Tech mainstays finally come together on something: littering more HD content with more DRM
Who says the big boys can’t be friends? While Samsung, SanDisk, Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic would probably disagree with each other on just about everything, there are still three magical letters that can bring even the biggest rivals together: DRM . While the consortium is doing everything it can to avoid the term, there’s no hiding the truth — the temporarily-named ‘Next Generation Secure Memory Initiative’ is designed to protect HD content by using “unique ID (identification) technology for flash memory and robust copy protection based on public key infrastructure.” Just when we thought Louis C.K
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Tech mainstays finally come together on something: littering more HD content with more DRM
CompactFlash Association readies next-gen XQD format, promises write speeds of 125 MB/s and up
We don’t need to tell you CF is one of the few memory card formats that’s managed to survive the SD tidal wave (remember when you needed Memory Stick to use a Sony point-and-shoot?).
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CompactFlash Association readies next-gen XQD format, promises write speeds of 125 MB/s and up
Norwegian bookseller begins selling e-books on memory cards, for some reason (video)
Literary changes may be afoot in Norway, where one bookstore is looking to drastically revamp the e-book medium. Last week, Norwegian retailer Norli Libris announced that it would begin selling books on small plastic memory cards that can be inserted into the backs of e-readers. Each card, known as the Digi Short, would contain a single file, allowing users to devour one publication at a time on their customized, Android 2.1-laced Kibano Digi Readers. Doesn’t that sort of defeat the purpose of an e-reader? It certainly seems like it, though Norli Libris’ Caroline Heitmann says the idea is to simply convert e-books into physical commodities, like their ancestors. Because of this, these one-hitters would be exempt from VAT duties within Norway, though Norli Libris says they’ll likely be priced on par with their downloadable counterparts, which won’t help the consumer much. The company hopes that this system will be adopted as an industry standard, though it’s only available at Norli Libris for the moment. Head past the break for a rather obvious demo video.
Norwegian bookseller begins selling e-books on memory cards, for some reason (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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PlayStation Vita gets a content management app, plays nice with PS3 and PC
Worried your PlayStation Vita is going to be so full of repurchased PSP content that you won’t be be able to store it all? Yeah, neither are we — but if you want another place to keep your Vita’s picture, video, music and game content, Sony says your PC and PS3 will do nicely. An application page on the Japanese PlayStation website details a Vita app that lets users transfer data between the three platforms, noting that content can be purchased on the PC or PS3, and then transferred to the Vita for use later. Gamers looking to save scratch on that not-so-optional memory card will be able to use this content sharing feature to get the most out of whatever size storage they can afford. Sure, 4GB of storage the cheapest Vita memory card offers isn’t ideal, but at least Sony is throwing you a bone to make it work.
PlayStation Vita gets a content management app, plays nice with PS3 and PC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony limits PS Vita game save options, memory card definitely not optional
We say proprietary and you think, Sony. Isn’t that how it usually goes? For the electronic giant’s latest reVitalized foray into portable gaming, the same old custom solution is in tow — now, with limited storage options. According to a report on Kotaku Japan, games made for the handheld will either save your progress to its SD card-like external storage or to the cartridge itself, as SCEI’s not offering users any option for overlap or preference. Thinking you might save a few bucks and skip out on the external memory altogether? Well, my frugal gaming friends, think again. Unlike the PSP, titles for the system requiring an external save, in addition to some downloadable content, simply won’t play without a memory card on board. Sure, this tidbit of news could prove frustrating to those not indoctrinated to the company’s obstinate ways. But, we’re willing to bet this device’s dazzling innards are enough to help you overlook these minor niggles come next February.
Sony limits PS Vita game save options, memory card definitely not optional originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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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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Samsung announces 32GB microSD card capable of 12MBps write speeds
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Samsung announces 32GB microSD card capable of 12MBps write speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Delkin intros 64GB SDXC card, claims to be the fastest with 45MBps write speeds
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Delkin intros 64GB SDXC card, claims to be the fastest with 45MBps write speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony PlayStation Vita’s removable memory looks like it’s an SD card, but it isn’t
Sony’s seen fit to tell us many of the PlayStation Vita’s specs, how much it’ll cost ($249 for WiFi, $299 for 3G), and who gets it (everyone). Amidst all the hullabaloo at E3 2011, however, we missed seeing that Sony was showing off the new handheld’s internal memory cards. Good thing an eagle-eyed member of the public snapped a pic of the 4, 8, 16, and 32GB cards on the show floor. They look awfully similar to garden variety SD cards, only there’s a little notch in the side confirming they hew to Sony’s unfortunate habit of using proprietary storage formats. The cost of the cards remains shrouded in secrecy, but life’s more fun when a little mystery’s involved, right?
Sony PlayStation Vita’s removable memory looks like it’s an SD card, but it isn’t originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lexar dual-slot CF / SD reader packs USB 3.0, downloads cards six times faster (video)
For professional photographers, every second counts when downloading images on a deadline — especially when you throw enormous HD video files into the mix. With the $50 Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader, photogs now have a fast transfer option to compliment their pricey high-capacity CF and UHS-I SDXC cards, theoretically enabling downloads at up to 500MB per second (though current cards max out at one-fifth of that). You’ll need to have a USB 3.0 port and high-speed flash to take advantage of faster transfers, though the reader is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and older cards — you’ll even be able to use that 32MB CF that came bundled with your DSLR. And what about appearance? Lexar Director of Marketing Jeff Cable sums it up: “It looks similar to our older card reader, the USB 2.0 reader, except that it says USB 3.0 right here on the front.” Bam!
Lexar dual-slot CF / SD reader packs USB 3.0, downloads cards six times faster (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 04:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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