Transcend introduces Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™-Compatible card reader

Company Brief

New Delhi, November 18, 2008

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of flash memory products, has announced the availability of its new flash drive-inspired P6 USB card reader in India. With a gleaming black case accented by a bright color band and smooth rounded edges, the P6 is attractive, compact and portable.

Its simple streamlined design includes a convenient built-in USB connector that allows quick, hassle-free data transfer, and its bright LED indicates card insertion and/or data transfer activity. When combined with a Memory Stick Pro-HG card, the high-speed P6 USB card reader offers transfer speeds of up to 30MB/s read and 18MB/s write, allowing instant access to important data.

Mr. Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “Memory cards are a key component to any digital lifestyle, and are used to store many kinds of files such as music, photos, video clips, and even movies. For this reason, a portable and easy-to-use card reader is essential for transferring data to and from our memory cards in a fast and easy manner. When it comes to card readers, you can trust the memory experts at Transcend to provide the highest possible quality and speed.”

Transcend's new multi-use P6 card reader directly supports the most popular types of memory cards currently available, including Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2), microSD™, and microSDHC™. Just plug the P6 reader directly into any USB 2.0 port to get the most out of your memory card.

Product Specifications:

Size: 66.9mm X 22.6mm X 12mm

Op. Voltage: 2.7V~3.6V

Op. Temperature: 0°C(32°F) ~ 70°C(158°F)

Durability: 10,000 insertion/removal cycles

Weight: 13g

Fully Compliant with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specification

Hi-Speed Data transfer rates of up to 480Mb/s

USB powered (no external power or battery needed)

LED indicates card insertion and data traffic

2-year warranty

Compatible with the following cards without the need for an adapter:

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick PRO Duo

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Memory Stick Micro (M2)

microSDHC

microSD / TransFlash Easy Plug and Play installation

Warranty: 3 years

Availability:

* Supertron Electronics Limited

Tel: 033-22131221-23

E-mail: coordinator@supertronindia.com

* Mediaman Infotech Pvt Ltd

Tel: 91-22-2382-3100/3200

E-mail: dmehta@mediamangroup.com

Pricing (MRP): Rs 400

For further information, please contact

Creativizt Communications

Neha Kaushik

Mobile: 9911655890