LetsGoMobile http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/flashmemory/ Letsgomobile http://www.letsgomobile.org/images/site/letsgomobile_rssfeed.jpg http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/flashmemory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4874/netbook-memory-cards/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4874/netbook-memory-cards/ SanDisk Corporation announced the SanDisk Netbook SDHC removable flash memory card, offering consumers an easy and affordable way to significantly increase their netbooks’ storage capacity. Consumers simply insert the SanDisk Netbook SDHC card into a netbook’s card slot to add capacity instantly. This news expands upon the previously announced next-generation SanDisk pSSD product family, which serve as drop-in replacements for hard disk drives (HDDs) in netbooks. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4470/sdxc-memory-cards/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4470/sdxc-memory-cards/ At the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress, we spoke to Akihiro Kasahara, Senior Fellow Business Development Office Corporate Research & Development Center of Toshiba, about the new memory card which is expected this year; the SDXC. During the CES show at the beginning of this year, the specifications of the new platform based on Secure Digital (SD) were released. Current SD memory cards have a maximum storage capacity of 2GB, followed by the SDHC cards which start from 4GB up to a maximum capacity of 32GB. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4325/microsd-cards/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4325/microsd-cards/ Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has developed the first mobile security card offering contactless smart-card security in addition to the usual data storage functions. The new security feature is provided by a cryptography controller with an NFC-compatible interface integrated in the microSD card along with the flash memory. The Mobile Security Card CL thus serves as an ideal basis for implementing security and payment functions in cell phones and for many other mobile applications. This innovation from G&D addresses the needs of digital identity solution providers. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:42:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4290/nintendo-wii-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4290/nintendo-wii-memory/ SanDisk announced a 2 Gigabyte 2 Rock Band 2 SD gaming card, significantly increasing the storage capacity available to gamers using the Nintendo Wii console. This memory boost enables users to conveniently store additional content without worrying about running out of space. The SanDisk 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card is expected to be available for U.S. retailers this Spring, and carries a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $12.99. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:35:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4281/cell-phone-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4281/cell-phone-memory/ SanDisk, a global leader in flash memory products, announced at the CES 2009 in Las Vegas that it will be shipping its 16 gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro (M2) mobile memory cards - the world’s largest removable flash storage capacity for cell phones - in January 2009. This increased memory capacity, coupled with the high performance of the SanDisk Mobile Ultra flash memory line, allows consumers to further take advantage of the many storage-intensive features offered by today’s multimedia cell phones such as music playback, digital photo and video camera functions, gaming and GPS applications. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:43:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4279/sdxc-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4279/sdxc-memory/ The next-generation SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card specification, announced today at the 2009 International CES, dramatically improves consumers' digital lifestyles by providing the portable storage and speed needed to store weeks of high-definition video, years of photo collections and months of music to mobile phones, cameras and camcorders, and other consumer electronic devices. The new SDXC specification provides up to 2 terabytes storage capacity and accelerates SD interface read/write speeds to 104 megabytes per second this year, with a road map to 300 megabytes per second. SDXC will enable camcorders to provide longer, professional level HD video recording with a small form factor. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:35:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4218/16gb-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4218/16gb-microsdhc/ Additional enhancements to SDHC memory card lineup include ultrafast, Class 6 SDHC cards in 8GB and 16GB capacities. Toshiba, a leading innovator in flash memory card technologies and solutions introduced a new memory card line-up with the launch of a 16GB microSDHC card offering the largest capacity available in the market. At the same time, the company extended its range of industry-leading memory card solutions by adding ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards to its line-up. Mass production of the new Toshiba SDHC memory cards will start in December, with production of the new Toshiba micro SDHC slated to start in January 2009. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:27:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3945/16gb-phone-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3945/16gb-phone-memory/ SanDisk, a global leader in flash memory products, announced it is bringing to market its 16GB microSDHC and 16GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) mobile memory cards - the world’s largest removable storage capacity for mobile phones. Best Buy Mobile and Verizon Wireless stores are the first major retail outlets in the United States to carry the SanDisk 16GB mobile phone memory cards. