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U.S. Handspring Users Now Have Access to Unlimited Removable Memory
Portable Innovation Technology Launches MemPlug Springboard Module
Leveraging SmartMedia Cards for Unlimited Storage
June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Portable Innovation Technology, Ltd.
(PIT), provider of high value add-on accessories for handheld computing, today
announced the availability in the United States of the MemPlug(TM)
SmartMedia(TM) Adaptor. The MemPlug is a Springboard(TM) module for the
HandSpring(TM) Visor(TM) that provides unlimited storage using SmartMedia
cards. It will be sold throughout the United States in major retail stores at
a suggested price of U.S. $49.95.
PIT's MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor is the first and only product that allows Handspring Visor users to leverage standard SmartMedia cards for removable storage. The product comes with six software applications enabling the user to view documents, images and video, and backup and manage files while they are on the go. The MemPlug works with the Handspring Springboard expansion slot so that the module applications automatically self-install once inserted. "Users of handheld devices often have a need for additional memory, particularly to accommodate large files such as e-books, images and video," said Patrick Lin, director, Portable Innovation Technology. "PIT is the first company to address this issue by providing Handspring Visor users a solution that has flexible and scalable file storage, internal RAM backup and multimedia capabilities at an affordable price." "People use their handhelds for a wide variety of functions, including memory intensive ones such as maintaining a large database of customers or capturing images or videos," said Ed Colligan, senior vice president of sales and marketing, HandSpring. "The MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor provides an ideal solution for users of the Handspring Visor, who now have access to virtually unlimited storage for their device." MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor The MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor Springboard module includes five self-installing applications and registered gMovie Maker software:
In addition, CspotRun, which enables direct viewing of documents stored on the SmartMedia card, is a free software that can be downloaded to the MemPlug at www.memplug.com. The built-in applications and software drivers are Flash updateable. "PIT has ensured that the latest features of any bundled software are easily available to MemPlug owners," said Lin. The SmartMedia card is the most popular removable memory standard with an installed base of more than 25 million worldwide. It is one of the lowest cost (dollar per MB) flash memory cards available today. SmartMedia cards are widely used in handheld devices such as digital cameras and MP3 players with capacities up to 128MB. About Portable Innovation Technology, Ltd. Portable Innovation Technology, Ltd. (PIT) is a leading provider of affordable, quality add-on accessories for handheld computing devices. The Company was founded in October 2000. The founders have more than 15 years of experience in handheld computing product development. The Company's first product, the MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor Springboard module for Handspring Visor provides easy access to unlimited storage on SmartMedia cards. PIT is privately funded. For more information, please visit www.portableinnovation.com. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here SOURCE Portable Innovation Technology, Ltd. [] 
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