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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.