14 DAY TRIAL // Silicon Power already has an assortment of USB flash drives that end-users can choose from, such as the Touch, LuxMini, Ultima and Unique series. Aiming to complement these existing lines so that the company's offering can cover the complete range of USB flash drives, the Helios 101 comes with an “extraterrestrial aura feel” thanks to the polished aluminum casing that utilizes natural colors and is sandblasted “for the ultimate shine.”
The Helios 101 drives come colored apple green and ocean blue and boast dongle holes so that they might be hung as accessories or on key-chains. They measure 55.5 x 19.0 x 7.1 mm +/-0.3mm, weigh ten grams and use a matte aluminum surface with a futuristic look and resistance to fingerprints and scratches. They meet the green-computing specifications of the RoHS Directives and may benefit from the SP Widget backup and safety software that is available for free download. The devices operate on the USB 2.0 interface and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
The Silicon Power Helios 101 flash drives come in storage capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. Also, in addition to the RoHS Directives, the products are also tested and certified to be compatible with Microsoft Windows 7. In addition to that, the drives will also work with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS 9.0 and higher, as well as Linux 2.4.0. Finally, the company's new flash drives have an operating temperature of 0°C ~ 70°C and a storage temperature of -40°C ~ 85°C.
“In addition to the vibrant apple green and ocean blue colors of Helios 101, they also come with dongle holes so they can be hung as accessories or key-chains. Featuring plug and play compatibility, it is the perfect Netbook user companion! To suit individual needs, Silicon Power’s Helios is available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities for users to choose from,” the press release noted.
The Silicon power Helios 101 USB 2.0 flash drives will be accompanied by a lifetime warranty and will be made available during the following weeks. Prices have not been mentioned as of yet.