Sandisk Introduces New Line Of Dual-Slot Memory Card Readers For The Retail Market In Europe
HANNOVER, GERMANY, Mar. 13, 2002 - SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) today introduced three SanDisk ImageMate(tm) dual-slot memory card readers for the retail market in Europe. The new readers allow consumers to quickly and easily transfer images, audio, video and data between storage cards and computers via the USB port. The ImageMate dual-slot readers are available in the following combinations:
- CompactFlash(tm) and SmartMedia cards
- CompactFlash and Memory Stick(tm) cards
- CompactFlash and MultiMediaCard/SD cards.
SanDisk is showing these new readers and its complete line of removable storage cards and accessories at its exhibit location in Hall 21, Stand D23 at the annual CeBIT trade show in Hannover, Germany.
"As consumers acquire new electronic products that use multiple storage card formats, they prefer the convenience that a dual-slot reader provides," said Gerrit Van Hofwegen, SanDisk's EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) director of sales. "They also save money by not having to purchase a separate card reader for each type of card they have."
SanDisk removable flash storage cards are rapidly becoming the standard removable storage medium for handheld computers, digital still and video cameras, MP3 players, cell phones and other consumer devices. Many consumers prefer to use a USB card reader to transfer data directly from their card to the computer since it is fast and easy to use.
Designed for Portability and Ease of Use
The lightweight readers are designed for easy carrying and flexibility of use. Each reader features a 15-centimeter cable that is ideal for readily accessible USB ports such as on a laptop computer. It also includes a 1- meter extension cable that can be left plugged into a desktop computer.
The ImageMate readers are true "Plug-and-Play" due to USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) compliance when used with Windows ME, Windows XP and Mac OS 10.1.2+. The readers are fully compatible with Windows 98/98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac OS 8.6, 9.1.x+, Mac OS X v10.1.2+.
When used with Windows XP, an AutoPlay function automatically detects the digital content on the flash card as soon as it is inserted in the SanDisk readers. It then offers the option to launch the appropriate software application and related activities to the end user.
The SanDisk ImageMate readers are available at more than 40,000 retail stores worldwide that carry SanDisk branded products.
