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Why Memory Stick?
Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portability of digital data. The
Memory Stick is the resulting medium, through which digital devices can be instantly connected. With it,
you can download data from any compatible device, then transfer it to another in a single and instant
transfer.
The main advantages of the Memory Stick are its:
Compactness: with dimensions of just 21.5 mm (W) x 2.8 mm (H) x 50 mm (D), compatible products can
also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design.
Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk.
Security: its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure.
Versatility: memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB (the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks).
Reliability: by way of protecting the hardware and its contents, the number of terminals is reduced to
only 10 pins. This, and the overall robust structure of the stick, gives it a longer lifespan than other
storage devices.
Durability: the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times.
Forward compatibility: the Memory Stick's current format is designed to be compatible with future
products and higher capacity Memory Sticks.
The future of Memory Stick
Memory Stick's potential is virtually unlimited, with the number of compatible products increasing
rapidly in both personal and professional spheres.
The introduction of the 256 MB and 512 MB Memory Stick is anticipated in 2002, and a 1 gigabyte
capacity Memory Stick is expected in 2003. Additionally, the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick
will be increased to accommodate the increasing capacity. By the end of 2002, Memory Stick's transfer
speed will be increased by eight times to a maximum of 20MB/sec.