IBM to Introduce 1GB Hard Drive for Handhelds

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NEWS FLASH 2000 - 21 (June 2000)
(Updated on June 27, 2000)

TECHNOLOGY

IBM to Introduce 1GB Hard Drive for Handhelds

IBM launched its third generation Microdrive -- the 1GB Microdrive – which triples the capacity of its earlier 340MB and 512MB Microdrives.

The 1GB Microdrive

Weighs less than an ounce and is smaller than a matchbox
Brings high-capacity data storage, for example, 1,000 high resolution photographs, a thousand 200 page novels or 18 hours of high-quality digital audio music
Brings enhanced data storage to

Digital cameras
Handheld PCs
PDA’s
Portable music players and video cameras

Serves as data exchange accessory to

Notebooks
Desktops
Printers

Fits into industry standards CF+ Type II slot and can be paired with PC Card (PCMCIA) adapter for use with notebooks or USB readers
Is affordability price at $499

IBM will ship the 1GB Microdrive to OEMs in July with retail shipments scheduled for September. We, more than likely, can look forward to compatible devices from Acer, Casio Computers; the IBM Personal Computer Systems Group; Eastman Kodak Company; Fuji Photo Film; Hewlett-Packard; i2Go; Minolta; Nokia; Psion; RICOH, and Sanyo.

For more information: http://www.storage.ibm.com/press/hdd/micro/20000620.htm

Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: Handhelds are gradually gaining the hard disk they do need. A good technology development.

Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures.

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