Super Talent Launches Tiny 8GB USB Flash Drive

by Marco Chiappetta — Monday, April 07, 2008, 01:45 PM EDT

Super Talent Launches World’s Smallest 8GB USB Drive

San Jose, California – April 7, 2008 -- Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced three new 8GB USB Flash drives, including the world’s smallest 8GB drive.

These new drives include: PICO-A, with a swivel lid; the retractable PICO-B; and ultra small PICO-C. Super Talent’s patented PICO series USB drives are manufactured using chip-on-board (COB) technology, which enables up to 8GB of Flash storage to fit into an incredibly minute case. PICO-C drives weigh less than a nickel (about 4.7 grams) and measure only 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm.

Part Number	Description
STU8GPAS	8GB PICO-A, 200X, Chrome Swivel Lid, Water Resistant
STU8GPBS	8GB PICO-B, 200X, Chrome, Retractable
STU8GPCS	8GB PICO-C, 200X, Chrome, Water Resistant, Rugged, Ultra Small

PICO series drives are shock resistant, storing data securely even under adverse conditions. They also support read speeds upwards of 30MB/sec (200X) for lightning fast access to files. Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James explained, “These 8GB PICO drives have redefined mobile storage, combining new levels of speed, elegance and durability into the world’s smallest pen drive”.

All Super Talent USB drives are backed with a lifetime warranty. All three 8GB PICO drives are available from eWiz.com today for under $35.

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Marco Chiappetta

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