Sony Vaio PCG-FX501 Instruction & Operation Manual page 50

Using your notebook
Why Memory Stick™?
Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portability of digital data. The Memory Stick
is the resulting medium, through which digital devices can be instantly connected. With it, you can download data
from any compatible device, then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer.
The main advantages of the Memory Stick
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


Forward compatibility: the Memory Stick's


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.
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