MS-PRO, MS-DUO? 2MB/S
MMC, SD, MINI-SD   1.2MB/S
Transfer speed rate to the computer 7MB/S
Support Card series CF / CFII / MS / MS Pro / MS DUO / SM / SD / MMC / XD
Operating systems Win98, Win 98SE, Win ME , Win 2000, Win XP
MAC 10.1.3 or greater version

StorVision PSC-100