PRESS RELEASE
PQI, a global leader in wireless storage solutions, announces the world exclusive "COB 3.0 - Chip On Board Technology" related patents and products. The "compact and lightweight" COB 3.0 technology can be featured in micro-sized USB 3.0 storage devices to meet the desire among Ultrabook users for miniaturization. This revolutionary technology-a complete game changer for the storage industry-also brings with it the latest USB 3.0 thumb drives from PQI. The PQI i-mini and PQI Tiffy feature 10x transfer speed over USB 2.0 and higher capacities in a beautiful micro-sized design for the consumers.
Alan Chang, CEO of Global Operations, mentioned, "Rising demand for thinner computers has driven the market for the MacBook Air and Ultrabook computers; similarly, users have also demanded smaller and thinner storage solutions. However, the bulky USB 3.0 thumb drives on the market today are limited by the old TSOP technology. For this, PQI has developed and patented the world exclusive "COB 3.0 Technology". The COB packaging process for USB 2.0 is limited to 4 pads. COB 3.0 retains USB 2.0 backward compatibility by keeping the 4 pin configuration from USB 2.0, while adding another 5 pins at the rear to match the USB 3.0 specifications. Storage solutions built on COB 3.0 not only do not suffer from overheating during data access, but also solves the problem of the high frequency noise that can sometimes result in a failure to read data. The "thin and lightweight" industry-leading USB 3.0 storage devices are made possible through COB 3.0."
PQI i-mini "Small but Powerful" USB 3.0 Thumb Drive - Becoming one with the Ultrabook, MacBook Air
PQI i-mini is the penny-sized device built on the PQI exclusive COB 3.0 patented technology, and is the world's first micro-sized thumb drive. Encased in a zinc-alloy silver unibody, the i-mini features strong tensile strength, sand-blasted matte surface finishing, and tangible aesthetics and quality you can feel. The i-mini sits flush in the USB port of the Ultrabook and MacBook Air to become one with the laptop. PQI i-mini is offered in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities with USB 3.0 high-speed support to reduce the data transfer time required for multimedia files, photos, and documents in the office and on the road. This one-of-a-kind low power device will definitely turn heads.
PQI Tiffy - The Perfect Partner for Ultrabook and MacBook Air
PQI Tiffy features the PQI exclusive COB 3.0 patented technology for industry leading performance at 210 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write. The zinc-alloy casing is brilliantly cut with both matte and glossy finishes to match your lifestyle. The PQI Tiffy would not feel out of place being showcased on Champs-Elysee. Your most treasured moments, photos, and data can be stored in this jewelry box. It is also the perfect partner for the Ultrabook and MacBook Air styles of ultra-thin devices. Capacities of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB are available for the users in search of a thumb drive with style, elegance, and performance.
PQI Nano - Large Capacities in Rainbow Colors
PQI Nano Thumb Drive is one of the hottest product of the IT month, with its industry leading 128GB capacity (up to 160hr of HD movies, 20,000 photos, and 32,000 songs) and extreme performance at 195MB/Sec read and 100MB/Sec write (capable of transferring an entire HD movie within one minute), even PQI Nano's large capacity can be filled up in a blink of an eye. A write protect switch at the end of the thumb drive is provided to better safeguard your data. PQI Nano is also offered in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities encased in Lightning Silver, Apple Green, Genie Blue, and Peach Pink finishing. Its glossy metallic material is a perfect fit for your fashionable lifestyle.
PQI Clicker - World Exclusive Retractable Thumb Drive
The PQI Clicker is also introduced during the IT month with its patented retractable mechanism. Like a retractable mechanical pencil, the USB plug is protected when retracted and a simple push will gracefully extend the plug for connecting to a USB port. This protects the USB connector from damage due to impacts, and also neatly sidesteps the problem of losing the cap to a USB drive. In addition, the red LED tail light at the bottom indicates drive activity. PQI Clicker is offered up to 64GB in capacity, with a glossy finish in Jazzy Black, Genie Blue, Flaming Orange, and Vibrant Red. It is not just the ladies but also the stylish gentlemen as well. Never loose a USB cap again with the PQI Clicker!
About PQI
PQI was founded in 1997 and joined the Foxlink Group in 2010. Not only is PQI the world leading brand in wireless storage media technology and products, it is also one of the world's top ten professional manufacturers of DRAM modules and flash memory devices. The company's products are distributed to markets all over the world, and its sales are can be divided into five major product lines: PQI Storage, PQI Air, PQI Power, PQI Audio, and PQI Mobility. Power Quotient International Co., Ltd. (PQI) is a publicly listed company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ISIN Code: 6145). For more information, please PQI official website. www.pqigroup.com.
