Oh yes – one more USB flash drive from EDGE Tech Corp today – this time it’s got the biometric security slant to it. The new drive is called the DiskGO Biometric Flash Drive and it uses the latest in fingerprint biometric technology to ensure your data is safe and secure.  The drive includes an integrated fingerprint biometric reader that is normally covered by a sliding door.

When you slide the DiskGO Biometric Flash drive into your computer, a software wizard application will ask you to swipe your fingerprint on the reader thereby verifying your identity before allowing you access to the data.

The drive comes with Biometric recognition software, password storage, and 192 bit TES encryption. It’s available in 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB capacities which sell for $69.95, $99.95, and $149.95 respectively. The drive measures 3″ x 0.75″ x 0.25″ and weighs only 0.02 lbs.

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EDGE Tech Corp Provides Security at Your Finger Tip

DALLAS –(Business Wire)– Dec. 6, 2006 EDGE Tech Corp (http://www.edgetechcorp.com), a leading supplier of DRAM and flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions, announced its newest addition to the Secure flash drive family, the DiskGO(TM) Biometric Flash Drive, providing secure access at the swipe of a registered fingerprint.

The DiskGO(TM) Biometric USB 2.0 Flash is the ultimate flash drive solution to securely store and protect information utilizing the latest in biometric technology. Upon insertion, a software wizard directs the user through fingerprint registration with the swipe of a fingertip across the reader saving it for permissible entry. The software will allow up to 10 stored fingerprints. The DiskGO(TM) Biometric Flash Drive stores hours of MP3 music files, digital video, graphics, and thousands of digital photos.

Specially designed with Biometric recognition software, password storage, and 192-bit TES encryption for the most savvy of technology users, the DiskGO(TM) Biometric USB 2.0 Flash Drive is now available in capacities ranging from 1GB at $69.99 to 4GB at $149.99.

“We listened to our customers’ needs and designed a product that supports all customer types; the average individual end user who simply wants the latest in cutting-edge technology, to the public sector user who requires 192-bit data encryption,” explained EDGE Tech Corp president, Jeff Thompson. “The DiskGO(TM) Biometric Flash drive is truly the perfect secure solution for everyone, especially considering the potential costs incurred when security breaches take place with standard, non-secure drives.” -0- 

Technical Specifications:
SIZE:              3" (L) x 0.75" (W) x 0.25" (H)
WEIGHT:            0.02 lbs (product only)
                   0.05 lbs (packaged product)

SECURITY:          Biometric recognition software, password storage,
                    and 192-bit
                   TES encryption
STYLE:             Unique sliding design protects the USB port
USE:               Plug and play - no need to restart
                   Hot swappable - allows for quick and easy insertion
                    and removal
SPEED:             High-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
POWER:             USB powered - no external power supply needed
EXTRAS:            Lanyard and software (pre-installed on the flash
                    drive)
COMPATIBILITY:     PC compatible
SUPPORT:           Lifetime warranty and toll-free technical support

SALES

EDGE products are available through leading U.S. resellers including CDW, Insight, PC Connection, PC Mall, Zones, TechDepot (an Office Depot Company), Walmart.com, and Staples.com, and through distribution at Tech Data, Ingram Micro and D&H Distributing. EDGE products are also available through the EDGE Tech Corp Web site at http://www.edgetechcorp.com.

ABOUT EDGE TECH CORP

EDGE Tech Corp was founded in 1986 and is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company. EDGE Tech Corp is a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions. EDGE and DiskGO by EDGE are trademarks of EDGE Tech Corp. For more information, visit http://www.edgetechcorp.com. 

EDGE Tech Corp, Dallas
Nicole Rogers, 972-728-2051
Director of Marketing
F. 972-239-4214
nrogers@edgetechcorp.com

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