Sony Launched New USB Drives for Both Smartphones and Desktops

World’s leading electronic giant Sony Corporation launched the world’s first pen drives compatible for both smartphones and desktops. These new 2-in-1 flash drives have both USB 2.0 and micro USB connectors and with this one can use the device in smartphones and tablets and also in laptops and desktops. With this new invention Sony is expecting a huge market across the world as people are keen on such a device which can be used in both laptops and smartphones. According to Viviano Cantu who is the director of consumer media marketing, Sony Electronics “These new drives combine convenience, peace of mind and performance and are perfect for mobile multi-tasking.”

The new flash drives supports well with the Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean versions of Android operating system and also offer on-the-go (OTG) functions for USB. But these devices will not support Android 4.4 KitKat, the latest version of Android but Sony is working on it to make it compatible with the KitKat version also.

One can use these 2-in-1 flash drives as an additional storage device to expand the storage capacity of the smartohone along with copying data between devices. The drive is protected by a locking cap from damages due to dust and debris. The drive is made up of metal body which Sony claims that it will lasts for long even though of its daily usage.   

The new flash drives are available in 8, 16 and 32 GB memory capacities at a price of $19.99, $29.99 and $62.99 respectively. It will not be available in Indian markets initially and Sony will launch this new device in selected global markets in January 2014.