Imation launches the latest SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk drive and SOHOT Hong Kong Series CDR disc at the 18th Computer Expo

8th May, 2002, Hong Kong - Computer Expo, the premier IT exhibition in Hong Kong, will be hold at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on 16th to 19th May, 2002. Imation will also participate in the exhibition this year and launch her latest SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk drive and SOHOT Hong Kong Series CDR discs.

SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk drive
With 480Mb/s transfer rate, USB2.0 becomes one of the elements that not to be missed for advanced computer products. Imation follows closely to the technology trend and launched SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk drive that equals to 40 times the speed of USB1.1 interface and backward compatible to all USB1.1 computers.

Same as the previous version, SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk drive is about the size of a palm only. It is at 13.5mm thick and weigh at 157g. The plug-n-play feature makes it highly suitable for notebook users.

To ensure the quality of the product, SuperSlim Portable Harddisk drive adopts the latest Fluid Dynamic Bearing Design which helps eliminate the friction, reduce the acoustic noise and extend the life of the hard disk. Additionally, it also adopts the Load/Unload Technology that can control the magnetic head to return from the magnetic plate to the original position in case of sudden suspension in power supply, which can eliminate any damages due to crashes.

SuperSlim USB2.0 Portable Harddisk will be sold at the Computer Expo at HK$2,480 with the original listed price at HK$2,580. Customers will also be given a harddisk carrying bag.

SOHOT Hong Kong Series CDR disc
SOHOT Brand, the 2nd tier Brand of Imation, was launched to Hong Kong market since August 2001. Its innovative and thematic designs have changed the CDR market from pure gold and silver to graphics and colors. In the Computer Expo this year, Imation will launch the latest SOHOT Hong Kong Series which are landmarks of Hong Kong, such as The Clock Tower, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, and the night scene. For sure you will be attracted by the special designs and fine quality printing. The listed price for SOHOT Hong Kong Series is HK$28 (10pcs pack) and HK$110 (50pcs pack). During the Expo, customers can enjoy not only the special price at HK$22 (10pcs pack) and HK$95 (50pcs pack), they will also be given the "Hong Kong Snapshots" limited edition Photo disc and enjoy the "Buy 10 get 1 free" offer.

Apart from the new products, Imation will also demonstrate her full line computer peripherals and data storage products such as the newly launched 32x12x48 Internal CDRW Drive, 8x8x24 External CDRW Drive that can be connected to USB1.1, USB2.0, IEEE1394 and PCMCIA, FireDisk External Harddisk with dual Firewire Ports, SuperSlim USB1.1 and Firewire Portable Harddisk, FireDisk Portable Harddisk with dual interfaces (USB+Firewire) and FlashGo! Memory Card Reader/Writer that can support all formats of memory card formats. Special discount will be offered to all hardware products while all portable harddisk series will be given specially designed harddisk carrying bags.

"Buy 10 get 1 free" special offer will be available for all Imation Brand, SOHOT Brand and Encore Brand CDR discs. Besides that, SOHOT Ink Cartridges will also be sold at 20-50% off the listed price. Do visit Imation's booth at 1R21 to enjoy this special bargain!