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:22:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3708/8gb-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3708/8gb-microsdhc/ Kingston Technology Company announced the addition of 8GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC) Flash memory cards to its mobile memory storage line. Shipping immediately, the new Kingston 8GB microSDHC cards offer greater storage options to the latest mobile phones and digital devices in the smallest footprint available. Kingston 8GB microSDHC flash memory cards can store more than 1,500 digital songsa, more than 4,000 images from a 5 Megapixel camera phone, or up to eight hours of videoc, greatly surpassing storage limits on mobile phones without Flash memory card slots. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3686/sony-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3686/sony-memory/ With the launch of its first 8GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, Sony RME (Recording Media & Energy) has pushed up the current 4GB maximum capacity by 100%. To put this in context, upgrading a Sony Ericsson mobile phone with the new 8 GB M2 memory card will give customers a choice of over 5,000 fine quality 5 megapixel photos, over 2000 MP3 songs (4min per song at 128kbps), or over 88 hours of high quality MPEG 4 video (at 192kbps). Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3451/phone-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3451/phone-memory/ SanDisk Corporation, the proven leader in flash memory, announced the availability of SanDisk Mobile Ultra, microSD, microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro (M2) flash mobile memory cards, which are available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities - the industry’s first premium mobile phone storage cards. Must-have product for consumers who embody the digital lifestyle, the SanDisk Mobile Ultra high-performance cards are “best of breed” premium cards that provide fast side-loading speeds. This means that users will experience accelerated transfer rates of digital files to and from their mobile memory card and their computer. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:33:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2928/32gb-sdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2928/32gb-sdhc/ Giving photo enthusiasts the freedom to take more digital pictures and shoot more video, SanDisk Corporation increased both capacities and speeds in its SanDisk Ultra II flash memory line with the introduction of 32- and 16-gigabyte (GB) SDHC cards and an 8GB SDHC Plus flash memory card. The new SanDisk flash memory cards offer faster read and write speeds of 15 megabytes per second2 (15MB/sec), up from previous speeds of 10MB/sec read and 9MB/sec write in the SanDisk Ultra II line. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2797/12gb-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2797/12gb-microsdhc/ SanDisk Corporation announced it has begun to sample 12-gigabyte (GB) microSDHC flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers for testing and evaluation. The SanDisk microSDHC 12GB card represents a 50 percent boost in card capacity from SanDisk's industry-leading 8GB microSDHC cards, which are currently available worldwide, and highlights the growing popularity of mobile phones with storage-intensive features that incl. music players, cameras, video recording and playback and GPS capabilities. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:52:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2763/sandisk-cruzer-titanium-plus/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2763/sandisk-cruzer-titanium-plus/ SanDisk announced the Cruzer Titanium Plus, a USB flash drive that offers automatic online backup, giving users true peace of mind. At the CES 2008 in Las Vegas the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus will be featured where SanDisk will be demonstrating new products in the Las Vegas Convention Center. With a capacity of four gigabytes, The SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus, is the first flash memory product from SanDisk to offer online backup. Users get the best of both worlds, with access online and offline: When the Sandisk Cruzer Titanium Plus is plugged into a computer data is always available. Through any computer connected to the internet users get quick access to their backed-up files. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:16:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2510/sony-memory-stick-micro/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2510/sony-memory-stick-micro/ Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division announced the launch of exclusive Poker Promo editions of Memory Stick Micro and MicroVault Midi USB keys. The special edition Sony Memory Stick Micro, available as 1GB or 2GB models, offers a free ‘Midnight Hold’Em Poker’ game to download onto a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. While the special edition MicroVault Midi 2GB and 4GB comes with a PC game of World Championship Poker 2 in the box. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2490/8gb-mobile-phone-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2490/8gb-mobile-phone-memory/ SanDisk announced the availability of its 8GB microSDHC and 8GB M2 flash memory cards to retail stores worldwide. The new flash memory cards are fully compatible with the new series of mobile phones that have been released over the past months. The SanDisk 8GB microSDHC and the M2 flash memory cards are ideal for the growing number of users who make their mobile phone, digital camera or video players - the centerpiece of their lifestyle. Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2402/sandisk-8gb-sdhc-flash-memory-card/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2402/sandisk-8gb-sdhc-flash-memory-card/ More capacity and fast transfer speeds are the chief benefits of the SanDisk Extreme III 8GB SDHC flash memory card, which was introduced by SanDisk. This and other imaging products from SanDisk will be displayed in Booth 1808 at PhotoPlus 2007 International Conference & Expo, which opens Thursday at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The 8GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC card can store more than 4,000 high-resolution photos or up to 16 hours of MPEG 4 video. The SDHC flash memory card has a read/write speed of 20 megabytes per second, thus providing rapid downloads to a personal computer. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:39:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2207/mobile-phone-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2207/mobile-phone-memory/ Revenue from shipments of removable memory cards for handsets is expected to be over $7 billion in 2007, compared with $5 billion expected from headset shipments including both Bluetooth and wired headsets, according to a recent study from ABI Research. Memory cards will continue to be the highest revenue-generating mobile phone accessory category over the next five years. ABI Research industry analyst Shailendra Pandey says, “With few exceptions, memory cards for handsets are bought by users separately from the handset purchase, whereas an increasing number of headsets are now being supplied inbox with the handsets.” Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2192/4gb-microsdhc-card/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2192/4gb-microsdhc-card/ Kingston announced it's microSDHC Flash memory cards, starting with a 4GB microSDHC card in a Class 4 speed rating. Providing speed and capacity increases in the smallest footprint available, Kingston microSDHC cards are perfect to meet the rising multimedia demands of mobile phones and digital devices able to take advantage of the advanced expansion memory platform. “As next-generation mobile phones promise cutting edge functionality in ever-smaller form factors, demands increase on hardware to deliver these features, particularly in the area of expansion memory where storage and read/write performance becomes greater,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2027/universal-flash-storage/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2027/universal-flash-storage/ Micron Technology, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Sony Ericsson, Spansion, STMicroelectronics, and Texas Instruments announced that they support the creation of a far-ranging industry specification for removable memory cards and embedded memory solutions being standardized by the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (JEDEC), a open-standards organization in the semiconductor industry. JEDEC is well known for its expertise in the standardization of component technologies and solutions. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2074/sandisk-xpresscard-16gb/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2074/sandisk-xpresscard-16gb/ SanDisk Corporation launched the SanDisk Express line of high-performance flash memory products, based on the ExpressCard technology standard. SanDisk Express products aim to deliver best-of-class solutions for professional videographers and photographers who demand speed, durability and reliability. The first product in the SanDisk Express line is the SanDisk ExpressCard, a flash memory card designed for a new generation of professional camcorders that record to ExpressCards rather than magnetic tape, hard discs or optical discs. The SanDisk ExpressCard memory card for professional camcorders is expected to be available in November, in 8 gigabyte (GB) and 16 gigabyte capacities. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:48:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1998/sony-memory-stick-pro-hg/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1998/sony-memory-stick-pro-hg/ Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division announced the launch of its Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG product line-up earlier this year and started the first shipments at the beginning of August . The “Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG” is an extended format of the “Sony Memory Stick PRO” format, offering high performances to meet the stringent demands of end users using digital entertainment equipments. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:49:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1967/8gb-m2/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1967/8gb-m2/ SanDisk announced that it is shipping the SanDisk 8GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) flash memory cards to phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation purposes. Primarily used in Sony Ericsson mobile phones, the 8GB SanDisk M2 cards are ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile Phone - with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder - the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle. At 8GB, SanDisk offers the largest capacity M2 card in the world. The new SanDisk M2 8GB card will allow consumers to listen to more than 2,000 digital songs, or store more than 5,000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high-quality MPEG 4 videos. