Sanyo announce iDstorage device |
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Sanyo Japan has today announced its IDS-M1 portable storage device. This unit is capable of transferring the contents of Compact Flash (Type I or II) or SmartMedia cards onto 730 MB iD Magneto-Optical storage discs (or visa versa). It has both USB (1.1) and Firewire (IEEE 1394) connectivity for computer transfer of data. Expected price is 55,000 YEN (approx. $500) and it should be available on October 19th (Japan).
Sanyo iDstorage IDS-M1 specifications
| Recording media | 730 MB iD PHOTO disk |
| Card slots | Compact Flash (Type I or II - Microdrive
supported) SmartMedia |
| File system compatibility | DCF compatible file system (digital camera standard) |
| Buffer | 6 MB |
| Connectivity | USB 1.1 IEEE 1394 (Firewire) |
| Power | 4 x AA batteries (NiMH recommended) AC adapter (supplied) |
| Bus power | Only IEEE 1394 with a 6-pin host |
| Included accessories | CD-ROM, USB cable, AC adapter, iD PHOTO disk, 4 x AA batteries, case, card slot cap, manual |
| O/S support | Windows Me, Windows 98 SE, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.0.4 |
| Dimensions | 155 x 30 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 260 g |
| Availability | October 19th (Japan) |
| Price | 55,000 YEN (approx. US$ 500) |
From:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0109/01091803sanyoidstorage.asp
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