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6
Jan
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Sony flashes new XQD memory cards, your pre-ordered Nikon D4 smiles coyly

We’ve been eagerly awaiting some of that next-gen XQD memory since it was announced right around a month ago, and now that we have something worthy to pop it in, we’re doubly buzzed.

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18
Nov

Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive’s body (video)

Every time we get a free USB key, we wince at the memory of spending $70 on a measly four gigs back in ’06. That’s why a company like Kingston has to up its game with kit like the new Data Traveler HyperX 3.0. Far from your average thumb drive, this little monster is powered by the same HyperX technology that you find inside the company’s premium SSD line. The performance is pretty impressive, getting 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write — making it Kingston’s fastest ever flash drive (and a tempting shot at expanding the solid state storage on a laptop). The setup is capped off with a sturdy rubber cover and keyring hook, although we wouldn’t fancy putting gear this expensive at the mercy of our car keys. Kingston isn’t saying when the devices are coming out, but expect the 64GB model to set you back $193, with 128GB running up a tab to the tune of $377. Rather ominously, 256GB has no price — presumably, if you have to ask how much it costs, you clearly can’t afford it.

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Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive’s body (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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18
Nov

Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive’s body (video)

Every time we get a free USB key, we wince at the memory of spending $70 on a measly four gigs back in ’06. That’s why a company like Kingston has to up its game with kit like the new Data Traveler HyperX 3.0. Far from your average thumb drive, this little monster is powered by the same HyperX technology that you find inside the company’s premium SSD line. The performance is pretty impressive, getting 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write — making it Kingston’s fastest ever flash drive (and a tempting shot at expanding the solid state storage on a laptop). The setup is capped off with a sturdy rubber cover and keyring hook, although we wouldn’t fancy putting gear this expensive at the mercy of our car keys. Kingston isn’t saying when the devices are coming out, but expect the 64GB model to set you back $193, with 128GB running up a tab to the tune of $377. Rather ominously, 256GB has no price — presumably, if you have to ask how much it costs, you clearly can’t afford it.

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Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive’s body (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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23
Sep

Samsung opens ‘most advanced’ 20nm-class flash memory production line

Samsung’s “20nm-class” designations for flash memory production are frustratingly nonspecific, but smallest processes or not it’s ready to crank out more chips than ever. Reuters reports the electronics giant just flipped the switch on its first new production line in five years, one that it’s calling “the industry’s largest and most advanced memory fabrication facility.” It could take up to nine months to get fully up to speed, but the increased production and reduced costs should keep the competition coming Samsung’s way for storage no matter what their current legal situation.

Samsung opens ‘most advanced’ 20nm-class flash memory production line originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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14
Sep

SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks

Okay, they’re not depicted to scale — but don’t they look sweet? In addition to the Memory Vault, SanDisk also chose today to freshen up its SDXC and USB flash products, which should start appearing in candy stores from October. Top billing goes to the Extreme Pro SDXC with 95MB/s reads and purportedly world-beating 90MB/s writes, starting at $110 for 8GB and topping out at 64GB for untold dollars. The Mobile Ultra range for microSDXC-equipped phones and tablets also goes up to 64GB, with 30MB/s transfer rates and a starting price of $25 for 4GB. Then there’s the tiny Cruzer Fit and pocket-friendly Cruzer Switch USB sticks starting at the $20 mark, plus a dime for good luck. Click the PR after the break for more sugary details.

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SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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10
Sep

Corsair Flash Voyager, GT, Survivor get a USB 3.0 boost


Call us jaded, but most USB flash drives just don’t get the juices flowing like a new tablet or smartphone. Nonetheless, they’ve become a critical component of many a workflow, and for a device where speed is key, a USB 3.0 boost is certainly welcome. And Corsair did just that with its Flash Voyager, Flash Voyager GT, and “adventure-proof” Flash Survivor lines. The entry level Voyagers ship in 8GB ($17) and 16GB ($24) capacities, while the premium model offers 32GB and 64GB of storage, for $59 and $129, respectively. 8GB ($28) and 16GB ($35) drives in the ruggedized Survivor series are constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and are water-proof all the way down to 200 meters — that algae-covered Survivor you found 650 feet down at the bottom of the ocean floor? Yup, it probably still works. The new drives are shipping now, and you can find the full scoop from Corsair just past the break.

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Corsair Flash Voyager, GT, Survivor get a USB 3.0 boost originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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9
Aug

Delkin’s CF cards handle all weathers, so quit yo’ jibber jabber

Delkin sneers at wimps who sit around all day debating whether it’s worse to be too hot or too cold. Its new 32GB and 64GB rugged CompactFlash cards relish both extremes, with a claimed operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees Celsius. They achieve this by eschewing the cheaper multi-level cell design of namby-pamby mainstream cards in favor of single-level cells that last for up to two million cycles and max out at 105MB/s reads and 95MB/s writes. We wouldn’t stick anything else in our SnoMote. Full details in the PR after the break.

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Delkin’s CF cards handle all weathers, so quit yo’ jibber jabber originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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26
May

Kingmax flaunts world’s first 64GB microSD card

In case you’d forgotten (and who could blame you), Kingmax used to have a thing for setting small records — even if it meant one-upping itself. Four years later, the king is back and he brought a 64GB microSDXC card with him; the world’s first, wouldn’t you know? If history repeats itself, we can expect similarly sized storage from SanDisk and other manufacturers soon. We love passing storage milestones, but don’t get too excited: only a handful of devices currently have the architecture to support microSD cards bigger than 32GB, so make sure you have a compatible device before you empty your wallet. Don’t have one? Don’t sweat it; there’s no word yet when the new cards will be available, so you have plenty of time to upgrade. Head past the break to check out the press release.

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Kingmax flaunts world’s first 64GB microSD card originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 04:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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9
May

PQI USB 3.0 flash drive is world’s smallest, easiest to misplace

Storage in the cloud has limited the appeal of previous-generation flash drives, but until we can beam 32GB video clips across the web in less than a minute, there’s always room for a USB 3.0 “traveling disk” on our key rings. Especially when it’s smaller than a key. The PQI U819V measures just 3.15cm long, but ships with a keyring and attached cap, so at least its accessories will be nearby when it gets misplaced in your desk drawer. We’re still waiting on pricing and availability information, but we do know that storage capacity ranges from 4GB to 32GB, and the drive is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 ports. PQI says the drive’s cap also doubles as a cell phone ornament, but if you need a square silver USB cap to dress up your mobile, you may want to redirect some cash from your flash drive fund to upgrade your cell.

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PQI USB 3.0 flash drive is world’s smallest, easiest to misplace originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 10:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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15
Apr

Windows Phone 7-certified microSD cards emerge at AT&T stores: $32 for 8GB

Well, well — what have we here? For avid users of Windows Phone 7, you no doubt remember the hubbub last year surrounding the so-called difficulties with Microsoft’s latest and greatest mobile OS accepting microSD cards. We’d been pounded with news of “WP7 certified microSD cards,” but even now, they’re more ghost than reality. That said, it looks as if the tables are turning, with an nondescript AT&T store grabbing fresh stock of “certified” 8GB Class 4 microSDHC cards. Based on the packaging, it’s fairly clear that Microsoft’s taking the lead here, but SanDisk has been knighted to provide the hardware. $32 will soon get you a card that doesn’t destroy itself upon insertion in your Samsung Focus, and we’re guessing that they’ll be available to purchase sooner rather than later. So, you sizing up, or what?

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Windows Phone 7-certified microSD cards emerge at AT&T stores: $32 for 8GB originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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