Langenhagen, June 28th, 2005

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The Full Metal USB 2.0 memory stick provides an extremely solid casing for rough environmental conditions

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Solid Full Metal USB 2.0 memory stick for rough environmental conditions 

altec ComputerSyssteme GmbH enhances its Full Metal product line with the release of its new USB 2.0 memory stick.

The Full Metal USB 2.0 memory stick is a rugged and compact storage solution for rough environmental conditions. The use of Flash memory, which is encapsulated in a 2 mm aluminium case, provides the memory stick with shock and vibration resistance.

The Full Metal stick is currently available in capacities from 128MB to 1.0 GB and for a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C (operating). A special resin filled case to protection class IP68 and an extended temperature range of –40°C to +85°C (operating) is also available upon request.

The memory stick comes in the following size: 57 x 18 x 9 mm. Custom case designs, colours and laser-engraving are available according to client needs.

The Full Metal stick has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface and is downwards compatible to the USB 1.1. No driver is required for Windows ME, 2000 and XP or Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X.

altec ComputerSysteme offers a 24 months warranty on this product.

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http://www.altec-cs.com/web/h_en/news/press/2005-06-28/index.htm

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altec ComputerSysteme GmbH
Bayernstr. 10, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany
phone: +49-511-9 83 81-0
fax: +49-511-9 83 81-49
email: info@altec-cs.com
http://www.altec-cs.com

++++ About altec ComputerSysteme ++++

altec ComputerSysteme ltd. designs, manufactures and markets Flash data storage products, Solid-State-Disks and CopyStations for various flash memory card products in the industrial and commercial computer marketplace. altec also designs customer specific applications in hard- and software according to valid industry standards and is active in application engineering and technical support for customers in this environment. The company is one of the leading SanDisk distributors in Europe, the exclusive distributor for Industrial Flash products from SiliconSystems in Germany and for Memtech Solid State Drives in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Ms. Katrin Brussa
Public Relations
altec ComputerSysteme GmbH
Bayernstr. 10
D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany
phone: +49-511-9 83 81-86
fax: +49-511-9 83 81-49
email: kbrussa@altec-cs.com
http://www.altec-cs.com