Iomega debuts 2GB Mini USB 2.0 flash drive
updated 12:40 pm EST, Wed March 2, 2005
2GB USB 2.0 flash drive
today added a two-gigabyte model to its line of high-performance USB 2.0-enabled flash drives. According to Iomega, the Mini 2GB USB 2.0 flash drive can store 38 hours of music, 8,000 photos, or 3 hours of high-quality video. The new Mini includes Security Lock software for protecting sensitive data. It also features Iomega Active Disk technology, which enables portable applications to launch and run from the drive without installation on the host PC. Iomega’s Mini USB 2.0 Drive weighs only 0.8 ounce (21.6 grams) and requires no cables, power adaptors or batteries. A USB 2.0 interface provides performance of up to 17 MB/sec read and 14 MB/sec write speeds. A clear viewing window on the side of the drive lets users label and personalize the contents with pictures, company logos, or file names. It is available now for $250.





