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Press
Release: April 17, 2006
| Plextor
Introduces Portable Hard Drives
For On-The-Go Data Storage
Silicon Jacket Bumper
Makes Drives Shock Proof
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FREMONT,
Calif. – April 17, 2006
- Plextor® Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer
of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced
the immediate availability of the PX-SP family of shock
proof, portable hard disk drives (HDD). The external drives
are available in two capacities – 80 GB (PX-SP08U)
and 120 GB (PX-SP12U). Measuring just 3.33 x 0.74 x 5.51
inches (W/H/D) and weighing less than 8 ounces, these
highly portable drive enable users to carry their data
with them anywhere, anytime.
PX-SP
Series come with a specially designed silicon jacket
bumper that helps prevent the unit from crashing if
it is accidentally dropped. Compatible with both Microsoft®
Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® personal
computers, the PX-SP features a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
interface for a maximum data transmission speed of 480
Mbps. Plextor’s retail package comes with everything
a user needs to get started, including a portable external
hard drive, silicon jacket bumper, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
cable, and quick start guide.
“Plextor
is rapidly expanding its data storage product line to
include innovative devices such as the new PX-SP shock
proof portable hard drives,” said Michael Arbisi,
Vice President, Channel Sales for Plextor. “Our
goal is to give customers a wide range of options for
dependably and securely storing their valuable data,
whether at home or at the office. Like all Plextor products,
the PX-SP Series drives are designed and manufactured
to the highest levels of quality and reliability”
Pricing
and Availability
Plextor PX-SP series drives will ship to distributors
in North and South America in May 2006. The PX-SP08U,
with 80 GB capacity, has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP) of $169. The PX-SP12U, with 120 GB capacity,
has a MSRP of $260.00. All retail packages include two-year
full parts and labor warranty and unlimited toll-free
technical support.
About
Plextor
Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer
of high-performance digital media equipment for professionals,
consumers, and enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley
since 1990, Plextor has introduced generations of award-winning
products, including digital video converters and CD-R/RW,
DVD±R/RW optical disk drives, and Network Attached
Storage products. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano
Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced
technology hardware and precision electronic equipment
headquartered in Japan. Shinano Kenshi is best known for
its expertise in manufacturing motors. Contact Plextor
at www.plextor.com.
PlexWriter
is a trademark of Plextor Corp. All other trademarks,
trade names, registered trademarks, or registered trade
names are the property of their respective holders.
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the Roxio tagline, PhotoSuite, Easy CD & DVD Creator and
Easy CD Creator are either trademarks or registered trademarks
of Roxio, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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