The ExpressCard/34 SSD is said to have capacity up to 16GB and low power consumption, which makes it suitable for use as a mobile storage solution in notebook computers with the ExpressCard slot, Transcend says.

This type of slot is a standard developed by PCMCIA to carry forward the benefits of 'plug-in' I/O cards to the next generation of personal computing devices, the company adds.

Transcend adds that ExpressCard/34 SSD is a smaller and faster plug-in module solution that supports USB 2.0 and PCI Express Applications, and matches mobile and desktop systems.

The ExpressCard/34 SSD is said to be compatible with Windows Vista and to support ReadyBoost function. Moreover, Transcend's ExpressCard/34 SSD comes bundled with a portable USB adapter, which makes it work as a regular USB flash drive, the company says.