Apacer eNews
Issue No.11 / Aug. 31, 2004
Apacer introduces Share Steno CD211
- the world's first stand-alone 2-way portable USB storage device with USB2.0 OTG and LCD panel
"Worrying about the capacity of the DSC memory card when you are on a trip? Don't want to carry the laptop all along?" Travelers who love taking pictures or professional photographers must have had these troubles. "Share Steno CD211, the portable USB 2.0 OTG storage device "from Apacer Technology Inc. is the total solution. It is a stand-alone two-way portable USB storage device for use with 2.5 " HDD, allowing you to connect to a DSC, MP3 player, flash drive, card reader and any USB device. It is stand-alone because it does not require connections with a PC. This world's first two-way portable USB storage device equipped with USB2.0 OTG and LCD panel at the same time will be available on the market this September!
According to Apacer Technology Inc., Share Steno CD211 is specially designed for travelers, professional photographers, users using various USB storage devices, and users who need an external hard drive. Share Steno CD211 allows users to copy data from and to any USB storage device without connecting to a PC. For example, when the memory card on your DSC is full, you can transfer image data on the memory card to Share Steno CD211 with a USB cable, so that you can continue to take pictures with your DSC. If you are tired of the music on your MP3 player, you can delete the tracks on the player and copy to the player tracks that have been stored on Share Steno CD211, as if it was an MP3 library with super capacity!
The USB2.0 OTG (on-the-go) interface allows it to detect USB device automatically and perform 2-way data copying, copy and delete selected files, create new folders and file management without connecting to a PC. When connecting to a PC, it is a general external hard drive. The golden-backlight LCD panel allows users to view number and size of files.

Share Steno CD211 is slim and modern in design and is offered in high-tech blue and pearl white colors. It is lightweight at just 220g even after connected to a hard drive. It is Li-ion battery operated and can work continuously for 1 hour without external power supply. Though it has a fashionable metal back cover, the anti-slippery pad equipped on allows users to have a warm touch of the device. Apacer's concern for the design details makes users enjoy the modern digital life of Share Steno CD211. The USB cable and the device bag that comes with the device make data transfer more convenient.

Apacer has equipped various friendly user interfaces and functions on Share Steno CD211, such as the iconic display of various functions and data copying status, one-button copy all, automatic shutdown setup, driver-free automatic detection of USB devices, etc. Moreover, users can update the latest software and firmware anytime from Apacer's official website at www.apacer.com.tw.

About Apacer Technology
Apacer Technology was founded in 1997, a company invested by Acer Group. Its marketing and sales locations cover five big continents in the world. The company positions its brand as the "innovator of digital storage application" and is dedicated to digital storage applications and services. Apacer is the only company with the capabilities of covering both the memory module and the multimedia digital domains, as well as integrating both hardware and software research and development. The company is ranked as the fourth global largest memory module manufacturer and the ninth global largest flash storage product supplier. Its products include various types of memory modules and many innovative, fun and convenient IA digital storage products, such as portable digital photo burner, USB flash drive, memory card, card reader, etc.

Additionally, the company also owns year-round "Apacer Digital Experiencing Hall" providing consumers the most direct and heart-touching services. It is expected that through Apacer's digital storage technology and service, everyone is able to "enjoy the modern digital life" at ease.