Release Issued by PQI:

More Than Just a USB Flash Drive, Dual Functionality Offer Users with Versatility

Taipei, Taiwan – Using own patented Intelligent Stick technology – a winner of 2004 Taiwan Innovalue Logo award, PQI have released Intelligent Stick Pro 220 sporting a maximum read speed of 33MB/sec as a USB flash drive.

The Intelligent Stick Interface is a PQI patented technology that is in compliance with USB 2.0 / 1.1 specifications. Without the need for a card reader, it can be plugged directly into any USB port and because of its minute size, it can also be used as a flash card for devices with Intelligent Stick Interface port such as PQI's mTrix portable multimedia player (PMP).

Encased in a navy blue shell weighing in at 2.7grams, 2.8mm thin, its 512MB ~ 2GB capacity (will raise to 4GB in the near future) and transfer rate performance will serve users well along with Windows Vista's ReadyBoost technology. Included with every Intelligent Stick Pro 220 purchase is USB Notebook Professional - personal file management software. Capable of synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook, you can take your emails with you everywhere you go. A carrying caddy is also provided with every purchase for convenience and better protection.

Using USB Notebook Professional to management all your personal data and combine it with Windows Vista's ReadyBoost technology, Intelligent Stick Pro 220 is more than just a storage device. It can serve as a personal electronic diary and a catalyst to boost system performances. Given Intelligent Stick Pro 220's size, ultra fast transfer rates and dual functionality, it is the perfect gadget for people living in the digital world.

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