Der Speicherspezialist Apacer hat mit dem Mega Steno AM401 einen 4-Slot-Cardreader im USB-Stick-Format herausgebracht. Unterstützt werden alle wichtigen Speicherkarten wie SG, MMC, Memory Stick – es fehlt aber Compact Flash. Dank USB 2.0 soll der Stick Übertragungsraten von bis zu 19,1 MB/s (lesen) und 8,3 MB/s (schreiben) erlauben. Wann der Stick auf den deutschen Markt kommt, steht noch nicht fest.

 

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Apacer Technology Inc., a global leader in memory modules and digital storage, introduces the smallest 4-slot card reader – the Mega Steno AM401. The AM401 has four card slots that support the most popular flash card formats and includes a USB 2.0 interface for computer. The high speed performance reaches reading: 19.1MB/ Sec and writing: 8.3MB/ Sec maximum speeds. In addition to the ultra mini size and outstanding speed performance, the AM401 is attractively designed with an elegant blue color in a pearly shine finish. With the built-in USB 2.0 high speed connector, the AM401 offers easy data transfer, flexibility, and convenience for users of flash memory cards and the multiple formats used in today’s PCs, personal digital assistants, digital cameras, music players, mobile phones, and other portable devices.

Today’s digital lifestyle is made possible by devices that rely on flash memory cards in many shapes and sizes. The AM401 has four slots that support all the most popular flash cards, such as Memory Stick™ series, SD, SDHC, and the MMC series. It also supports the smallest mobile phone flash cards such as miniSDHC, microSDHC, and M2 without the need of adapters. With plug-and-play ease of use, the AM401 is directly powered from the built-in USB connector and has an LED indicator that clearly shows transfer status. Just insert the flash card from your digital device into the appropriate slot in the AM401 and you will enjoy quick and hassle-free data transfer to and from the flash card.

The Mega Steno AM401 has dimensions of 78 x 23 x 13 mm and weighs only 17g – compact and ready to be taken with you wherever you go. Supported operating systems include Windows 98/ME/2000/ XP/Vista, Mac OS X10.3 or later. The AM401 excels in portability and performance – the perfect companion for all of your digital devices.