Available in January 2006

Nov 30, 2005 18:48 GMT  ·  By

German company Jobo introduced the GIGA Vu PRO evolution, a mobile storage device with exciting photo features for every consumer and prosumer.

This high-quality digital album with hard drive storage and a built-in memory card slot for CompactFlash and MicroDrive (all other memory card types via adapter), was designed for digital camera users that want the most advanced digital storage and display features.

The device features optimized professional photo functions including real RAW file decoding, super Hi-Speed downloading of files to and from your computer, and razor sharp image viewing capability.

With vast storage options up to 120 GB, this unique, compact, one-of-a kind digital accessory is a must have for serious minded photographers.

The JOBO GIGA Vu PRO evolution features a big 4" Color TFT display allowing users to instantly view digital pictures with power zoom and in many formats, including RAW.

In addition, the digital player offers a TV-out connector for showing and controlling pictures directly on a television (including plasma or HDTV) or projector. When used as a media player, even MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, DVIX and MP3 music files can be replayed.

The device can be connected to other stand-alone USB devices, such as digital cameras, printers, MP3 players, card readers and others.

Professional photographers are likely to value the histograms and channel views as well as highlight detection featured by the JOBO GIGA Vu PRO evolution.

The prices for the product scheduled to be available in January 2006 will be around 499 EUR for the 40 GB version and 699 EUR for the 80 GB one.