HANNOVER, Germany, March 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- CeBIT -- SimpleTech, Inc.(r) (Nasdaq:STEC), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom and open-standard memory solutions based on Flash memory, DRAM and hard disk drive technologies, today announced SimpleTransfer(tm), a USB-based data migration solution that makes it easy to upgrade your computer and move your data from the old computer to the new.
SimpleTransfer comes with SimpleMover(tm), an application that automates migration of all data files including e-mail files, web bookmarks, user settings, music libraries, photo libraries and other vital user data in a simple, automated process. Additionally, SimpleTransfer's synchronization option makes it simple to backup, migrate and synchronize data between systems.
SimpleTransfer supports file transfers between platforms: PC to PC, PC to Mac, and Mac to Mac. SimpleTech will demonstrate SimpleTransfer at CeBit in Hannover, Germany March 10-16 in Hall 22, Stand B16, Booth C13.
"One of IT's biggest challenges when deploying a new computer is the ability to migrate data and personal settings from the old computer to the new system," said Shaun Walsh, director of storage marketing at SimpleTech. "Administrators can now just plug in our SimpleTransfer USB cable into each computer, launch the SimpleMover software and move data and personal settings to the new system with a simple wizard-driven interface."
Features
-- Built-in application (no software to install)
-- Requires no external power, device drivers or other setup to
transfer data
-- Transfer rates of up to 15 MB/second
-- File synchronization and backup
-- Supports file transfer between PC and Mac systems
-- Supports suspend and resume power management
-- Plug-n-play capable
Price and Availability
Manufacturer's suggested retail price for SimpleTransfer is $39.95. General availability of SimpleTransfer is expected in the second quarter of 2005.
SimpleTransfer has a three-year limited warranty backed by SimpleTech's reputation for quality and support.
About SimpleTech
SimpleTech, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets custom and open-standard memory and storage solutions based on Flash, DRAM and hard disk drive technologies. With headquarters in Santa Ana, California, the company offers a comprehensive line of more than 2,500 products and specializes in developing high performance and high-density memory modules, memory cards and storage products. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.simpletech.com. Note for editors: Product photography is available.
Safe Harbor
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the performance of SimpleTransfer. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are detailed under "Risk Factors" in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by SimpleTech, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its current reports on Form 8-K. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include the following risks: SimpleTransfer may not perform in the manner anticipated, customer demand for such products may not grow as projected and new technological advancements in the field might produce more competitive products. SimpleTech undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
SimpleTech, Inc., SimpleTransfer, SimpleMover, SimpleSync are trademarks or registered trademarks of SimpleTech, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
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