Langenhagen, January 17th, 2008

altec introduces Full Metal memory stick for individual needs

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With its Full Metal Stick, altec ComputerSysteme GmbH offers a rugged and compact storage solution designed for extreme environmental conditions. The new version of altec’s Full Metal Stick is now fully customizable to suit any clients’ individual needs. 

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With its Full Metal Stick, altec ComputerSysteme GmbH offers a rugged and compact storage solution designed for extreme environmental conditions. The mew version of altec’s Full Metal Stick is fully customizable to suit any clients’ individual needs. 

Having encapsulated the Flash memory in a 2 mm aluminium case, the Full Metal Stick is protected against shock and vibration.

When working on a customer project, altec ComputerSysteme GmbH was made aware of the need for a rugged compact storage facility, able to meet the complex demands required by extremely rough conditions such as is the case for military systems.The new altec Full Metal Stick Military has been subjected to extensive vibration, shock and climate tests by TELUS Testlabor und Umweltsimulation GmbH. The memory stick successfully passed test requirements in accordance with not only the German DIN standards but also the MIL-STD 810F.

The standard version of the Full Metal Stick currently available in capacities ranging from 
1.0 GB to 4.0 GB and for a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C (operating). A version for an extended temperature range of –40°C to +85°C (operating) can also be delivered. 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.

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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

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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

++++ About altec ComputerSysteme ++++

altec ComputerSysteme GmbH 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 and distributor for Industrial Flash products from SiliconSystems in Germany. altec ComputerSysteme has been certified ISO 9001:2000 in December 2004.