JOBO Introduces GIGA Vu PRO and GIGA Mini Storage Devices and Media Players

JOBO introduces GIGA Vu PRO and GIGA mini external devices and media players JOBO Fototechnic Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., USA, introduces the GIGA Vu PRO, which offers a card slot for CF I/II and Microdrive (all other flash card types via adapter) and was designed with professional digital photographers in mind. GIGA Vu PRO, available in 40GB and 60GB models, offers optimized photo functions and is ideal as a permanent storage system for pictures, says the company.

The transfer rate of pictures (RAW, JPEG, etc.) and data to the internal hard disk is extremely fast, says the company. GIGA Vu PRO offers an additional verify function, which guarantees only transfer of non-damaged files to the hard disk. GIGA Vu PRO also functions as a USB 2.0 card reader and external hard disk drive for PC and Mac computers. When connected to a computer via the included cable, users can work with stored pictures and data. The GIGA Vu PRO can also be connected to a printer via the USB 2.0 cable for direct printing.

GIGA Vu PRO offers a 4-inch color TFT display which can directly show pictures in many formats, including RAW. The device offers TV-out for showing and controlling pictures directly on a TV. When used as a media player, even MPEG 4, DviX and MP3 files can be played with video and sound. The Giga Vu PRO with 40GB HD sells for .95.

In addition, JOBO Fototechnic introduced its GIGA Mini external storage device, which offers an innovative and ultra-small solution to the problem of having not enough flash memory space, says the company. GIGA Mini has slots to accept seven different types of memory cards without an adapter, CFI/II, MicroDrive, SM, SD, MMC, and MS. (MS PRO can be used with an adapter.) Data can be directly stored from your flash card to the mobile hard drive. Copying data from flash memory cards is as easy as the push of a button. Download progress and power level can be monitored on the large LCD. GIGA Mini includes a verify function, which guarantees only transfer of non-damaged files to the hard disk.

GIGA Mini also functions as a USB 2.0 card reader and external hard disk drive for PC and Mac. When connected to a computer you via the included cable, you can work with your stored pictures and data. GIGA Mini is also able to format its internal hard disk drive without a PC. The earphone jack (earphone included) allows you to use GIGA Mini as a 20 or 40 GB MP3 player. The Giga Mini with 20GB HD sells for .95.