23 GB drive 

Sony has introduced its branded blue laser-based ProDATA (Professional Disc for DATA) solution kits for storage applications and backup. ProDATA drives pack up to 23 GB of storage capacity onto a single-sided optical disc. Being optical-based it allows for high-speed random access of files, making it suitable for both near-line and archival storage applications. 

The range of ProDATA drives includes three models for simple integration into almost every environment: an internal SCSI, external SCSI and an external USB 2.0 version. They also feature 11 MB/second read and 9 MB/second write transfer speeds. The ProDATA solution kits also include disc-formatting software consisting of Software Architect's Disk TuneUp and Sony Professional Disc for DATA rewritable media. The media is encased in a resin cartridge to protect it from dust, fingerprints and other outside contaminants. 

Price: Internal SCSI model (BW-F101/A): Rs 162,000; External SCSI model (BW-RS101) and external USB 2.0 model (BW-RU101): Rs 180,000; Professional Disc for DATA media for both the write-once and rewritable version: Rs 2,430

Contact: Apex Computers, Chennai. Tel: 24455185. E-mail: sales@apexcomp.net.

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