Memory Stick

The Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo is the successor of the two original memory sticks namely the Memory Stick Duo and Pro. This new model has the capability of storing up to 32 GB of data. The Pro Duo succeeds both the original memory sticks in every way by offering not only a bigger storage capacity but also faster transferring speed.

You can use the Pro Duo to download and upload data like images, videos, music, document files to various electronic devices like cameras, cell phones, printers, PDAs, handheld gaming devices like the Sony PSP and other electronic devices. Let's look at some of the specifications that this little but powerful device has to offer.

1. The storage capacities - from 128 MB all the way up to 32 GB.

2. The Pro Duo comes with an adaptor which makes it compatible with a standard SD memory card reader.

3. The device also comes with a Five-Year Warranty.

4. Data Transfer Rate Of 15 - 20 MB/second

5. Convenient size - 0.06 in (width) x 1.22 in (height) x 0.79 in (length).

It also is compatible with all devices that support the Memory Stick Pro. While the capacities of 1 - 2 GB are usually enough for most home users, some users may require more memory capacity. In 2008, Sony released a 16GB version and a larger 32GB version was launched in August 2009, making it the largest capacity available as this time of writing.

The device protects your data from power failure because of its fast transfer rate, it allows you to back up all your important data in an instant.

This small and yet powerful device has created a new concept of exchanging data across different platforms, you can download some music files onto your PC and then transfer them to your Pro Duo using a memory card reader and then transferring the files to your cell phone allowing you to listen to your favorite tracks while on the run.

It's a handy little piece of hardware that one cannot live without these days.