VisionTek GOes to Xtremes with USB 2.0 Flash

Zardon · Aug 25, 2004, 10:58 PM

INVERNESS, Ill., August 25, 2004 - - VisionTekâ, a division of Hartford Computer Group and a leading supplier of memory products and advanced PC graphics, today introduced its new line of Hi-Speed USB 2.0 portable storage drives. The Xtreme2 GO Drive(tm) features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance and capacities of 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB.
In a move designed to draw loads of attention to its new offering, VisionTek is launching its 1GB portable drive to consumers for a net price of $99 after a $30 consumer mail-in rebate. "Other 1GB drives sell for over two hundred dollars and they have half the features that we do," boasted Jeff Hoeft, product manager for PC enhancement products at VisionTek. "Since we have the most feature-rich product, we figured we could do mega business by having the best price too."
VisionTek's Xtreme2 GO drives sport a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for significantly higher data transfer rates - up to forty times faster than standard USB 1.1 portable drives. The new drives also feature the ability to do a system boot from the drive, password protection and security lock to protect sensitive data, a Microsoft Outlook utility to access your E-mail on the go, a limited lifetime warranty, and toll-free technical support.
The company is initially targeting PC enthusiasts and its large base of VisionTek graphics card owners. VisionTek's XTASY line of add-in graphics cards was the number one selling brand for several years and continues to be a top seller in the category.
The VisionTek Xtreme2 GO series features a 64MB model for $19.99, a128MB model for $24.99, a 256MB model for $39.99, a 512MB model for $79.99, and a 1GB model for $129.99 less a limited-time offer of a $30 mail-in consumer rebate. VisionTek's GO family of products are available now at the company's website, www.visiontek.com

Zelig · Aug 25, 2004, 11:34 PM

That looks pretty nice... I'll probably get something of the sort to replace my current 128MB Lexar one.

The capacity is actually fine for me, but I'd really like a USB 2.0 compatible one.

MythicaL · Aug 26, 2004, 12:36 AM

I have a 256mb SanDisk which is USB 2.0... for $40

Aug 25, 2004, 10:58 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	VisionTek GOes to Xtremes with USB 2.0 Flash INVERNESS, Ill., August 25, 2004 - - VisionTekâ, a division of Hartford Computer Group and a leading supplier of memory products and advanced PC graphics, today introduced its new line of Hi-Speed USB 2.0 portable storage drives. The Xtreme2 GO Drive(tm) features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance and capacities of 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB. In a move designed to draw loads of attention to its new offering, VisionTek is launching its 1GB portable drive to consumers for a net price of $99 after a $30 consumer mail-in rebate. "Other 1GB drives sell for over two hundred dollars and they have half the features that we do," boasted Jeff Hoeft, product manager for PC enhancement products at VisionTek. "Since we have the most feature-rich product, we figured we could do mega business by having the best price too." VisionTek's Xtreme2 GO drives sport a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for significantly higher data transfer rates - up to forty times faster than standard USB 1.1 portable drives. The new drives also feature the ability to do a system boot from the drive, password protection and security lock to protect sensitive data, a Microsoft Outlook utility to access your E-mail on the go, a limited lifetime warranty, and toll-free technical support. The company is initially targeting PC enthusiasts and its large base of VisionTek graphics card owners. VisionTek's XTASY line of add-in graphics cards was the number one selling brand for several years and continues to be a top seller in the category. The VisionTek Xtreme2 GO series features a 64MB model for $19.99, a128MB model for $24.99, a 256MB model for $39.99, a 512MB model for $79.99, and a 1GB model for $129.99 less a limited-time offer of a $30 mail-in consumer rebate. VisionTek's GO family of products are available now at the company's website, www.visiontek.com

Aug 26, 2004, 12:36 AM	#3
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	I have a 256mb SanDisk which is USB 2.0... for $40 __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Aug 25, 2004, 11:34 PM	#2
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,182 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	That looks pretty nice... I'll probably get something of the sort to replace my current 128MB Lexar one. The capacity is actually fine for me, but I'd really like a USB 2.0 compatible one.