US modular has announced two new Monster Drives offering 2GB and 4GB of storage accessed through the drives USB interface.
The new Monster Drives fit in the palm of your hand and transfers files to your computer using the built in USB post. US Modular says the drives are ideal for transferring MP3′s, pictures, or for storing a backup of your computer. Their Monster Drives do not require any outside power and can run strictly off your USB port.
For power users, a 4-gig model will also be available. Priced at $99 and $169, respectively, the Monstor Drives will begin shipping in February.
“Data is always on the move,” explained Nick Payzant, CEO of US Modular. “Our mission is to offer rotating media options to our customers, making higher density storage available in smaller form factors and at better consumer price-points. Ultimately, we will facilitate complete data redundancy for our users – thereby securing their valuable, and often irreplaceable, digital assets.”
Features:
— 2GB and 4GB high-capacity, high-performance USB Portable Pen Drives
— Industry standard USB 2.0 interface
— Reliable storage performance for any device with a USB port, including PCs, digital media players, handheld computers & other portable devices
— Low power consumption
— 1500G shock resistance rating
— Ultra lightweight & compact (weight 16 grams)
— Media type: Glass
— Rotational speed: 4,200 RPM
— Media transfer rate: 52.4-99.6 Mbits/sec
— Transfer rate: 3.3-6.5 Mbytes/sec
— Seek time (avg.): 10 msec
— Error rate (unrecoverable): 1 per bit
— Head load/unload cycles: 300,000
— Voltage: 3.3/5.0 VDC +/- 5% Auto Detect
— Current (write): 275 mA
— Current (idle): 18 mA
— Dimensions: 42.8 X 36.4 X 5.0 mm
— Temperature: 0 to 65 degrees C operating
— Relative humidity: 8 to 90% operating
— Shock (half sine): 175G (2ms) operating
— Vibration (swept sine): 1G 0-pk (5-500 Hz) operating
— One Year Warranty
