More possibilities for photographers

Nov 21, 2005 13:59 GMT  ·  By

Hama presented DataSafe III SE, a portable DVD burner, the successor of the model introduced in spring 2005. The company claims that the compatibility of the device has been improved and the write speed was increased thanks to a new chip technology.

DataSafe III SE burns data from many common memory card types on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, and is also a mobile DVD, MP3 and media supporting JPEG, MPEG 1 and 2. It also functions as a USB 2.0 MultiCard reader.

The device?s battery offers long lasting use time (Li-Ion rechargeable), making DataSafe III SE ideal for traveling. The burner connects to the computer using USB, and it is right away recognized as an external DVD burner and card reader. For Windows 2000, XP and ME there is no need of installing drivers, while for Windows 98SE drivers are included.

DataSafe III SE comes with the following bundled software: Ulead PhotoImpact XL SE, Photo Explorer 8.5 SE for managing and processing the stored files on your PC and PC Inspector smart recovery for retrieving lost data. Also included is the full version of the Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3 Suite for burning and processing data, music and video CDs and DVDs. Additionally, you will find in the package a remote control and various connecting cables.

Other specifications: - Compatible with CF I and II, MicroDrive, MagicStore, SD, MMC, SM, Memory Stick (Standard, Pro, Select and MagicGate) and xD (using provided adapters) - Connections: USB 2.0 Highspeed (USB 1.1 compatible), - 3.5mm audio, 3.5mm video output (TV PAL + NTSC) - Size and weight: 165 x 135 x 33mm/590g (incl. 2200mAh battery)