Dragon Flash Drive and MP4 Player: Features and Comparison

Unit 12

Visitor: Hello there. I’m thinking of buying a USB flash drive and I’ve heard you’re presenting a new device at this show. Could I see it?

Salesperson: Of course. This is the new Dragon flash drive, a compact flash memory drive that acts like a portable hard drive.

Visitor: And what’s the storage capacity?

Salesperson: Well, this model here can hold 16 gigabytes of data. We also have drives of 64 gigs, but they’re more expensive. The drive consists of a USB connector covered by a removable cap, a mass storage controller, and a flash memory chip. It also includes a write-protect switch and password protection.

Visitor: You’re getting a bit too technical for me! Does it connect like a normal drive?

Salesperson: Yes, you just plug it into a USB port on your computer. You can copy files to and from it, just as you would do with any other drive.

Visitor: So what’s the advantage of using a flash drive instead of a DVD or an external hard drive, then?

Salesperson: Good question. Firstly, a flash drive is more durable because it doesn’t contain any internal moving parts. Secondly, it’s small enough to fit on your key ring or in your pocket. That makes it ideal for:

• Moving documents between home and the office
• Carrying music files
• Backing up important documents

Visitor: And what about music and video? Have you got any devices that can play that kind of thing?

Salesperson: Yes, we’re also introducing the new Dragon MP4 player at the convention. It comes with 64 gigabytes of capacity, ideal for video fans.

Visitor: Er, sorry, what exactly is an MP4 player? Is it the same as an MP3 player?

Salesperson: Almost. It’s a portable media player that plays files compressed in the MPEG-4 format, which is more efficient than MP3. This model also features a 2.7-inch color screen, 28 hours of rechargeable battery life, and it supports multiple formats.

Visitor: OK. And what can you do with it?

Salesperson: Apart from the typical functions of a flash drive, you can also:

• Play movies
• Watch TV
• Listen to FM radio stations
• Record yourself
• Play games

Visitor: That sounds great. It might be just what I’m after! How much is it?