Sony PCV-RX401 User Manual page 30

Using your VAIO desktop
There are currently two different types of Memory Stick™:
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The generic Memory Stick™, coloured blue.
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The MagicGate Memory Stick™, coloured white.
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You can purchase Memory Sticks™ from the Sony Style website (http://www.sonystyle-europe.com), or from your local Sony dealer.
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™ are its:
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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.
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Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk.
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Security: its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure.
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Versatility: memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB (the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks).
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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.
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Durability: the same Memory Stick™ can be used tens of thousands of times.
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