Milpitas, CA — (press release excerpt) — ei Corporation has announced the “Q” drive, a tiny USB device that makes data storage both mobile and wearable. Approximately the size of a key, the tiny Flash memory drive is initially being offered with support software for Windows, but Linux support will follow shortly. Storage capacities range from 16MB to 128MB.

The Q drive plugs directly into a standard USB port connector — no data or power cables, or any other interface attachments, are required. Once installed, Q emulates a normal system disk drive and should therefore functions transparently in virtually any application. Because Q is a Flash memory storage device, it is less sensitive to shock or damage than a hard or floppy drive.

Yong Thye Lin, CEO of ei Corporation, commented that “[as] a USB-enabled storage device, Q will open future storage capability to new heights in accessing data virtually anywhere.”

ei Corporation plans to begin shipments of the Q drive by Q4 2000. Initial capacities will be 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB with list prices starting at $70. A device installation disk is included with the Q drive.

 
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