Transcend JetFlash DSC — USB drive with camera or vice versa?

Transcend Information announced its hybrid solution — JetFlash Digital Still Camera (JetFlash DSC), that combines USB-storage and a low-resolution camera. According to the press release there are only two models available for a while — TS128MJF-DSC and TS256MJF-DSC — 128 MB and 256 MB solutions respectively. But, assuming JetFlash A/2A naming method and capacities we can suppose further line extention.

As for the size, the device is rather compact — 80x29x16 mm (while "pure" JetFlash A/2A with capacity up to 512 MB is a bit smaller — 75x25x11mm and the size of 1, 2, and 4 GB JetFlash is 88x33x15 mm). JetFlash Digital Still Camera weights 26 grams, that is commensurable with JetFlash drives with their 15 and 24 grams. Being the first company´s solution the device is equipped with low-speed USB 1.1 (transfer rate while reading — 550 Kbyte/sec (max.), writing — 400 Kbyte/sec (max.)).

Here are the others specs that could be interesting:

• Sensor Resolution: 640 X 480 pixels (VGA)
• Optical Image Size:1/4"
• Optical Lens: Fixed focus length
• Lens Specification: F2.8 ; View angle — 53°
• Focus Range: 45cm ~ infinity
• White Balance: Auto
• Shot to Shot Time: up to 2 seconds
• Power On Time: up to 3 seconds
• Battery Charge Time: up to 2 hours
• Temperature Range: Operation: 0°C–45°C, Storage: —10°C–60°C

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