Fujifilm extends digital accessories range

3 November 2003 3:13 GMT / By PRESS RELEASE

Comment: An Mp3 player from a digital camera manufacturer perporting to be a digital accessory. One has to ask is there more now the cookie jar has been opened? However the USB xD-Picture Card Adapter does look pretty cool.

Fujifilm extends digital accessories range with new multi-purpose media card readers. Fujifilm has announced a new range of digital card readers and storage products. These powerful devices, part of Fujifilm's ever-expanding range of digital accessories and media, can be slotted straight into your PC or Mac for speedy file access and transfer.

Fujifilm xD-Picture Card(tm) USB Pen Drive & MP3 player - DPD-MP3 Music and images on the move

If you like gadgets, you'll love Fujifilm's new silver xD-Picture Card(tm) reader. At a price of less than £50 you can use the reader as a smart digital wallet to store all types of files, whilst the in-built MP3 player allows you to listen to your favourite music tracks on the move.

Just plug the USB drive into your computer and transfer your files in one simple manoeuvre. Exclusive to the xD-Picture Card(tm), this wearable device comes complete with headphones, AAA battery and Roxio software (Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP), which allows you to convert music tracks to and from MP3, copy, play and burn digital music to CD/DVD.

Available late October / early November 2003. Price: £49.99

Fujifilm xD-Picture Card(tm) USB Pen Drive - DPC-UD1 Prêt a porter

This combined memory card reader and USB pen drive makes accessing images on the move as easy as taking the picture. Fashioned exclusively for the xD-Picture Card(tm), the translucent card reader slots into any USB port and enables fast transfer of images to and from your computer.

The card reader is compatible with any xD-Picture Card(tm) - so you can upgrade your cards at any time without upgrading your reader. Keep it with you on the move; it comes with a handy strap allowing you to wear it around your neck or attach it to your keys.

No driver software is required for Windows ME, 2000, XP or Mac OS. Drivers for Windows 98 or 98SE can be downloaded from Fujifilm's web site. USB cable included.

Available now at an average street price of £29.99.

Fujifilm 7-in-1 Digital Card Reader - DCR-71 Saving time, space and money

For gadget fans using a variety of different devices, such as digital cameras, PDAs or music players, Fujifilm's new seven-in-one card reader makes the perfect accessory.

The DCR-71 is a versatile, pocket-sized reader that's compatible with all current media formats:

* SmartMedia(tm)
* CompactFlash(tm)
* Microdrive(tm)
* xD-Picture Card(tm)
* Secure Digital(tm)
* Memory Stick(tm)
* Multimedia card(tm)

Just connect to your computer with the USB cable provided for hassle free file transfer, and minimal clutter to your desk space.

Creates four drives on your PC

Want to transfer files between memory cards? Avoid the laborious process of downloading them onto your computer and then onto the media card by using the DCR-71 to transfer files directly.

The reader is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, 2000 Pro, XP Mac: OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, X 10.1.2. to X 10.2.2. USB version 1.1.

Available late September 2003. Price £39.99

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Cameras, Camera accessories, Fujifilm, Digital cameras