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Edge Tech Corp's logo. Click here to visit the Edge Tech Corp. website! New USB drive includes flash-card reader
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(Monday, July 25, 2005 - 14:35 EDT)

A press release from Edge Tech Corp. announces its new DiskGO! portable hard drive, which features a built-in USB 2.0 hub and a flash card reader compatible with six common card formats.

With a product name that's confusingly similar to X-Micro's "Mini DisGo" that we covered a few days ago, the Edge Tech DiskGO! is a portable storage device that should offer good capacity and speed, but requires a computer to access the data. The card reader portion of the device unfortunately doesn't allow you to copy data directly from your flash cards to the hard drive. Instead, you must have the DiskGO! connected to your computer, where the flash card and hard drive will show up as separate drives that you can then copy files between.

Still, if you're in the market for a portable hard drive and don't really need to copy images directly from flash cards to the drive when you're out in the field, the flash card slots in the DiskGO! could prove useful and save an extra peripheral sitting on your desk. Prices vary from $155 for an 80GB DiskGO! through to $440 for a 400GB version. The card reader accepts CompactFlash Type-I and Type-II including Microdrives, as well as Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro cards.

Edge Tech Corp.'s DiskGO! drive. Courtesy of Edge Tech Corp., with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!

Original Source Press Release:

EDGE Tech Corp Announces New Multifunctional Portable Storage Product Just in Time for Back to School

The DiskGO! 3.5" Portable Hard Drive with Multi Card Reader and USB 2.0 Hub shipping immediately.

DALLAS, TX - July 22, 2005 -
EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced today an addition to its portable storage category - the DiskGO!™ 3.5" Portable Hard Drive with Multi Card Reader & USB 2.0 Hub.

"We are committed to expanding our storage category to include an extensive offering of multi-use devices," stated Jeff Thompson, CEO & President of EDGE. "We are very excited to release this product in time for students headed back to school. They can certainly take advantage of the extra work space the 3-in-1 product provides as well as its extreme portability," Thompson added.

The DiskGO! 3.5" Portable Hard Drive with Multi Card Reader & USB 2.0 Hub is a fast, convenient way to backup and store important documents, digital photos and songs. It's the ultimate 3-in-1 storage solution for users of multiple types of flash cards for digital cameras, music players, and other digital devices.

In addition to its portable storage and multi card reader functionalities, this external drive provides 2 additional Hi Speed USB 2.0 ports. With transfer rates up to 480Mbs, this drive can backup an entire notebook or desktop in just minutes.

"By adding multifunctional features to our storage products, we're doing more than making general product improvements; we're enhancing the digital lifestyle - our ultimate goal," stated Kandi Sigona, Vice President of Strategy and Development.

EDGE's complete line of storage products, along with its entire product portfolio, is available for purchase through the company's reseller partners nationwide including CDW, Insight, PC Connection, PC Mall, Zones, eCost.com, TechDepot (an Office Depot Company), Walmart.com, and Staples.com as well as through distribution at Tech Data, Ingram Micro and D & H Distributing. EDGE products are also available for purchase through the company's online store at www.edgetechcorp.com.

ABOUT EDGE TECH CORP:
EDGE Tech Corp was founded in 1986 and is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified company. EDGE Tech Corp is a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions. EDGE and DiskGO! by EDGE are trademarks of EDGE Tech Corp. For more information, visit the company's website at www.edgetechcorp.com.

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