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:08:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1966/sandisk-ultra-sdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1966/sandisk-ultra-sdhc/ SanDisk introduced a new capacity in its high-performance SanDisk Ultra II line: a 4GB SDHC Plus card. The SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus 4GB card offers fast read and write speeds of 10 megabytes per second (10MB/sec), reducing the waiting time between camera shots and the download time when transferring photos and video to a computer. “With video recording becoming a standard feature on digital still cameras, memory cards need more capacity and speed to capture not only high-quality photos, but also video” said Susan Park, senior product marketing manager for SanDisk Ultra II cards. The 4GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price in the United States of $79.99. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:06:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1965/sandisk-express-card/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1965/sandisk-express-card/ SanDisk launched the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter, offering fast transfer speeds from memory cards to notebook computers without the need to carry cables or external card readers. The new SanDisk adapter fits into the ExpressCard slot now found in most new notebook computers, and accepts six card formats: SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. Many competing ExpressCard adapters only accept the full size Memory Stick format, running counter to the swing in market momentum toward the smaller Duo form factor. The SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter is expected to available in North America and Europe in September. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1964/sandisk-8gb-cruzer-micro/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1964/sandisk-8gb-cruzer-micro/ SanDisk Corporation announced an 8 gigabyte (GB) model of its popular Cruzer Micro USB flash drive, double the largest capacity previously available in the Cruzer Micro line. Only two inches long, a half-inch thick and weighing less than half an ounce, the 8GB Cruzer Micro nonetheless can hold a massive personal library - 1,600 ultra-high-resolution digital pictures, 2,000 digital songs or five hours of high-quality home video. Cruzer Micro 8GB is expected to be available worldwide in mid-September with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price in the United States of $129.99. Cruzer Micro also continues to be available in four smaller capacities. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:04:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1930/8gb-memorystick-pro-duo/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1930/8gb-memorystick-pro-duo/ SanDisk introduced a new capacity in its high-performance Memory Stick PRO Duo series; an 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card. The SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Duo 8GB flash card offers fast read and write speeds of 10 megabytes per second (10MB/sec), reducing the waiting time between camera shots and the download time when transferring photos and video to a computer. “With video recording becoming a standard feature on digital still cameras, memory cards need more capacity and speed to capture not only high-quality photos, but also video” said Susan Park, senior product marketing manager for SanDisk Ultra II cards. The new SanDisk 8GB SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo card has a U.S. MSRP of $159.99. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:03:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1671/mobile-media-kit/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1671/mobile-media-kit/ To simplify the use of and get the most out of today’s latest mobile devices, PNY Technologies introduced the 4-In-1 Mobile Media Kit. Now, users can choose a single memory device to work with virtually all digital cameras, mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, laptops, smart phones or any device that supports an SD card or USB drive allowing them to capture and transport their favorite content on multiple devices using the same memory device. The 4-In-1 Mobile Media Kit contains a MicroSD card and three adapters, converting the MicroSD a MiniSD card, standard SD card, or a USB drive. PNY’s new 4-in-1 Mobile Media Kit is available f in capacities of 1GB and 2GB for an MSRP of $29.99 and $49.99, respectively. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1962/panasonic-16gb-sdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1962/panasonic-16gb-sdhc/ Panasonic, a leader in High Definition technology and market leader in Flat Panel HDTVs announced that the company will release a 16GB Pro High Speed SDHC Memory Card. The new card, designated RP-SDV16GU1K, featuring both high capacity and high speed, will be globally released in November 2007 with an estimated retail price of $319.99. The arrival of Panasonic’s 16GB model further strengthens its Pro High Speed line-up which now offers five models: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB card sizes with the Class 6 Speed specification. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1614/microsd-collegiate-cards/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1614/microsd-collegiate-cards/ Kingston Technology Company introduced a microSD Collegiate card in 1GB and 2GB capacities that offers college-themed content. Partnering with Movaya and 2Thumbz, the Kingston flash cards give students, faculty, alumni and fans across the country access to fight songs, school logo wallpapers and related content that can be used to personalize one’s mobile phone. “The growing popularity of microSD cards in mobile phones has made them an invaluable tool for moving contact info and mobile data when changing phones, or transferring files between PCs and phones, for students and professionals alike,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:04:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1597/sandisk-ducati/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1597/sandisk-ducati/ Borrowing from the lightning-fast speeds, precision engineering and colorful style of international motorcycle racing, SanDisk launched a new turbo-charged flash memory card - the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition SD Plus. The SanDisk SD Plus Extreme Ducati has the quickest read/write times of the SanDisk portfolio and represent the company’s ultimate performance products for digital photographers. The announcement was made during a press conference at SanDisk headquarters on the eve of the US Grand Prix MotoGP race on July 22 at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Initial distribution of the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Secure Digital Plus is planned for August in North America and Europe. