Transcend launches new ultra-portable StoreJet 18M HDD in India

New Delhi, July 14, 2009 – Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, has announced the availability of the StoreJet 18M, a new addition to its successful line of StoreJet Portable Hard Drives in India. Based on the design of Transcend’s ever-popular StoreJet 25M-winner of both the red dot design award and the Good Design award-the StoreJet 18M mini portable hard drive offers good looks and industry-leading shockproof features in an all-new compact portable size.

Mr. Austin Huang, Regional Head – Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “With the launch of StoreJet 18M, Transcend has once again raised the bar set by Transcend’s StoreJet line of portable HDDs. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the enhanced portability of the new StoreJet 18M because of its small size and the peace of mind that comes with the thought of having your data securely stored in a reliable Transcend HDD.”

Similar in size and weight to a deck of playing cards, Transcend’s 1.8″ hard drive-equipped StoreJet 18M has a convenient shape and is clad in a sporty two-tone contrast color scheme. With a rugged design that caters to the demanding requirements of portable storage users, the StoreJet 18M features an advanced dual-stage shock-protection system that incorporates internal suspension technology with an extra-durable, vibration/impact-dampening silicone outer shell.

The StoreJet 18M fully meets rigorous U.S. military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F 516.5-Transit Drop) and offers excellent protection against both vibration and impact damage, literally making it one of the most robust portable hard drives available. The StoreJet 18M is rounded and smooth, with a silicone exterior finish that not only provides pleasant tactile feel, but also helps prevent damage from accidental slips or falls.

Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specifications, Transcend’s StoreJet 18M mini portable hard drive features a convenient “OneTouch” auto-backup button that lets users instantly backup and synchronize data with their notebook or desktop PC. Now available with a large 120GB storage capacity, the StoreJet 18M combines rugged anti-shock construction with an attractive miniature design, making it a definite “must-have” product that satisfies the portable storage needs of modern consumers worldwide.

Features
Built-in 1.8″ mini-size hard drive
Clad in an attractive two-tone contrast color scheme
Extra-rugged shockproof / slip-resistant design
Meet U.S. military drop-test standards
OneTouch Auto-Backup function
LED indicates power status and data transfer activity
Plug and Play USB 2.0 interface
Hi-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mb/s
USB powered, no external power or battery needed
Includes Transcend’s StoreJet elite software pack
To protect against data loss or damage from accidental slips or falls, the StoreJet 18 Mobile meets the U.S.military drop-test standards MIL-STD-810F 516.5 with advanced two-stage anti-shock technology, literally making it one of the safest places to keep your data.
Ultra-Portability

Product Specifications
Size: 98.7mm×65.7mm×17.45mm
Op. Voltage: USB DC 5V
Op. Temperature: 5°C(41°F) to 55°C(131°F)
Storage Media: 1.8″ ZIF PATA HDD
Weight: 120g
Certificates: CE, FCC ClassB, BSMI
RPM: 4200
Buffer: 8MB
Interface: USB 2.0

· Warranty: 2 years
· Availability:
v Redington: 91-9381924185, 91-44-32467705
v Supertron: 91-33-2213-1221/23
v Mediaman: 91-22-23823100/3200
v Luminous Technologies: 91-44-42147455

· Pricing (MRP): Rs 6600/-

About Transcend
Transcend is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of memory products and peripherals. Established in 1988, Transcend offers a full line of standard and proprietary memory modules, USB flash drives and portable hard drives, solid-state disks, MP3 players, flash memory cards, card readers, and multimedia products. Transcend has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China, and has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, and China. For more information, please visit www.transcendusa.com.

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Rohin Khanna, Neha Kaushik
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