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Why Memory Stick™?
Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portability of digital data. The Memory Stick
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is the resulting medium, through which digital devices can be instantly connected. With it, you can download data
from any compatible device, then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer.
from any compatible device, then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer.
The main advantages of the Memory Stick
™
are its:
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Compactness: with dimensions of just 21.5 mm (W) x 2.8 mm (H) x 50 mm (D), compatible products can also be
small, lightweight and attractive in their design.
small, lightweight and attractive in their design.
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Capacity: its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk.
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Security: its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure.
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Versatility: memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB (the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks).
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Reliability: by way of protecting the hardware and its contents, the number of terminals is reduced to only 10
pins. This, and the overall robust structure of the stick, gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices.
pins. This, and the overall robust structure of the stick, gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices.
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Durability: the same Memory Stick
™
can be used thousands of times.
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Forward compatibility: the Memory Stick's
™
current format is designed to be compatible with future products
and higher capacity Memory Sticks
™
.
The future of Memory Stick™
Memory Stick's™ potential is virtually unlimited, with the number of compatible products increasing rapidly in both
personal and professional spheres.
personal and professional spheres.
The introduction of the 256 MB and 512 MB Memory Stick™ is anticipated in 2002, and a 1 gigabyte capacity Memory
Stick™ is expected in 2003. Additionally, the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick™ will be increased to
accommodate the increasing capacity. By the end of 2002, Memory Stick's™ transfer speed will be increased by eight
times to a maximum of 20MB/sec.
Stick™ is expected in 2003. Additionally, the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick™ will be increased to
accommodate the increasing capacity. By the end of 2002, Memory Stick's™ transfer speed will be increased by eight
times to a maximum of 20MB/sec.