Features - Storage Innovations:

MASS STORAGE IN A PEZ-SIZED "DISPENSER"

IOPlus Inc, a manufacturer of USB computer peripheral products, has announced the availability of the company's newest product, the PocketDisk. A compact and portable mass storage disk that is available in numerous memory configurations (16MB - 512MB) is now shipping at estimated street prices as low as $22.95. Small enough to fit into a pocket or attach to a key chain, the units are powerful enough to hold large presentations, spreadsheets, graphic files and databases and even offers a password protection security feature for sensitive data. The PocketDisk is built upon the latest solid-state technology (so there are no moving parts) and is therefore virtually indestructible -- making it the ideal companion for the road warrior or the active teen with "mission-critical" music or homework, alike. In addition, PocketDisk supports USB hard disk booting (perfect for system backups) and requires no driver or software installation. Small, sleek and versatile, the PocketDisk offers the very best in portability and price.

In this fast-paced world, where time is at a premium, the PocketDisk is the solution for busy people of all ages with the "on-the-go" mentality who can benefit from the ease of simple plug-n-play, or more aptly plug-n-share. Small and sleek in form, the device plugs into any USB slot and is immediately recognized as an external drive letter -- allowing for simple drag-n-drop file sharing. A built-in write protection switch is included to prevent files from being overwritten.

"With the new larger capacities of flash memory technology, coupled with the ease-of-use and durability of this file storage medium, we believe this to be a growing storage segment," says Sam Bhavnani, Principal Handhelds Analyst at ARS, a tactical research firm in La Jolla, Calif.

Key Features:

• Portable: Small and sleek enough to fit in a shirt pocket, the PocketDisk offers a small form-factor with high-powered memory so the unit can be used with presentations, spreadsheets, databases, personal and business data without the use of an old floppy disk or the bother of burning CDs or using Zip drives.
• Quality: Designed by two technology leaders, the PocketDisk offers the best in USB storage and mobility devices. The PocketDisk has at least 10 years of data retention and has a high reliability factor.
• Ease Of Use: With no moving parts and a sleek form factor, the PocketDisk is a true plug-n-play storage device. No driver is required to download or move data between locations and devices, and no floppy disks or CD burning equipment is required.
• Password protection
• Reading speed: 950KB/S
• Writing speed: 600KB/s
• Supports USB Hard Disk booting from BIOS
• No external power supply required, USB bus-powered
• Large capacity and multiple sizes available: from 16MB - 512MB
• Write protection switch to prevent being overwritten
• LED indicates working state
• Weight: 15g and at least 10 years of retention data
• IBM compatible PC, Notebook and Mac with USB interface

Pricing and Availability

PocketDisk is available through the company's Web site, www.ioplususa.com and select channel partners in February 2003. The units will sell for an estimated street price of $22.95 for the 16MB to $329.95 for the 512MB.

About IOPlus USA

IOPlus Inc is a manufacturer of connectivity, communications and peripheral products with a specialization in the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 and USB 2.0 markets. The company, led by two-experienced technology veterans, designs, develops and markets USB products and storage solutions. The IOPlus' goal is to provide leading-edge products with an affordable price tag for home users and small- to mid-sized businesses that can benefit from products and technology that improve workflow and make lives easier. IOPlus' line of USB connectivity products allows peripherals to be easily attached and transported. Based in Southern California, IOPlus can be reached by calling 877-649-0150. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ioplususa.com.

Contact: Shana Starr of R.M.S. Public Relations, Shana Starr, 949-481-3984, Shana-PR@RMS-Biz.com.