Transcend Launches 64 GB, 128 GB Memory Cards

Transcend, has launched new SDXC UHS-I memory cards with storage spaces of 64 GB and 128 GB. Transcend's SDHC/SDXC UHS-I memory cards (128 GB) are said to be capable of storing more than 20,000 high-res images/photos and over 8500 RAW images at an average of 14 MB file size. The card can store 32 hours of HD video footage. So these cards are ideally for professional photographers and amateur filmmakers, if supported by the device they use.

The Transcend 128 GB 600x card maximum file transfer speed of 90MB/s while the 64 GB 300x card can handle 45 MB/s, according to the press release. When used with Transcend's RDF5 USB 3.0 card reader, the 128 GB 600X card is said transfer 1 GB file to a computer in about 12 seconds.

The file system used in these memory cards is the exFAT, that generally supports files larger than 4 GB. The Transcend 128 GB 600x SDXC UHS-I card is currently available for Rs 17,300; whereas the 64 GB 300x SDXC UHS-I card is available for Rs 6800.

Transcend Launches Class 10 MicroSDHC Cards

Transcend has launched a range of Class 10 microSDHC cards in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. The cards retail at a suggested price of Rs. 800 for the 4GB model, Rs. 1,300 for the 8GB model and Rs. 3,800 for the 16GB model. Measuring 11mm x 15mm x 1mm, Transcend's Class 10 microSDHC memory cards are only one tenth the size of an SDHC card. Being Class 10, the diminutive SD 3.0 specification complaint microSDHC cards offer transfer speeds up to a maximum of 20 MB/s. That comes handy in smartphones, most of which now support HD recording and that can be a bandwidth hog.

The microSDHC card is also backward compatible with SDHC slots when you slot them inside provided SDHC card adapter. While variables like encoding standards, file formats, bit-rates and image quality settings will dictate the size of the media, The 16GB microSDHC cards can typically store up to 6552 pictures (based on 5 megapixel JPEG compression format), over 88 hours of standard quality video (MPEG-4 video at 384 Kbps), or 240 minutes of HD video (AVCHD at 9 Mbps), just so you get an idea.

All Transcend's SDHC and microSDHC cards are supplied with a limited lifetime warranty, which has never made sense to us, because in our heads limited lifetime warranty essentially means that the product is covered as long as it works. Doesn't that translate into no warranty at all? Jokes aside, lifetime warranty essentially means that the product is covered for the time the product exists in the market, although that is still subject to terms and conditions dictated in the warranty documentation, which ironically isn't available till you buy the product.

Kingston microSDHC Class 10 Cards Now Available in India

Kingston has announced at the launch of 4GB and 8GB Class 10 microSDHC card in India. This card is addition to recently released 16GB Class 10 card. The company has also announced that it’ll add 32GB microSDHC card soon to its product portfolio. This Kingston microSDHC card was announced at CTIA Wireless 2011.

“Kingston’s Class 10 microSDHC cards are compatible with many of the latest mobile phones including Android™ smartphones and BlackBerry® devices, hi-def cameras and the increasingly popular tablet PCs,” says Mike Kuppinger, Flash card business manager, Kingston. “The Class 10 speed provides faster data transfer rates and the various capacities help satisfy storage needs for users with both light and heavy memory needs.”

The Kingston Class 10 microSD cards delivers 10MB/s data transfer speeds, and soon will be available in 32GB storage capacity. Kingston also offering SD adapter and a USB Card reader (Purchase separately), The SD cards helps users to capture images or videos in digital camera and card reader allow users to transfer data to PC at faster speeds. Kingston shipping the microSDHC card in a Class 4 specification currently as both standalone and part of the mobility in upto 32GB storage capacities. The cardds are fully compatible with all microSDHC host devices and works on FAT32 format. These cards operates at -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C temperatures and while the Storage Temperatures are -40°F to 185° (-40°C to 85°C). The card weighs 2.7g and backed by a lifetime warranty. Kingston Class 10 microSD cards will by the end of March.

Lexar starts shipping 64GB, 128GB SDXC cards

 

Lexar Media has announced that it is now shipping its Lexar Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 133x memory card in 64GB ($200) and 128GB ($330) capacities. The latter is an industry first, meaning that you won't find 128GB SDXC cards from anyone else. With these larger capacities, Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards are better for shooting continuous, rapid-fire images as well as extended lengths of 1080p HD video. They also offer a Class 10 speed rating with a minimum guaranteed speed of 133x (20MBps), a limited lifetime warranty, and free technical support. This Lexar series also comes with the company's Image Rescue software, which helps recover lost or deleted photo and video files.
"We saw a demand for a professional card that would allow photographers to not only capture more high-resolution images and HD video, but to also take advantage of the full capabilities of their high-performance digital SLRs and camcorders," Pachi Chen-Wong, senior product marketing manager at Lexar Media, said in a statement. "With the new Lexar Professional SDXC cards, we developed a product that will enhance the professional photography workflow. With capacities of 64GB and 128GB, photographers can capture, store and transfer more images and HD video in one place than ever before."

Adata Introduces New Scheme to channel partners

Adata Technology, the memory products manufacturer has come up with a new promotional scheme for resellers and dealers. The scheme is effective from February 21 to March 7, 2011.

This incentive program is for resellers and dealers who buy Adata microSD card from Ingram Micro, Rashi Peripherals, Technocrat Infotech and Inspan Infotech, distributors of the company. 

The incentive scheme gives resellers a chance to win Sodexo vouchers on purchases of 100 to 2000 units of Adata microSD cards. The vouchers range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 7,000.

Silicon power launched 32GB microSDHC Memory Card

Silicon Power has expanded the microSDHC memory card capacity to 32GB. This super large capacity is aimed to satisfy users of content-rich devices in all their data storage needs. In just a fingernail-sized card, over 9,000 photos, nearly 500 minutes of full HD videos, more than 6,000 songs and thousands of files can be stored in mobile handsets, digital cameras, ebook readers or electronic photo frames. It provides users the versatility of having instant access to valuable data anytime and anywhere. 

In addition to microSDHC single pack, this high-capacity memory card also comes in two adapter packs: SD Adapter pack and SD and miniSD Adapters pack. The adaptor packs increase the ways of data sharing and caters to consumers with different usages needs. It provides versatility and convenience to users on transferring and processing data on many platforms to users.

Silicon Power 32GB microSDHC Class4 memory cards are in compliance with the 2.00 specifications and Class4 standards set by the SD Association. It features superb compatibility with mobiles, card readers and many other SD-compliant devices available in the market. 

The whole product lines of Silicon Power microSDHC memory cards come with lifetime warranty.