With 12 GB of storage in a device which is slightly larger than a standard USB flash drive, the new drive delivers the highest capacity yet available using one-inch hard drive technology, according to Verbatim of Charlotte, North Carolina. By offering a full range of Store ‘n’ Go drives, Verbatim offers capacity, performance and security that mobile users need to meet their individual storage requirements, the company said.
The new 8 GB and 12 GB USB drives are instantly recognized when plugged into the USB port of a desktop or notebook PC, similar to the other products in the Store ‘n’ Go range, Verbatim said. This mobility allows students and commuters to carry their data with them, and connect the drive to any computer through the USB port when they arrive at their destination, the company said.
Verbatim offers its Store 'n' Go drives for cost-effective storage with password security, the company said. These drives are designed for anyone requiring portable mass storage, it added. With the easy-to-use devices, users gain a whole new range of mobility options, Verbatim added. Students can use the drive to transfer files from school libraries to their home PC, it added. Families with two or more home computers can use the drive to move files from one computer to another, instead of setting up a network, the company said.
Verbatim Store 'n' Go drives can be used with Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MAC OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4.0 and also Microsoft Windows Vista, the company said. A Microsoft Vista compatible version of the security application will be available later this month, Verbatim added.
Verbatim’s Store 'n' Go Pro drives provide fast and innovative ways to store, share and transport large files or large numbers of files, the company said. With a maximum write speed of 14 MB/sec (megabytes-per-second) speed, which is over 90X in terms of CD speed rating, and a maximum read speed of 24 MB/sec, which is over 160X in comparison to CD, the Store ‘n’ Go Pro Drive provides high performance and security featuring 256-bit AES (advanced encryption standard) hardware data encryption, Verbatim said.
The features offered by the Verbatim’s Store 'n' Go Pro drives provide users like digital photographers, graphic artists, IT professionals and MP3 enthusiasts, with a compelling storage solution, Verbatim said. In addition to including hardware data encryption and tamper-resistant password entry security, the Store 'n' Go Pro drives also feature V-Key File Synchronization Software that helps users manage data, and ensure that the most current information is updated between devices, the company said. Vista supported versions of V-safe and V-key will be available later this month, and 8 GB capacity is anticipated early first quarter, Verbatim added.
Verbatim’s Corporate Secure USB drives are based on the company’s Store ‘n’ Go Pro USB drives product line, Verbatim said. The Corporate Secure USB drives feature mandatory safeguards which protects all device content with a complex password, the company said. The hack-resistant feature locks down the device after 10 failed logon attempts, which protects the data from dictionary or brute force hack attempts, it added.
The mandatory security features of the new USB drives make them ideal for mass deployment by government agencies, corporations and private enterprises, especially those in medical, legal, research, administrative and financial fields which are faced with critical demands to protect confidential data, Verbatim said. More than a standalone solution to secure mobile data throughout the enterprise, Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB drives are also capable of being centrally managed by corporate IT department using mTrust security software from msystems Ltd., which is available separately, the company said. msystems was acquired by SanDisk Corp. in November last year. An 8 GB version of Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go Corporate Secure USB drive is planned for release in the first quarter, Verbatim added.
The Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB drives are stylish, ultra-sleek drives which allow consumers to carry ready-to-launch, smart software applications, like PC settings, files and personal preferences wherever they go, without always having to carry a laptop, or risk not having a needed application on a borrowed PC, Verbatim said. Users can quickly access their emails, applications, personal settings, bookmarks and favorites, folders and documents on any Windows XP or 2000 PC, the company said.
Verbatim ships its Store ‘n’ Go U3 Smart Drives with eight preloaded U3 applications, the company said. The hardware and software combine to provide a solution for consumers ranging from business users and professionals to students and families who share a computer, Verbatim said. Capacities of 8 GB and an updated U3 Launchpad for Windows Vista are expected in the first quarter of this year, the company added.
Verbatim’s new Store ‘n’ Go 12 GB USB Drive is convenient to carry just like a USB flash drive, but the drive offers a much larger storage capacity, Verbatim said. The ultra-light, business card-sized drive meets the needs of people who want to carry volumes of data, music, photo or video multimedia files with them for sharing or for transfer from one system or location to another, the company said. The drive comes pre-loaded with Mobile Launchpad for easy, drag and drop access to applications and e-mail, as well as stored files and folders, it added.
The new Store ‘n’ Go 12 GB USB Drive is fully compatible with Windows 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, CE 3.0 and higher, Mac OS 9X and higher, Linux 2.40 and higher systems, Verbatim said. The Mobile Launchpad is compatible with 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP and higher systems, the company said.
The complete line of Store ‘n’ Go USB Drives are available through retailers, Internet resellers and distributors with street prices starting at US$ 19.95, Verbatim said. Verbatim’s new 12 GB Store ‘n’ Go USB Drives will be available this month with a street price of approximately US$ 179, it added.
