The new XS Drive MP3 VP3650 replaces the current XS Drive Pro with an improved user interface and a much more compact unit as well as explicit xD compatibility. The XS Drive MP3 complements our range by offering the users the access the content of the Hard Disk through a browsable file/folder structure, as well as allowing to listen to MP3 music. The XS Drive VP3650 retails for £169 incl VAT for the 20GB version and £199 incl VAT for the 30GB. A 40GB version of the VP3650 will be available in February.

Cardmedia Press Release

Lewes, 17th of January 2006 - Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer XS Drive, has announced the availability of the XS-Drive MP3 VP3650, a new Portable Storage Device and MP3 player with blue backlight LCD display. This versatile device is aimed at the photographic market with its memory card back up function and the high capacity of its hard drive, and provides an additional MP3 function as well as files browsing with Copy and Delete operations.

The XS-Drive MP3 VP3650 is a compact portable Hard disk to backup your memory cards in the field. It benefits from 20, 30 or 40GB of capacity from its internal 1.8” Hard disk giving you a large back up device which is also pocket-sized, portable, lightweight, multifunctional device.

You can easily use the XS Drive MP3 VP3650 in all environments thanks to its Blue Backlit LCD panel. The LCD Panel displays the battery power level, memory card backup transfer status, all information related to an MP3 music player and file navigation/browsing.

The device is operated simply using just five control buttons. Using the control buttons, you can navigate with ease through the names of the files stored on your XS Drive MP3 Hard disk’s to either play music files or simply check that your backed up files are stored on the Hard Disk. You may also access the contents of an inserted memory card.

You can listen to your favorite tunes via its high quality audio MP3 player. Whilst an MP3 track is playing using just three buttons you can change the volume, track and usual functions of an audio player (fast forward, rewind, pause, and skip).

The XS Drive MP3 VP3650 can be used with all types of memory cards: Compactflash, Hitachi Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture cards (Smartmedia requires an adapter). The easy to use copy feature will backup all files from the memory card to a new folder on the hard disk, and the Card Backup feature will confirm the number of files transferred as well as the total size in MegaBytes.

The transfer speed of the VP3650 allows you to backup a 1GB memory card in only 8 minutes.

It is also possible to copy a selection of files / folders from the memory card to the HDD, or from the HDD to the memory card, with its copy selected files feature. The similar delete selected files feature allows you to delete each file stored on the XS-Drive MP3 Hard disk or on the inserted memory card – allowing you to edit the contents of your memory cards wherever you are.

The XS-Drive MP3 includes built-in internal rechargeable batteries providing 2 hours of use.

The XS-Drive MP3 has a built in 64MB flash memory which can receive MP3 music tracks to allow playing music for 10 hours by reducing the power consumption from the Hard Disk operation.

The RRP for the XS-Drive MP3 VP3650 20GB is £169 incl VAT, and XS-Drive MP3 VP3650 30GB is £199 incl VAT. (40GB version will be available late February)

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

FEATURES

Internal storage capacity
The XS-Drive MP3 works with a 1.8 inches Hard Drive of 20 to 40 GB of capacity.

Compact & light device
It weights only 155g with the built-in Hard drive and is easy to carry (9.8 x 6.1 x 1.9 cm).

Compatible with all the Memory Cards - No Adapter required
The XS-Drive works with all current memory cards used with digital cameras: Compactflash, Hitachi Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture cards. SmartMedia requires an adapter.

Fast transfer speeds
The file transfer to and from your computer are done via the fast USB 2.0 interface connection.

Speed test results
A full 1GB memory card is transferred in 8 minutes

LCD Panel
Blue Backlit 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. Browse through files stored and play MP3 music tracks (from the HD or the memory card)
  4. Copy or delete a selection of files (from either the HD or the memory card)

Rechargeable Battery
The XS-Drive MP3 has a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which allows 2 hours of usage.

Warranty
The XS-Drive MP3 is guaranteed against manufacturer’s defects for 1 year.

Separate Accessories available : Car charger, 4 AA Battery pack

SPECIFICATIONS

MEMORY CARDS SUPPORTED COMPACTFLASH CARD TYPE I / TYPE II (CF)
HITACHI MICRODRIVE
MEMORY STICK (MS)
MEMORY STICK PRO (MS PRO)
SECURE DIGITAL (SD)
MULTIMEDIACARD (MMC)
XD PICTURE CARD (XD)

SMARTMEDIA CARD (SM) VIA AN ADAPTER
LCD Display Blue Backlit Dot Matrix LCD display
Hard Disk Supports data transmission from memory card(s) to built-in 1.8” Hard drive
Backup all kinds of files as the 1.8” external HDD, USB card reader / writer
Hard Disk Capacity 20, 30, 40GB
Internal Flash Memory 64MB capacity
Power Source Internal Power: Li-ion rechargeable battery 3.7V / 1000mAh
External Power: 5V adapter (2.5A) (100/240V) 
Audio playback MP3, Stereo, 8-320kbps
Supports ID3 tag and loop play mode
Equalizer: normal, bass, jazz, rock, classic, pop
Files System Support Standard FAT 32
PC Peripheral USB 2.0 Interface with standard storage device
OS Supported Windows 98/98SE, Win 2000 (with driver)
Win ME/XP, Linux Kernel version 2.4 or above without driver
Mac OS 8.6 - 9.0 with driver
Mac OS 10.0.1 and above without driver
Accessories Power adapter / USB cable / user’s guide / Driver Disc / Earphones / Carry bag
Storage Temperature -40oC / 70oC
Operating Temperature 0oC / 70oC
Operating Humidity RH 90 %
Weight 155g (including 1.8” HD & Battery)
Dimensions (L*W*H) 98 x 61 x 19 mm