Lexar Increases Capacity of Popular SDHC Memory Cards
New High-Capacity Memory Cards Deliver the Ultimate in Functionality and Performance to Those Managing Images, Video, and Music
Fremont, CA
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
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Lexar, a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, announced today
that it has increased the capacity of its SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
format memory cards in all three of the company’s popular product lines including
Professional, Platinum II, and standard. Available later this month, the
new 8GB cards provide consumers and professionals with the ultimate in functionality
and performance, and are designed for SDHC-compatible devices such as digital
cameras, PDAs, and mobile phones, to name only a few of the many popular
SDHC-compatible product categories.
“The capacity and performance of these new products allow photographers and
videographers to confidently shoot without needing to change their memory cards,
and allow mobile consumers to maximize the features and functionality of their
cell phones and PDAs,” said John Santoro, senior product marketing manager,
Lexar. “As a result, our customers are confident in the memory card brand they
choose to help them succeed in their job or improve their digital lifestyle
experience.”
Lexar Professional 133x 8GB SDHC
Designed for professional photographers and advanced hobbyists who demand optimal
performance from SDHC-enabled digital SLR cameras, the Professional 133x
8GB SDHC cards deliver a minimum sustained write speed capability of 20MB
per second, which allows photographers to fully leverage the camera’s high-speed
processor and accelerate image download times. In addition, the new 133x
8GB SDHC cards provide users of high-definition camcorders and point-and-shoot
digital cameras with video capture capability the opportunity to store full-motion
video without interruption. In all scenarios, the user spends less time changing
memory cards and more time capturing content. The Lexar Professional SDHC
memory cards include free, dedicated technical support, a limited lifetime
warranty, and a comprehensive suite of valuable software available for free
download, including Lexar Image Rescue™ 3 and Corel® Paint Shop Pro® X.
Lexar Platinum II 60x 8GB SDHC
The perfect storage solution for vacation photos, favorite songs, or video
of family and friends, Lexar Platinum II cards allow consumers to take a
large number of photos in quick succession using the “burst mode” feature
of their digital cameras, as well as fully leverage the video capabilities
of their SDHC-enabled point-and-shoot digital cameras. Lexar Platinum II
SDHC cards are speed-rated at 60x, capable of a minimum sustained write speed
of 9MB per second, and include Image Rescue 3, Corel® Snapfire™ Plus SE,
and a limited lifetime warranty.
Lexar 8GB SDHC
Standard Lexar SDHC cards are designed for a wide range of popular uses, including
storing still images, video, and music. These new high-capacity cards give
consumers the opportunity to affordably improve the capabilities of their
digital cameras, cell phones, or PDAs. Standard Lexar SDHC cards include
Corel Snapfire Plus SE and a five-year limited warranty.
About SDHC
SDHC cards are based on the Secure Digital Association’s 2.0 specifications,
utilizing the FAT32 file system. While the form factor of SDHC cards is identical
to that of standard SD cards, SDHC cards are not backwards compatible with
standard SD host devices, meaning that SDHC cards cannot be used in standard
SD host devices. SDHC cards are specifically designed for use with SDHC-enabled
devices, and allow users to leverage the higher capacity offered by the cards
within those devices.
About Lexar Media
Lexar Media is a leading marketer and manufacturer of NAND flash and DRAM memory
products under the Lexar and Crucial brand names. Lexar also sells memory
products under the Kodak brand. For more information about Lexar, visit www.lexar.com.
For more information about Crucial products, visit www.crucial.com, www.crucial.com/uk or www.crucial.com/eu.
Lexar Media, Inc. is a subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc., and Lexar Media
is a division of Micron Europe Limited, a division of Micron Semiconductor
Asia Pte. Ltd., and a division of Micron Japan, Ltd.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures
and markets DRAM, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor
components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer,
networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron
Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
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without notice. Lexar, the Lexar logo, and Image Rescue are trademarks of Lexar
Media, Inc. Corel, Paint Shop Pro, and Snapfire are trademarks of Corel and/or
its subsidiaries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. Lexar Media, Inc. is a subsidiary of Micron Technology,
Inc.