Apricorn Launches Larger Capacity MicroKey; 8GB Durable Memory Key Now Available.POWAY, Calif. -- Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, announced today the availability of the 8GB capacity to the MicroKey line -- the most rugged USB-IF certified memory device on the market. Apricorn's MicroKey, now available in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB capacities, is bus-powered with a sturdy, crush-resistant aluminum alloy case with dimensions of 3.4" x 2" x .50" weighing only 2.5 ounces. The MicroKey also incorporates a 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. 2.0 connector that swivels, and a slim design that allows access to virtually any USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. . "Our customers rely on us for unique, cutting-edge products," said Mike McCandless, Apricorn's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "By adding the 8GB capacity available to our MicroKey product line we're reinforcing our promise to our customers to provide them with the innovative and reliable technology they've come to expect from Apricorn." The MicroKey is plug-n-play and hot swappable See hot swap. . Included with the MicroKey package is a protective carrying case, 1 meter USB extension cable, Second Copy 2000 Synchronizing Software and Cryptainer Encryption Software. Software bundle features --Cryptainer Encryption Software included with the MicroKey utilizing Blowfish A secret key cryptography method that uses a variable length key from 32 to 448 bits long. It uses the block cipher method, which breaks the text into 64-bit blocks before encrypting them. 128bit encryption, a mathematical process of scrambling data to ensure maximum privacy protection. --Second Copy 2000 Synchronizing Software allows for file sharing between multiple PCs, making certain replication tasks are efficient and maintain data integrity. System Requirements Hardware: Pentium CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. , 32MBs RAM, USB, CD drive Software: Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2 and later or Mac OS 10.x and later Availability and Pricing Apricorn's MicroKey is currently available in the US, Canada and online at www.apricorn.com MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) starts at $199 Warranty 1 year limited About Apricorn Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, offers a broad family of innovative, high-quality storage, backup & upgrade products for notebook & desktop applications. Apricorn was founded in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the Apricorn brand and has been an 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 supplier to a number of leading computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway, California, and distributes products throughout North America and Canada. For additional information please visit http://www.apricorn.com. |
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