 V7 LAUNCHES CONNECT DEVICES FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO USB 2.0 DIGITAL DEVICES Ingram Micro House Brand Unveils Affordable Accessories to Connect Digital Devices and Peripherals to Laptop Computers such as Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and Others SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 10th, 2011 – V7, the exclusive house brand for Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) and provider of premier computer accessories worldwide, today unveiled a suite of connect devices for computer users who wish to have easier access when connecting digital devices and peripherals to their computers. The connect accessories include a USB 2.0 4-Port High Speed Mini Hub, a USB 2.0 7-Port High Speed Hub, and a 12-in-1 Universal Card Reader with 3-Port High Speed USB Hub. These connect devices provide downstream USB ports for Plug-and-Play connectivity to support digital-lifestyle products such as digital cameras, digital camcorders, portable MP3 players as well as peripherals such as scanners, external hard drives and more. “Everyday there are more and more digital devices that we connect to our computers and need easy access to those peripherals,” said Rainer Kozlik, vice president and general manager of Ingram Micro’s Global V7 Private Label Group. “Whether you’re adding a keyboard, mouse, or external hard drive to your computer, a V7 hub ensures that you will be able to make the connection. With the hub, you don’t have to pick and choose which items you keep connected to your computer.” The V7 hub connect accessories provide maximum connectivity for desktop and laptop computers to multiple digital devices and peripherals to create a richer experience to empower people to do the activities they want. The initial V7 connect hub product suite includes: V7 USB 2.0 4-Port High Speed Mini Hub The high speed USB 2.0 4-port mini-hub provides downstream USB ports and Plug-and-Play connectivity for your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 digital devices. A perfect lightweight travel tool, this compact hub tucks easily into the pocket of your laptop bag and requires no additional power supply. It offers the ideal way to connect your mouse, keyboard, digital camera, printer and more to your notebook while on the road, and virtually anywhere you need fast, handy access to your USB devices. It has fast data access with transfer rate up to 480mbps. The 4-Port hub is capable of daisy-chaining up to 127 devices. V7 USB 2.0 7-Port High Speed Hub The V7 USB 2.0 7-Port High Speed Hub lets you connect up to seven USB digital devices quickly and easily. The latest V7 high-speed hub combines outstanding performance with sleek design. The hub provides seven downstream USB ports that offer easy Plug-and-Play connectivity to your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. It lets you easily connect up to seven of your digital devices to your computer such as a MP3 player, digital camera, mouse, keyboard, or printer. Fast data access with transfer rate up to 480mbps. The V7 USB 2.0 hub is capable of daisy-chaining up to 127 devices. Its compact size seamlessly fits into luggage and complements any desktop area. V7 12-in-1 Universal Card Reader with 3-Port High Speed USB Hub The Universal Card Reader is an ideal solution for high-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multiple media devices. Easily drag and drop files, pictures and music from any media card to your computer. With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, mobile phones, or MP3 devices. It allows you to save time and conserve power on devices. No matter where you go, V7 Universal Card Reader and USB 3-Port hub helps you to easily transfer your digital images from device to device. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters. The USB 2.0 12-in-1 Universal Card Reader with the 3-Port hub bridges the gap between your computer and digital devices such as digital camera, digital camcorder, portable MP3 player, as well as peripherals such as scanners, external hard drives and more. For more information on these and other V7 products, visit www.V7-world.com or call (800) 456-8000 to speak to an Ingram Micro sales representative. About V7 V7 is Ingram Micro’s exclusive global house brand for high-quality, high-value computer accessories and supplies, including keyboards and mice, notebook computer carrying cases, LCD monitors, cables, notebook batteries, toner, wall mounts and monitor stands. Leveraging worldwide operational excellence, real-time market intelligence and global sourcing power, V7 delivers state-of-the-art products at an unmatched value maximizing return on investment for resellers and bringing higher customer satisfaction. Visit http://www.V7-world.com. About Ingram Micro Inc. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics, technical and financial support, managed and cloud-based services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving more than 150 countries on six continents with the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com. © 2012 Ingram Micro Inc. All rights reserved. V7 and the registered V7 logo are trademarks used under license by Ingram Micro Inc. | |