MONROE, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Victorinox Swiss Army today announced the release of its first USB designed specifically for Mac users. Fittingly named the Jetsetter, the USB features flight-friendly Swiss Army implements along with a detachable flash drive, and is pre-loaded with security software specific to Mac devices.

"The Jetsetter offers Mac users a survival tool for a modern device-driven world," said Rene Stutz, President of Victorinox Swiss Army North America. "The USB couples file security with the everyday functionality and beautiful design that users have come to expect from a Swiss Army product. Engineering the Jetsetter to be compatible with Apple devices and the Apple user's lifestyle has been a fun and rewarding project that we are excited to see come to life."

Available in an 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB version, the Jetsetter's secure software allows users to encrypt files, securely store personal username and password information and browse the Internet in Swiss Army style, without leaving traces of browsing history, files or cookies. More information on each storage capacity is as follows:

• 8 GB Jetsetter ($39.95)
  • Available in Black
  • 8 GB Removable USB 2.0 Flash Drive
  • Implements include: Scissors, Nail File with Screwdriver, Tweezers, Key Ring, Ballpoint Pen and Clamshell Opener
• 16 GB Jetsetter ($49.99)
  • Available in Red
  • 16 GB Removable USB 2.0 Flash Drive
  • Implements include: Scissors, Bottle Opener, Magnetic Phillips Screwdriver, Wire Stripper, Tweezers, Key Ring and Ballpoint Pen
• 32 GB Jetsetter ($99.99)
  • Available in SilverTech
  • 32 GB Removable USB 2.0 Flash Drive
  • Implements include: Scissors, Bottle Opener, Magnetic Phillips Screwdriver, Wire Stripper, Ballpoint Pen, Key Ring and LED Mini Light

The Jetsetter, available now, is being sold exclusively through the Apple Online Store.

For more information on Swiss Army's full line of products, please visit www.swissarmy.com. You can also follow them on Twitter @SwissArmy or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/victorinoxswissarmy?fref=ts.

About Victorinox Swiss Army

Victorinox produces and sells unique, high-quality products worldwide which are of practical use in differing areas of life: Swiss Army Knives, Cutlery, Timepieces, Travel Gear, Fashion and Fragrances. The head office of the company is in Ibach, Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland. This is where the founder of the company, Karl Elsener, first set up his cutler's business in 1884 and, a few years later, designed the legendary "Original Swiss Army Knife."

SOURCE Victorinox Swiss Army