Sony launches new external memory card reader

Mumbai

February 18th, 2008

Sony Electronics introduced its latest external memory card reader -
MRW62E-S2. The new model is targeted primarily at home, SOHO and professionals
who have a variety of memory cards to read at various locations. With USB 2.0
interface and no additional power required the new card reader is one of the
easiest to use.

Introducing the new card, Edmund Tan, Assistant Manager- Sales and Marketing
for Computer Peripherals products in Applications and Devices Marketing
(Singapore) said, "Today when most of the users use one or the other type
of memory card, it becomes vital to introduce an external card reader that can
be carried and used easily anywhere".

The new external model can read Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory
Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, CompactFlash, Microdrive, SmartMedia, xD-Picture
Card, SD Memory Card, mini SD Card, Multi Media Card and RS-MNC.

Elaborating about the new model, Kapal Pansari, Director - Rashi Peripherals
said, "Indian users largely preferring smart phones and digital cameras
over any other devices/gadgets and to get maximum they need extra storage which
the various cards are able to suffice. Now to be able to get the data on to your
PC or Laptop one need to have a good quality card reader, and with Sony one can
be sure of quality and reliability for the precious moments captured from the
camera".

The suggested retail price for MRW62E-S2 is Rs 700 and is available in silver
color keeping with trend of colored laptops and desktop PCs.

The small dimension of 86 x 50 x 15.7 mm (W x D x H) makes it convenient and
for users to carry it to any place for usage.