Sony Electronics is introducing four new additions to the Micro Vault USB storage media product lineup.

Leading off the new lineup is the Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access, a portable storage device that provides the convenience of using a unique fingerprint identification system to replace passwords or IDs for web site access.

The Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access also features a 128 MB embedded storage capacity, a docking station and quick access via a high-speed USB 2.0 connection.

Joining the Fingerprint Access unit is a new Micro Vault with an incorporated Memory Stick® media reader/writer, which offers the benefit of two storage devices in one, allowing easy movement of data between the removable Memory Stick media card and the Micro Vault's 128 MB of embedded memory, or directly to a computer. Compatible with all Memory Stick media formats including Memory Stick Duo with adapter, Micro Vault with Memory Stick media reader/writer also enables high-speed data transfer when used with Memory Stick PRO™ media.

The Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access (Model USM128C) will be available this month at a suggested retail price of $139.99.