No Matter Your Digital Storage Need, Imation Has a Flash Drive for You
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Company premieres new Pivot Flash Drive, Clip Flash Drive and Customized Flash Wristbands at MobileFocus
LAS VEGAS, April 5 -- Need instant access to your information? Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) has the solution. Highlighted by a diverse portfolio of flash drives, Imation continues to improve the process of sharing, carrying and storing digital files. These products are on display at this year's MobileFocus event, prior to CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2006, on Wednesday, April 5, in Las Vegas.
"Imation continues providing innovative and trusted data storage products that meet the growing and changing needs of our customers," said Tom Lally, U.S. executive director of sales and marketing, Imation. "Imation's flash offerings, for example, provide a wide range of options for security, productivity and portability in various capacities, sizes and colors. Whether you're a student looking for a low-capacity, cool-colored flash drive to wear on your wrist or a busy professional who needs a high-capacity, sleek-looking flash drive to encrypt your confidential files, Imation has a drive for you."
Portable Data Storage -- In a Flash
Style, substance and security come together in Imation's new Pivot Flash Drive. A versatile work tool for today's on-the-go business professional, the Pivot Flash Drive features an innovative design with a reinforced ring that can easily become a functional part of a busy work life. Set in a tough rubberized casing, the new drive offers enhanced durability to protect important files and applications from damage. Plus, easy-to-use, security software with 128-bit AES encryption and password protection make the drive a convenient way to protect sensitive data. The Pivot Flash Drive is available in capacities ranging from 256MB to 4GB.
The Imation Clip USB 2.0 Flash Drive is safely encased in a tough rubberized shell and attaches to shoulder bags, belt loops or key chains with a unique reinforced carabiner for trusted portability. It is ready to go wherever and whenever it is needed and comes in capacities ranging from 256MB to 2GB. Broadly compatible and password protected, the Clip Flash Drive is currently available in "business black" at authorized Imation distributors. "Backpack blue" and "on-the-go orange" colors will be available at Target stores in late April.
For easy portability -- and now, personality -- Imation introduces Customized Flash Wristbands, available with an individualized logo, special color and even pre-loaded digital files. The Customized Flash Wristbands are an ideal tool for marketing a company, promoting school spirit or as gifts to employees who are frequently on the go. The Flash Wristband, consisting of a rubber molding shell and locking band, fits around wrists or shoulder bags while protecting valuable files from damage. Customized versions are available in eight standard colors and in capacities ranging from 32MB to 1GB. For more information about the Customized Flash Wristband program, go to www.imation.com/flash . The standard 256MB Imation Flash Wristband is also available in blue or black colors at Target stores nationwide.
The compact Imation Swivel Pro Flash Drive features a sophisticated, lightweight design, including a "one step" never-lose swivel cap to protect valuable files, an asymmetrical shape for easy USB port connectivity and an enhanced, blue LED light signaling data transfer. For security purposes, optional software is available to store files in separate public or private areas using password protection. Available in 128MB to 4GB capacities with a quick-release lanyard, the Imation Swivel Pro makes sharing and transferring high-capacity files a snap for mobile professionals.
For more information on Imation's full line of flash products and for help deciding which Imation flash drive is right for you, go to www.imation.com/flash .
Imation Micro Hard Drives -- Durable by Design
Featuring a unique, rugged padlock design, the high capacity Imation Micro Hard Drive has an integrated, flexible USB connector that locks directly into the drive and easily attaches to a belt loop, briefcase or key chain for convenience. The drive's 128-bit encryption, synchronization software and compatibility with PC, Mac and Linux operating systems, make the Imation Micro Hard Drive the simple solution for desktop backup. Encompassing the 2005 Guinness World Records(TM) book smallest hard disk drive, the Imation Micro Hard Drive stores up to 4GB of data, including presentations, images and graphics. To learn more, visit www.imation.com/microharddrive .
Imation's Recordable Optical Excellence Not an Illusion
In conjunction with drive availability, Imation will be introducing Blu- ray and HD DVD recordable optical media formats in 2006, allowing for three to 10 times the capacity of a standard 4.7GB DVD disc. The available formats are expected to include BDR (recordable) and BD-RE (rewritable) 25GB single layer and 50GB double layer Blu-ray formats as well as HD DVD-R (write once) and HD DVD-RW (re-recordable) 15GB single layer and 30GB double layer HD DVD formats.
Imation's Inkjet Printable Discs with AquaGuard(TM) surface, the world's first water-resistant inkjet printable media, feature a proprietary surface that utilizes nanoparticle technology to grip and hold ink, safeguarding discs from smearing and color bleed when exposed to water or humidity. The media provides a cost-effective upgrade for large duplicators or even small businesses that demand a higher quality end product, and is compatible with all models of leading inkjet-based disc duplication and printing equipment from Primera as well as disc printable systems from Canon, Condre and Epson. To learn more, visit www.imation.com/aquaguard .
Imation CDs and DVDs with ForceField(TM) scratch-resistant coating protect photos, videos and other digital creations from the rigors of everyday life. It provides an extra layer of defense against everyday use, including scratches, smudges, dust and debris. Imation discs with ForceField protection deliver quality, durability and reassurance beyond standard uncoated discs for those more valuable files. For more information, check out www.imation.com/forcefield .
Disc Carousel Stacks High Above the Rest
The Imation Disc Stakka(TM) CD & DVD Manager is an automated carousel that stores, protects and retrieves CDs and DVDs. One unit holds up to 100 discs and can be stacked five-high, in effect, creating a capacity of 500 discs without requiring a lot of extra cabling or desk space. Equipped with OpdiTracker(TM) content management software, the Disc Stakka CD & DVD Manager searches stored discs by title, keyword, directory or file name, then quickly ejects the disc to be put in a computer or taken with you. For additional information, visit www.imation.com/products/disc_stakka .
About Imation
Imation Corp is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic, recordable optical, and flash removable data storage. Additional information about Imation is available on the company's Web site at www.imation.com/ or by calling 1-888-466-3456.
AquaGuard, ForceField, Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Disc Stakka and OpdiTracker are trademarks of Opdicom Pty Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Mary Rawlings-Taylor of Imation Corp, +1-651-704-6796, or mjrawlings-taylor@imation.com ; or Amy Bear Smith of Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., +1-612-573-3194, or bearsmia@fleishman.com
