Sony HDPS-M1 40 GB portable photo storage |
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Sony Japan today announced their new portable storage device aimed squarely at 'high megapixel digital still camera'. The HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M1 has a 40 GB hard disk built-in, Memory Stick and Compact Flash slots, a Lithium-Ion battery, a one-button Copy function and USB 2.0 (high speed) connectivity. Clearly designed to be very easy to use the HDPS-M1 has no LCD display or video output capability, instead it is purely intended to be used as a backup / mass storage device for digital photographers. The compact HDPS-M1 measures just 135 x 92 mm (5.3 x 3.5 in) and is 30 mm (1.1 in) thick, it weighs just 300 g (10.6 oz) ready to use. It's expected to go on sale in Japan on 18th June at a price of 29,800 YEN (approx. $270).
Phil: No word yet on whether this will make it's way to the rest of the world but I for one wouldn't mind one in my back pack.
Sony HDPS-M1 specifications
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| Model | HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M1 |
| Recording medium | 2.5" 40 GB Hard Disk |
| Filesystem | FAT32 |
| Compatible storage media | • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Compact Flash Type I • Compact Flash Type II (inc. Microdrive) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (High-Speed / Full-Speed*) * When connected to non-USB 2.0 PC |
| Power supply | • Built-in Lithium-Ion battery • External AC adapter (supplied) |
| Charge time | Approx. 4 hours |
| Battery life | Approx. 60 minutes in use |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 30 mm (5.3 x 3.5 x 1.1 in) |
| Weight | 300 g (10.6 oz) |
| Available | 18th June - Japan |
| Price (exc. Tax) | 29,800 YEN (approx. $270) - Japan |
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From:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0405/04052504sonyhdpsm1.asp
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