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1598/ducati-usb-flash-drive/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1598/ducati-usb-flash-drive/ SanDisk rolled out the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive. A tribute to Ducati’s distinctive Italian design and engineering, the new drive has the same glossy red chassis and black trim as the Ducati Corse team motorcycles now racking up victories on the MotoGP circuit. The true “Ducatisti,” as aficionados of Ducati motorcycles call themselves, will appreciate the attention to detail in the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Drive, including the Ducati Corse logo on top of the drive and the red tail light that illuminates whenever the drive is inserted into the USB port of a computer. It is expected to be available in North America and Europe in August, and worldwide in September. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1526/toshiba-4gb-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1526/toshiba-4gb-microsdhc/ Toshiba Corporation, a leading innovator in memory card solutions, today expanded its line of small-format, high-speed, high-capacity memory cards with the announcement of the launch of a 4-gigabyte (GB) microSDHC card. The addition of the new card extends Toshiba’s comprehensive range of microSDHC cards, the preferred memory card for mobile phone applications, from 256MB up to 4GB. The new cards will be available worldwide from July. Toshiba’s 4GB microSDHC card meets SD memory card standard Ver. 2.00, the SD card standard for high density SD products with a capacity of over 2GB. The card is designed for use in dedicated microSDHC slots, but can also be used in standard SDHC card slots in an adapter. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1500/sandisk-8gb-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1500/sandisk-8gb-microsdhc/ SanDisk Corporation announced that it is has begun sampling 6GB and 8GB microSD High Capacity (microSDHC) flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation. The new flash memory cards are ideal for the growing number of feature rich multimedia handsets that bring together phones, music players, hand held computers, digital cameras and more. An 8GB microSDHC card can store more than 2,000 digital songs, or more than 5,000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high quality MPEG 4 video2. Retail release of the cards and availability to phone manufacturers and network operators are planned for later in 2007. Pricing has not yet been determined. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:03:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1499/4gb-m2/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1499/4gb-m2/ SanDisk announced the availability of the 4GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) card. With the capacity to hold up to 1,000 MP3 songs, 9,600 high-resolution photos or up to 20 hours of MPEG4 video2, the 4GB M2 is compatible with Sony Ericsson’s latest generation of slim line, multimedia mobile handsets such as the Cybershot and Walkman series. “Music, video, photos, games - these are the types of content driving the need for higher capacity cards such as the 4GB M2,” said Jeff Kost, vice president and general manager of the Mobile Consumer Solutions division at SanDisk. “This trend is expected to grow as consumers embrace the mobile lifestyle and demand more storage-intensive features from a mobile device.” Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:58:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1375/4gb-mcp/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1375/4gb-mcp/ Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it has developed a four gigabyte (GB) MCP (multi-chip package) for mobile phones that for the first time forgoes the need for an external memory card slot and also eliminates having to develop interface software for all types of NAND memory. Samsung’s new moviMCP is a multi-chip package carrying an embedded (moviNAND) memory solution, which provides a simple-to-design memory package that satisfies the high-speed data transmission needs of mobile phones, while fully supporting the communication features within the handset. Thu, 31 May 2007 18:58:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1373/micard/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1373/micard/ MultiMediaCard Association announced a specification for the brand new miCARD, a 12mm x 21mm x 1.95mm storage card designed for easy data interchange between MMC and USB devices. When used in portable devices such as cameras, smart phones and PDAs, miCARD takes advantage of the low power consumption and high performance characteristics of the MMC interface. The sleek and versatile miCARD then allows consumers to transfer that media-rich content to PCs, printers and home entertainment appliances by inserting the card directly into those devices’ existing USB connectors - without the need for dedicated card slots or separate card readers. Thu, 31 May 2007 