A-DATA PD17, PD18, and PD19 Mini USB Flash Drives

Introduction:

    In the arena of PC storage devices, there have been many new technologies developed – from Memory Stick Pro to Mini SD. Even so, the most widely used is still the USB flash drive. Due to consumer trends, all of these storage devices are growing smaller in physical size while growing larger in storage capacity. A-DATA is one company in this system memory arena who has recently introduced several of this type of “mini” USB flash drive.

    These mini flash drives come from A-DATA’s “Nobility” and “Classic” lines, and are available in storage capacities up to 8GB. The three up for review today are the Nobility PD17, the Classic PD18, and the Nobility PD19, all of which are the 1 GB capacity sample versions. Let's take a look at what sets these drives apart from the crowd, as well as from each other.
 

About the Company:

    Founded in May, 2001 by Chairman and CEO Mr. Simon Chen, A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd. has quickly risen to become one of the world’s largest memory and flash product providers. At the beginning, with DRAM modules as the major product line, A-DATA’s mission was to become “The Global Leading Brand of Memory Products.” Later on, recognizing the market’s trend, A-DATA diversified its product portfolio to include Flash peripherals and multimedia solutions. Capitalizing on the strong growth of DRAM memory and flash related products in the market, based on DRAMeXchange 2006 and iSuppli 2006 reports, A-DATA ranks second in the world for DRAM Modules and fourth for Flash Disks respectively.

    A-DATA truly understands that professionalism and innovation drive a company’s competitiveness as well as the value of its products and services in the market. A-DATA’s strict execution requires performing at the highest standards as it relates to ID design, purchasing and supply chain management (raw materials), manufacturing processes and quality control and testing. Through constant innovation and development of products that exceed customer expectations, A-DATA has won many of the most recognized international awards including the National Silver Award of Excellence in Taiwan, Japan’s G-MARK (Good Design Award), CES Innovations Award in the US and iF Design award and reddot design award in Germany.

Features and Specifications:

Nobility Series PD17 Flash Drive:

"A-DATA’s PD 17 features stylish design and a loss-proof sliding design cap that eliminates the problem of easily-lost caps that is ideal for today’s busy lifestyles. It combines plug-and-play convenience and key-chain style design with elegance and smooth lines.

The blend of exquisite, innovative design that emphasizes simplicity and smooth lines with slim, lightweight construction makes the device a data storage product with a unique style. PD 17 takes hi-tech and fashion to new levels in terms of both visual appearance and functionality, adding an extra touch of minimalist charm to the user’s modern lifestyle."

    Features:

• Tiny

• Push and Play

• COB process for PCBA

• Specification: support USB 2.0

• Size 36.5*24.5*5.5mm

• weight:5g

• Support Windows ReadyBoost

Classic Series PD18 Flash Drive:

"Flash drive is a modern-living must for data storage and portability personally and professionally.

A-DATA 's PD 18 Flash Drive incorporates functionality with stylish industrial look and coated with ocean blue and rose red aluminum housing. The unique design and agility exude an attractive appeal for fashion young users, breathing high quality into flash drives. It comes with a practical key chain design and can easily become part of your fashion accessories.

Tailored especially to suit distinct personal tastes, it can be attached to mobile phones, or key chains, offering convenience to your life. Its perfect blend of good design and high performance is just what modern consumers are looking for in fashionable flash drives."

    Features:

• Tiny

• Aluminum Cap

• Attach cap holder (Rubber*1)

• COB process for PCBA

• Specification: support USB 2.0

• Support Windows ReadyBoost

Nobility Series PD19 Flash Drive:

"Is easy storing and carrying data your dream digital lifestyle?

PD 19 is a flash drive that makes you life simple and fun. It is a convenient and fashionable complement to life, work and entertainment. The unique swivel cover outperforms the previous cap counterpart, demonstrating the power of intelligent design. In addition to the fact that you will never have to worry about losing the cap, the design is charming and practical, cool characteristics not to be missed by anyone who cares about fashion and style. Furthermore, to keep from falling off, PD 19 features a hole for affixing, enabling it to become part of your accessories. This compact flash drive makes your digital life more fashionable and better quality."

    Features:

• Tiny

• Rotary ID Design

• COB process for PCBA

• Support Windows ReadyBoost

• Specification: support USB 2.0

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