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MediaGear XtraDrive Launched
MediaGear XtraDrive is lauched today. The MediaGear XtraDrive allows you to turn memory cards into USB devices. The XtraDrive supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard, Sony Memory Stick, Compact Flash Types I and II, MicroDrives, SmartMedia and xD card formats. The The MediaGear XtraDrive will cost $14.95 MSRP and be available this month.
MediaGear Press Release
MediaGear Launches New See-Through XtraDrives That Turn Your Unused Flash Memory Cards into Convenient USB Drives
April 4, 2005 – Santa Ana, CA –MediaGear announced the next generation of its popular Keychain drives called “XtraDrive”, to help satisfy the growing consumer demand for convenient extra USB flash drives created from unused memory cards.
XtraDrives have a colored, transparent cap that allows the user to see if a media card is installed. Also, to eliminate crowding of several drives together on a PC or notebook, the XtraDrive package also includes a USB adapter cable.
“Photographers have an abundance of old memory cards that are no longer used because of their low megabyte storage. The new XtraDrive gives these outdated memory cards a brand new life,” noted Terry Smith, VP of Marketing at MediaGear.
“Most new cameras come with a 16 or 32 MB card and the photographer quickly moves up to higher capacities – especially now that prices are dropping. The digital camera user can now pop these outdated flash memory cards into a compatible XtraDrive and easily load and transfer data or photos from computer to computer via the USB ports,” continued Terry.
An added bonus of this new generation of Keychain drives is the inclusion of an 18” USB cable for use when slots on the computer are too cramped for space.
“The new XtraDrives are great looking too. We went for see-through colorful, gem tone caps that are visually appealing, but more importantly allows the user to see if a memory card is already inserted into the drive,” added Terry.
Retail pricing is: $14.95 MSRP. The new USB-compatible XtraDrives can be purchased from the MediaGear website (http://www.mymediagear.com), and from major PC and Office store retailers.
The XtraDrive line will be available mid April 2005. The drives can accommodate most card formats including Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard, Sony Memory Stick, Compact Flash Types I and II, MicroDrives, SmartMedia and xD.
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#1 Fredy Ross
Why is this different to a cardreader?
7:12 am - Monday, April 4, 2005
#2 Anders
I've looked but couldnt't find any specs for this. Is it USB 2 or only USB 1.1
10:59 am - Monday, April 4, 2005
#3 Mark Goldstein
I've asked MediaGear to clarify whether it's USB 1 or 2 - watch this space...
7:58 am - Tuesday, April 5, 2005
#4 Mark Goldstein
MediaGear have told me that "It is 1.1, but engineering is underway to move to 2.0" in the near future. No definite date yet.
3:10 pm - Tuesday, April 5, 2005
#5 Anders
Not so good. Are there other similar products that are USB 2?
7:05 pm - Tuesday, April 5, 2005
#6 Dis Appointed
Funny how you sought clarification on USB speed support in April and here it is December and the MyMediaGear site still is silent on the matter. They DO send out press releases announcing the distribution thru Office Deport stores now.
12:46 am - Friday, December 9, 2005
#7 Ken
I saw one at the local OfficeDepot on clearance sale for $3.00. Almost irresistible but I held back. No USB 2 logo and got to have USB 2 for speed. Already have a 1.1 and it's a dog; O.K. for the casual one or two RAW file copying.
4:38 am - Thursday, May 24, 2007