Sanho Electroniced introduced their HyperDrive memory card backup devices at 2006 International CES. Both HyperDrive HD80 and HyperDrive Mini are the world’s fastest and most powerful memory card backup devices, they can backup your memory card with 16MB/s, that’s as much as 1GB under 2 mins. Both of them accept 8 kinds of memory cards (CF Type I/II, MD, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, and xD) without need for additional adaptors.
The HyperDrive HD80 comes in few versions with different capacity: casing only ($149), 40 GB ($199), 60GB ($239), 80GB ($269), and 100GB ($299).
Specifications for HyperDrive HD80:
- World’s longest battery performance (Transfer 80GB of data on a single battery charge)
- Advanced 24-bit hardware based ECC copy verification
- Uses 4 pcs of AA size battery
- Intelligent fast battery charger (Charge 4 pcs 2500mAh NiMH AA in 3 hours approx.)
- Dedicated power supply (max 800mA) for unsurpassed compatibility with high current draw memory cards like MicroDrive (currently requiring 400mA)
- Dual power regulators ensures regulated voltage to HDD and internal circuitry
- Supports miniSD, RS-MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, TransFlash via additional adaptors
- Supports FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 memory cards
- In-built HDD format function (no need for computers)
- Firmware upgrades via memory card (no need for computers)
- Aluminium casing
- Button-less exterior, all slots & controls concealed by protective dust covers, prevents dust, hard knocks and accidental usage
- Metal hinged dust covers
- Reinforced battery slot cover
- Strong LCD window made of 0.5mm Polyester Carbon
- Multi-function jog dial button now handles all the necessary operations of the unit
Other than having the world’s fastest transfer speed as a memory card backup device, HyperDrive Mini is also the world’s smallest and lightest memory card backup device. It is powered by a high capacity Li-Ion battery which allows over 30GB backups without recharging. While not backing up data, you can also listen to your favorite musics on the built-in MP3/WMA player.
Via: Gizmodo
Links: HyperDrive HD80 Product Page
