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ADS Tech's
new Dual Link USB 2.0 and FireWire Combo Pyro HDD kits Simplifies Video
Capture and Storage
NAB Show Booth #SL2262, LAS VEGAS
April 2, 2003, 1:00
AM PT
ADS
Tech (www.adstech.com), a leader in consumer video solutions, today
launched the Dual Link product line for PC’s and Mac’s at
the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show. In response to
the growing popularity of digital video editing and resulting need for
data storage, ADS Tech has designed Dual Link products to combine and
simplify USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity. Dual Link offers high speed
performance and Plug and Play ease of use for both USB 2.0 and FireWire
video devices and storage solutions.
Dual-Link
Drive Kit (PC & Mac)
ADS Tech’s newest hardware device, Dual-Link Drive Kit, is designed
to allow users to easily add external FireWire or USB 2.0 drives to
their existing desktop systems. The kit is perfiect for adding multi-gig
storage capacity to a system (via hard drive addition) or equally ideal
for turning a CD or DVD drive into a portable, self-contained unit.
Users simply plug their drive into the sleek smoke and gray casing,
and the drive mounts automatically. Super fast and reliable, the drive
kit provides two 400- Mbps/sec FireWire ports and one 480- Mbps/sec
USB 2.0 port – each offering sustained data transfer rates of
up to 35- Mbps/sec. The kit also includes a pop-out front bezel to cover
a hard drive or it can be removed for CD/DVD drive installation. For
added reliability, the unit is externally powered with both a five-
and 12-volt power supply. In addition, the product includes a lighted
rear power toggle switch and a hard drive activity light so that users
can quickly determine drive access. For security, the Dual-Link Drive
Kit
offers advanced micro-slot
protection to keep the drive from walking away and is compatible with
both Anchor Pad and Kensington Locks. The product supports Windows 98,
98SE, Me, 2000 and XP (no 1394 support for Win 98). The unit is also Mac
compatible, supporting MAC OS 9.x and OS X (all versions) and includes
SpeedTools Utilities for Mac from INTECH Software. The Dual-Link Drive
Kit ships in April at an estimated street price (ESP) of $99.
Dual-Link
PCI Card (for PC & Mac desktops)
For desktop users who wish to bring their systems current with the latest
in high-speed connectivity, ADS Tech introduces the Dual-Link PCI Card.
This card, when added to a computer, gives users the flexibility and convenience
of three USB 2.0 ports and two FireWire ports. With these high-speed interfaces,
users can easily connect to the latest high-bandwidth devices such as
hard drives, CD/DVD burners, DV camcorders and other video capture devices.
With data transfer rates of up to 480-Mbps (USB 2.0) and 400-Mbps (fireWire)
this card allows user to benefit from up to 127 daisy-chained USB 2.0
devices and up to 63 daisy-chained FireWire devices. The card also includes
Ulead’s VideoStudio 6 SE software for powerful video capture and
editing. The Dual-Link PCI Card begins shipping immediately and will be
offered for and ESP of $99.
Dual-Link
Cardbus (for PC & MAC laptops)
Similar to be Dual-Link PCI Card (above), the Dual-Link Cardbus is designed
expressly for the mobile road warrior and allows this user group to take
advantage of the latest in high-speed connectivity – even on the
go. With many power laptop users now taking their work and hobbies on
the road, this cardbus is the perfect way to get the fastest speeds from
a laptop. With two high-speed USB 2.0 Plug and Play ports (one USB 2.0
powered and one non-power) and one high-speed FireWire Plug and Play port,
laptop users no longer have to feel left behind when it comes to accessing
their high-bandwidth peripherals. The cardbus also ships with Ulead’s
VideoStudio 6.0 for powerful video editing. The Dual-Link Cardbus is now
available at and ESP of $99.
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