ADS Tech's New USB 2.0 Mini Drive Kit Extends Capacity, Performance, Capabilities of Mac minis, PCs; Mini Companion Device Converts User's HDD to a Hot-Swappable USB 2.0 Drive for Instant Portable Storage.CERRITOS, Calif. -- ADS Tech (www.adstech.com) announced today a new Mini Drive Kit, the latest addition to its award-winning line of USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. products. The Mini Drive Kit is a plug-and-play device that enables Mac(R) and Windows(R) PC users to quickly and easily increase their storage capacity by turning the hard drive that best meets their needs into a portable USB 2.0 drive. Gigabytes of removable storage can be added by simply plugging an IDE Ultra DMA Same as Ultra ATA. Ultra DMA - ATA-4 33/66 or ATA-100/133 hard disk drive into the ADS Tech Native Bridge Board inside the drive kit's enclosure. Designed with the same sleek look and feel of the new Mac mini The smallest, lightest and least expensive Macintosh desktop computer. Housed in a case 6.5 x 6.5 x 2", it takes up hardly any space on the desktop, but is a full-fledged Mac with a built-in optical drive and remote control. The monitor, keyboard and mouse are extra cost items. , the stackable ADS Tech's Mini Drive Kit also offers the same small form factor as the Mac mini -- it is just 6.5 inches square and less than 2 inches high. When plugged into the USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port of a computer the Mini Drive Kit is instantly recognized, there's no need to configure the drive or reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. the system. With a cost-effective solution for adding Gigabytes of removable storage to their new minicomputer (1) An earlier medium-scale, centralized computer that functioned as a multiuser system for up to several hundred users. The minicomputer industry was launched in 1959 after Digital Equipment Corporation introduced its PDP-1 for $120,000, an unheard-of low price for a computer in or laptop without opening the computer case, consumers, students and business people can expand the capabilities of their Macs and PCs to achieve new levels of convenience and productivity. --Users can get started by transferring files from their desktop system to the drive kit and plugging it into their new minicomputer or laptop. --Consumers can turn their minicomputer into a digital entertainment hub that looks attractive in their living room and takes up very little space. --Business users can share data by plugging the drive kit into the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. of a co-worker's computer. --Content developers can edit video on location because the Mini Drive Kit supports sustained transfer rates up to 35 MB/Sec. Since digital video only requires 3.9 MB/sec., there's plenty of speed remaining for other tasks. --Students can store and transfer volumes of data between their home computer and the computer they use at school. All of these users, including mobile users, can use ADS Tech's Simple Touch(TM) Backup Button on the front of the drive kit to backup entire folders or selected files with a single click. By using the Intech utilities for PCs and Macs that is included with the drive kit, automatic backups can be scheduled. ADS Tech's versatile USB 2.0 Mini Drive Kit is externally powered with a power supply that provides both 5 and 12 volts to the drive. A lighted rear power toggle switch A device that opens and closes an electric circuit. It uses a lever that is moved back and forth; a light switch on the wall being a common example. Old computers often had rows of toggle switches on their consoles, making them look very formidable. and a hard drive activity light are included to help users quickly determine drive access. For security, the Mini Drive Kit offers advanced micro-slot protection (to keep the drive from "walking away") and compatibility with both Anchor Pad and Kensington Locks. Pricing, Availability ADS Tech's new USB 2.0 Mini Drive Kit can be used with Windows(R) 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP systems as well as Mac OS X systems. A Windows 2000 or XP system with USB 2.0 drivers from Microsoft is required for USB 2.0 speeds. The Mini Drive Kit will be available through ADS Tech's network of online and retail channels worldwide with estimated street price of US$59. It includes the USB 2.0 Drive Enclosure See HDD cradle. , a 9-inch USB white cable and a 5-inch USB white cable, a 5-Volt/12-volt Power Supply and a CD with Intech's Utilities for PC and Mac systems. About ADS Technologies ADS Technologies is a world leader in Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. and IEEE-1394/FireWire solutions. Since 1992, the company has introduced high-quality multimedia, networking and presentation products at consumer-friendly prices. The company's award-winning USB product line includes eleven complimentary peripherals and its USB Port for Desktops is the world's best-selling USB PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). host card. PYRO 1394DV, the first consumer-priced digital video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. solution on the PC market, has been widely adopted by owners of digital video camcorders for its ease-of-use for first time DV editors, its functionality and its low cost. ADS Technologies' products are distributed by Ingram Micro in the United States, Canada and Europe. ADS Technologies' products are available in nearly 3,000 consumer electronic and computer retail stores and through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and private label customers around the world who market ADS Technologies products under their own brand name. ADS Germany, Central Europe can be reached at Phone: +49 (0) 8106 356 311, Fax: +49 (0) 8106 308 663. ADS France, Southern Europe can be reached at Tel: 04 43 90 19 20, Fax: 01 46 58 67 06. For more information, visit http://www.ADStech.com or call 800.888.5244. Editors Note: For more information, photos/illustrations or to schedule a review of ADS Tech's USB 2.0 Mini Hard Drive Kit, contact andy@markencom.com. |
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