16:59:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1349/microsd-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1349/microsd-memory/ Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed an 8Gigabyte (GB) microSD (Secure Digital) memory card, a size optimal for today’s multimedia mobile phones. Featuring the highest capacity today for a microSD card, the new fingernail-sized card is capable of storing 2,000 MP3 music files, 4,000 digital photos, or approximately five DVD-quality movies. SD cards, to date, have been largely used for data storage in digital still cameras and increasingly in televisions. MicroSD cards, which are a quarter the size of an SD card, are backward compatible with SD cards using an extender, to allow multimedia downloaded by mobile phones to be displayed on other media. Tue, 22 May 2007 19:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1165/lg-prada/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1165/lg-prada/ AMD today announced that powerful AMD multimedia technology is concealed behind the sleek, elegant exterior of the new touch-screen Prada phone by LG Electronics Mobile Communications. Despite an ultra-thin profile of just 12 mm, the model KE850 Prada phone by LG features such multimedia functions as a camera, video player and MP3 music player, all of which are driven by the processing power of the AMD Imageon 2282 media processor. To further enhance the user experience, this new GSM/ EDGE phone introduces a unique advanced touch interface that completely eliminates the conventional keypad. Thu, 03 May 2007 21:46:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1164/sandisk-microsdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1164/sandisk-microsdhc/ From the CTIA Wireless 2007 show, Verizon Wireless and SanDisk Corporation today announced a 4GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC) card will be available on May 1. The largest capacity of the world's smallest removable flash memory card, the 4GB microSDHC is designed to meet the growing demand for a new generation of multimedia-capable mobile phones. Using the 4GB SanDisk microSDHC card with a V CAST-capable phone and V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless customers can store more than 2,000 digital songs for use on their LG VX9400 and VX8700 phones. For picture and video aficionados, the 4GB microSDHC offers the capability to store more than 4,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 16 hours of MPEG 4 video. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:39:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1166/kingstonmicrosd/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1166/kingstonmicrosd/ Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced the release of a new 2GB microSD card with mini- and standard-size Secure Digital (SD) adapters to maximize microSD card compatibility and interoperability between mobile phones, digital cameras and portable media devices. The larger 2GB capacity card with two adapters further increases the flexibility of the microSD platform. “With microSD cards becoming an emerging standard in many multifunction handsets, Kingston decided to enhance the popular and very practical microSD dual adapter pack with the addition of a 2GB card,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1137/sandisk4gbmemorystickmicro/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1137/sandisk4gbmemorystickmicro/ SanDisk expanded its Memory Stick Micro (M2) line by introducing a 4-gigabyte card. With the capacity to hold up to 1,000 songs, 2,000 high-resolution photos or 20 hours of MPEG4 video, the 4GB M2 is compatible with Sony Ericsson’s latest generation of slim line, multimedia mobile handsets such as the Cyber-shot and Walkman series. SanDisk announced the 4GB M2 at CTIA Wireless 2007, where the company is exhibiting its mobile products at the Orange County Convention Center. “This new card, and other SanDisk cards for mobile phones such as our 4GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC), are reshaping the wireless landscape,” said Norm Frentz, director of marketing for SanDisk’s mobile consumer solutions division. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1055/sdhc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1055/sdhc/ SanDisk introduced an 8-gigabyte SD High Capacity (SDHC) flash memory card - the highest capacity now available in the SD format. The new flash memory card holds more than 4,000 high-resolution pictures, as many as 2,000 digital songs or up to 15 hours of MPEG 4 video. The SanDisk 8GB SDHC card will come bundled with a SanDisk MicroMate USB 2.0 reader at no extra charge. SDHC cards require an SDHC-compatible reader, so providing the MicroMate reader with the card ensures that users will be able to connect the card to their computers. The MicroMate reader also works with standard SD cards. The SanDisk 8GB SDHC card with MicroMate USB 2.0 reader will be available in April 2007. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:15:05 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1054/mobilemicrosd/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1054/mobilemicrosd/ SanDisk introduced SanDisk Mobile Premier, a new line of performance-oriented microSD memory cards aimed specifically at the mobile phone market. The cards allow consumers to quickly transfer content to and from their mobile phones as well as increase storage for videos, music, ring tones, digital images and other files. Also, SanDisk Mobile Premier cards feature SanDisk's TrustedFlash technology, which allows network operators to sell premium content that can be downloaded directly to mobile phones, stored on the cards and played on other TrustedFlash-enabled devices authorized by the network provider. The announcement was made at the CeBIT Show, where SanDisk is exhibiting its new products. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:40:00 GMT