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Toshiba TransMemory USB flash memory
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced that it has expanded its TransMemory family of USB flash memory devices including Windows ReadyBoost for use with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
Developed by Toshiba Corp., the TransMemory U2K Series includes Windows ReadyBoost functionality that enables users to boost system responsiveness of PCs running Vista by using USB memory as external memory. The Windows Vista operating system allows qualifying USB flash drives enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost to provide additional system memory, thus making PCs
more responsive.
The new Toshiba TransMemory U2K Series USB flash drives will initially be available in capacities from 1GB1 to 8GB in October, with a 32GB version planned by year-end.
Outline of Toshiba TransMemory USB Flash Drives Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
| Product Name | Part Number | Capacity | Availability |
| TransMemory | U2K-008GT | 8GB | October |
| U2K-004GT | 4GB | ||
| U2K-002GT | 2GB | ||
| U2K-001GT | 1GB | ||
| TransMemory 32GB Limited Edition | U2G-032GT | 32GB | December |
Background and purpose of development
Recently, demand for high capacity USB flash drives enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost has been steadily increasing the market for USB flash memory. Personal computers running Windows Vista have fostered development of increasingly large capacity flash drives, and also the need for ReadyBoost functionality. In response, Toshiba has developed the U2K series and the 32GB Limited Edition high capacity version, which include Windows ReadyBoost.
Key Features
TransMemory U2K Series (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
• Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
• Downloadable password lock system
• Cap cord to prevent loss of cap
TransMemory 32GB Limited Edition (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
• Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
• Large storage capacity of 32GB
• Downloadable password lock system
Specification
| Item Description | TransMemory U2K Series | TransMemory 32GB Limited Edition |
| Capacity | 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB | 32GB |
| ReadyBoost Function | Supported | |
| Interface | USB1.1/USB2.0 Hi-Speed Compatible2 | |
| Power Supply Voltage | Bus powered from USB port. | |
| External Size | 63(L)×18.5(W)×8(H)mm | 81(L)×20(W)×8(H)mm |
| Weight | Approximately 8.5g (main body only) | Approximately 12g (main body only) |
| Operating Environment | Operating temp.: 0 oC to 50oC Storage temp.: -20 oC to 60 oC Operational and storage humidity: 5～95%RH (non-condensing) | |
| Compatible PC Models | USB Interface (Type A) with Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista™ or Mac OS 10.0.2 and beyond | |
Compatible PC Models: USB Interface (Type A) with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Mac OS 10.0.2 and beyond
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