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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY / JUNE 02, 2003: VOL. 2 NO. 22
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Breaking News - Storage:
Gateway's Tiny USB Flash Drive Fits In A Purse Or Pocket
Delivering on its branded integrator strategy with a new line of peripherals,
Gateway Inc has announced five branded compact USB flash drives. Ranging from
16MB to 256MB, these Gateway-branded USB flash drives are ideal for storing
everything from business documents and presentations to personal files and
photos.
Weighing just four ounces, the drive is so small it can be tucked into a purse
or pocket, or even put on a key chain. It's also "plug and play," so it works
right out of the box without requiring additional hardware or software. And
the form factor makes it more convenient and durable for travel than disk-
based storage media like CDs and floppies.
"USB drives have become ubiquitous on PCs and projectors, and Gateway's new
flash drive puts them to good use by offering a flexible storage option," said
Steve Goldstein, general manager of Gateway's Software and Peripherals Product
Group. "It's a cool, compact and affordable way to store data, share photos or
take presentations on a business trip."
The Gateway USB flash drive measures just 2.76 x .75 x .39 inches. It runs on
both Windows and Mac operating systems, so customers can share files with
others regardless of platform. Offering various storage sizes from 16MB to
256MB, the largest flash drive can store dozens of PowerPoint presentations or
a portable photo album with up to 250 images. The Gateway USB flash drive
comes with a 90-day limited warranty and is available at Gateway stores
nationwide today with prices starting at just $20.
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