ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- SOYO Inc. (OTCBB:SOYO), an innovative provider of computer and consumer electronics, today announced their first Honeywell branded product: the Honeywell SecuraDrive(tm).
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The Honeywell SecuraDrive(tm) USB 1.8 inch Hard Drive features Password Protection, which allows the user to safely carry their sensitive data while traveling, and will be available in 80 GB, 120 GB and 160 GB capacities. The Manufacture Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $249.99, $299.99 and $349.99 USD respectively. The SecuraDrives(tm) are very small and sleek, measuring only 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. They are enclosed in a metal alloy case, which weighs only 5.1 ounces and will easily fit into a shirt pocket. The SecuraDrives(tm) are currently in production, and will be available for sale in December 2007.
Password technology allows the user to allocate part or all of the SecuraDrive(tm)'s capacity to be public or private. If you choose to have a private area on the drive, the software will assist in setting up a partition and will record your private password. Once the password is assigned, the data will be secure, even if the hard drive is lost or stolen. The SecuraDrives(tm) are Bus powered, and each comes with a travel case, cables, CD Software, and will feature a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface with transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbits per second. The SecuraDrive(tm) will utilize the Samsung SpinPoint N2 line of 1.8 inch drives which feature 8 MB buffer, 4200 RPM, and up to 1500G of non-operational linear shock. The Honeywell SecuraDrives(tm) are compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems. They are a perfect solution for storing sensitive or private data, backing-up your laptop or desktop, storing MP3 music files, videos files and photos.
Edward O'Brien, Director of Marketing for SOYO said, "After eight months of development we are happy to announce the Honeywell SecuraDrive(tm). We have received many requests from corporate customers for this type of product, and are excited to have been able to incorporate password protection technology in the Honeywell SecuraDrive(tm) product line."
For more information please visit www.soyo.com/securadrive.
About SOYO Inc.
SOYO Inc. is an innovative provider of consumer electronics such as, LCD Monitors, LCD Televisions, Bluetooth, Portable Storage, LCD Furniture and broadband telecommunications products and services. Headquartered in Ontario, California, with additional sales offices in South America, SOYO sells its products through an extensive network of authorized distributors, resellers, system integrators, VARs, retailers, mail-order catalogs and e-tailers. Products are sold under the SOYO, Dragon, Onyx, Dymond, Honeywell, Le Vello, and Prive brand names. For more information, please visit http://www.soyogroup.com.
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