Memory Key offers small form factor.
Press Release Summary:
USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key, a 128 MB flash storage device, enables sharing data between any notebook or desktop system with functional USB 1.1 or 2.0 port. Memory key is thumb-sized, lightweight, and requires no software driver. Partitioning software divides available software into protected and public areas, and write protection prevents accidental overwriting of data.
Original Press Release:
IBM USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key - 128 MB®
At a glance
The new IBM USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key - 128 MB1 is a thumb-size, lightweight, USB flash memory storage device that lets you easily share data between notebook and desktop systems with a functional USB port.
Benefits include:
· Very small form factor
· Innovative design with translucent body, pouch carrying case, pocket clip, and lanyard included for convenient transport
· Boot-enabled when used with ThinkPad® and ThinkCentre® systems with boot-from-USB enabled in system bios
· Security software² for password protection of private and
confidential data
· Partitioning software² to divide the available storage into
protected and public areas
· New GUI² for improved ease-of-use
· Software write protection to prevent data from being
accidentally overwritten
For technical support:
· Call the IBM Support Center 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or
· Request technical information via the Personal Computing
Division Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
The IBM USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Key - 128 MB flash storage device enables you to share data between any notebook or desktop system with a functional USB 1.1 or 2.0 port, without the need for a diskette drive. The storage capacity can be used for your text, presentations, spreadsheets, multimedia files, or other storage needs. This memory key is plug-and-play ready and does not require any software drivers for operation. You can conveniently carry this memory key in your pocket, on a belt loop, keychain, or lanyard.
Key prerequisites
An available USB port.
Planned availability date
April 16, 2004
1 MB = 1 million bytes when referring to storage capacity; accessible capacity may be less.
2 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply.
