Vosonic announce XS-Drive II Plus VP2160 (original) (raw)
9 in 1 portable storage device with 20GB to 80GB capacity
13 Jan 2005 7:55AM by ePHOTOzine | Digital Storage Devices
Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer Vosonic, have announced the availability of the XS-Drive II Plus VP2160, a new Portable Storage Device with LCD display, which is to replace the popular XS Drive II VP2060.
The XS-Drive II Plus VP2160 remains a 2 button operation unit; Power on / off and Copy with an LCD display for file transfer status, battery power level, capacity on the HD left.
The XS-Drive II Plus VP2160 allows the transfer of pictures and any other file from any memory card including xD picture cards via the 2 multi-memory card slots to its internal 2.5 inches hard drive.
All types of memory cards which can used are: Compactflash, IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture card without any adapter.
The easy to use Copy function copies files from your memory cards with just the press of a button, and the names of the files being transferred are indicated on its LCD Panel.
The X'S-Drive II Plus has the latest Vosonic technology implemented:
- Long life built-in internal rechargeable batteries for up to 6 hours of use
- High speed copy transfer rates (a full 1GB memory card transfers in 8 minutes)
- Compact casing to easily carry
You can access the files stored on the Hard Drive via your computer with the USB 2.0 Connection (USB 1.1 backward copmpatible) and you can also use the X'S-Drive II Plus as a USB Combo card reader.
Features
Unlimited internal storage capacity
The X'S-Drive II Plus works with 2.5 inches Hard Drives of any capacity. You can purchase the X'S-Drive II Plus with a pre-installed Hard Drive or install your own (provided it's 9.5mm).
Compact & light device
It weights only 230g with the built-in Hard drive and is easy to carry (11.6 x 7.8 x 2.3 cm).
Compatible with all the Memory Cards - No Adapter required
The X'S-Drive works with all current memory cards used with digital cameras: Compactflash, IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick (Sony & LexarMedia), Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, and xD picture cards.
Fast transfer speeds
The file transfer from a memory card to the X'S-Drive is performed quickly by the X'S-Drive.
The file transfer to and from your computer are done via the fast USB 2.0 interface connection.
Speed test results
A full 1GB memory card is transferred in 8mins
LCD Panel
LCD Panel to display the working status (no picture preview).
1. File transfer status with filename displayed + percentage processed
2. Amount of battery power left
Rechargeable Battery
The XS-Drive II Plus has a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which allows 3 to 6 hours of usage on full charge.
Warranty
The XS-Drive II Plus is guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for 1 year
SPECIFICATIONS
| Memory cards Supported | Compactflash Card type I / type II (CF) IBM Microdrive Smartmedia Card (SM) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Secure Digital (SD) MultiMediaCard (MMC) XD PICTURE CARD (XD) |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | Black and White LCD displays - Amount of battery power - File transfer status - Main Storage (HDD) Capacity Indicator - Memory card / HDD error indicator - USB Access - Charge Status |
| Hard Disk | Supports data transmission from memory card(s) to built-in 2.5 Hard drive Backup all kinds of files as the 2.5" external HDD, USB card reader / writer |
| Power Source | Internal Power: Li-ion rechargeable battery 3.7V x 1 (1100mA) Model Number:Fuji-NP60 External Power : 5V adapter (2.5A)) |
| Supply Voltage | NA |
| Supply Current | NA |
| Battery life | 3 to 6 hours (full charge) |
| Download interface | Fast USB 2.0 Interface port (Backward compatibility with USB 1.1) |
| Download Speed | Up to 480Mbps |
| Music Playback | MP3 Format |
| Files System | Support Standard FAT 12/16/32 |
| PC Peripheral | USB 2.0 Interface with standard storage device |
| OS Supported | Windows 98/98SE, Win 2000 (with driver) Win ME/XP, Linux Kernel version 2.4 or above without driver Mac OS 8.6 - 9.0 with driver Mac OS 10.0.1 and above without driver |
| Accessories | Power adapter / USB cable / user's guide / Driver Disc / Earphones |
| Storage Temperature | -40oC / 70oC |
| Operating Temperature | 0oC / 70oC |
| Operating Humidity | RH 90 % |
| Weight | 230g (including HD & Battery) |
| Dimensions (L*W*H) | 116 x 78 x 23 mm |
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