PQI Storage, PQI Air, and PQI Audio Products Lines Launched

Five Product Lines with High Speed, High Capacity, and Wireless Connectivity

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 takes place from February 25 to 28 in Barcelona, and PQI, the global leader in wireless storage solutions, will be showcasing five new product lines at booth 7G123. With the PQI Storage, PQI Air, PQI Mobility, PQI Power, and PQI Audio product lines, the main theme for PQI at the exhibition will be "My Smart Mobile Life." PQI will be making new technological waves by unleashing these cutting edge and trendy products!

Mr. Alan Chang , CEO of Global Operations at PQI, pointed out that NFC is emerging as a major component in mobile phone, tablet computers, and portable devices. In addition, e-commerce through NFC is also a major focus for mobile hardware makers such as Google and Sony. Research shows that the market for NFC is still in its infancy for 2013, and the possibilities for such applications are broad and diverse. Shipments of NFC-enabled devices in 2013 are predicted to reach 100 million to 250 million units worldwide. Driven by smart phones, shipments of portable devices such as smart phones and tablet computers will reach a predicted 500 million units by 2015. This shows that NFC applications will be at the forefront of developments. 2013 marks the beginning of NFC's ascent, and innovation shall be the driving force for NFC-enabled portable devices to bring in higher added value in broader markets!

In light of this, PQI will be launching the world's first NFC-enabled flash drive at MWC. Near Field Communication, or NFC, provides deeper integration and stronger protection for personal information, trade secrets, and data security. Simply plug the flash drive into a USB slot, place a point-to-point NFC-enabled phone close to the PQI NFC flash drive, and easily access encrypted data on the flash drive. NFC support safeguards your personal data with the strongest possible protection mechanisms. Furthermore, the proprietary PQI app features an intuitive interface for customizing your settings with step-by-step instructions.

Five Star Products:

­PQI Storage

1. The i-Lock is the world's smallest flash drive. Built on PQI's patented COB3.0 technology, it comes in a size smaller than a US penny. The zinc alloy unibody features excellent tensile strength while the silver metallic color shines through the matte surface finish. It is designed to combine aesthetics and texture, and its elegant construction means it goes well with the Ultrabook and MacBook Air devices. Capacities up to 32GB are available, to take full advantage of the speed of the USB3.0 interface. Data transfer times are greatly reduced while the low power requirements help reduce the device's carbon footprint. This amazing product is definitely one of a kind in its class.

2. Thunder1 is the world's smallest bootable USB3.0 flash drive with support for the new Windows 8 "Windows To Go" feature. Thunder1 is not only fully Microsoft certified, but also comes with improved specs for the user to boot to Windows on any computer from this flash drive. Users on-the-go can conveniently take a portable operating system with them in a lightweight and compact package, any time, any where. Thunder1 features a built-in SSD controller to support high-performance throughput and low latency data access.

3. Thunder4 is the world's only flash drive with performance exceeding that of SSDs. PQI specifically designed this flash drive for the customers looking for a high capacity and high speed solution in a small package. Thunder4 features a massive 256GB capacity with lightning reads of 400MB/s and writes of 400MB/s. This exceptional performance is affordably priced for the consumer market, and the large capacity can be accessed in a blink of the eye!

­PQI Air

PQI Air Bank 2 is a "Four-in-One" device designed for wireless sharing.

1. Supports sharing through 3G, 4G, and LTE dongle for Internet access through the USB port.
2. Built-in USB port to effortlessly access and share data without cables.
3. Functions as a mini AP to share an Ethernet connection with multiple devices.
4. Functions as a portable power source, with high-quality built-in cells.

PQI Air Pen+ functions both as a wireless router with a personal cloud server and as a portable power source.

1. Simply plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port to enable the wireless AP functions (802.11b/g/n).
2. Provides wireless Internet access for your iPad, tablet computer, or Ultrabook on business trips and vacations at hotels without Wi-Fi.
3. The built-in 2600mAh cell doubles as a portable power source to keep your devices charged when on the road.
4. The USB charger port provides power to the iPhone5, iPad mini, and iPod devices and keeps them charged.

­PQI Mobility

Apple users are in luck! Hot on the heels of the iPhone 5, PQI is also providing the latest 8-Pin Lightning cable in 40cm, 100cm, and 180cm configurations, all fully certified by Apple. iOS6 and above are supported, to ensure the safe transfer of your data without worries. The PQI Car Charger can also be used to charge your iPhone5, iPad mini, and iPod.

­PQI Power

The exhibition showcases products that use only high quality cells that are stable and do not overheat, such as the iPower 7800 U2, which is designed with two USB ports to supply power to two portable devices simultaneously; iPower 5200 A8 and iPower 4400 A8 both feature the latest 8-Pin Lightning cable, fully certified by Apple for safety and compatibility; the iPower 5200 A8 even features a micro USB port for charging two different devices at the same time. The PQI iPower series is backed by a US$10 million product liability insurance policy. Consumers can confidently use the iPower products with their smart phones, tablet computers, or other portable devices.

­PQI Audio

The 3.5mm audio jack is integrated into the wrist strap for effortless portability with your mobile phone, tablet computer, MP3 player, or other digital players. Simply attach the strap to your wrist and bring your device with you.

With all eyes on PQI, our continued innovation and quality products will ensure our position the industry leader in R&D and time-to-market capacity, thus creating richer, more diverse, and smart mobile lives for all!

About PQI

PQI was founded in 1997 and joined the Foxlink group in 2010. Not only is PQI the world leader in wireless storage media technology and products, it is also one of the world's top ten professional manufacturers of DRAM module and flash memory devices. The company's products are distributed to markets all over the world, and its sales are represented in its five biggest product lines: PQI Storage, PQI Air, PQI Power, PQI Audio, and PQI Mobility. Power Quotient International Co., Ltd. (PQI) is a publicly listed company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ISIN Code: 6145).For the latest news from Power Quotient International Co., Ltd, please visit PQI's international webpage at https://www.pqigroup.com