Sony Europe launched the new Memory Stick PRO Duo, in capacities ranging from 128MB to 4GB depending on their format (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO High Speed and Memory Stick Micro).

They incorporate colour coding for easy identification of the different format line-ups as well as the different capacity. In addition, all Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo media now come complete with a standard size Memory Stick adaptor to enable use with standard size Memory Stick compatible devices - as well as the Duo size compatible products.

At one-third the size and half the weight of the standard-size Memory Stick cards, the Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO Duo High Speed currently represent the most versatile format in the Memory Stick range. Many recently launched products such as digital still cameras and camcorders, mobile phones, notebook computers and the Sony PSP™, feature a Memory Stick PRO Duo slot as standard.

All Memory Stick PRO Duo media offer a minimum write speed of 15Mb/s. They are capable of operating in extreme working conditions, making them suitable for use in both hot and low temperatures.

The new Memory Stick Duo line-up with the new packaging design and inclusive adaptor will be introduced in Summer 2006. The 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media will be available from summer 2006 and will cost approximately €170.