Pretec has now released the 1st 16GB USB Flash Drive, the highest capacity thumb drive in the world, today at IFA 2006. 16GB capacity is nearly the equivalent to 4 DVDs or 23 compact discs, which can store around 5400 photos in regular size or more than 4000 MP3 songs. With access speed up to 25MB/sec and extra features providing data security and convenience such as password protection, data encryption, write protection, and/or auto-execute pre-defined or user-defined files, make Pretec 16GB i-Disk II ideal for commercial applications.

With the same advanced flash memory packaging technology of Pretec 16GB i-Disk II, Pretec also announced today to increase the highest capacity to 8GB for i-Disk Touch, a USB Flash Drive with built-in fingerprint security; and i-Disk Connect+, a multi-function USB Flash Drive with fingerprint security and built-in hub for endless capacity and function expansion. In addition, the i-Disk Bulletproof (water, fire and bullet proof USB Flash Drive) capacity is now increased to 4GB. Pretec 16GB i-Disk II is sampling now with mass production scheduled at Q4/2006. Demonstration of Pretec 16GB i-Disk II to selected news media can be arranged by appointment at IFA.