Sony hits back with a new line of XQD memory cards, the S Series. Designed specifically for professional digital SLR cameras, this high speed card comes in both 32GB and 64GB sizes, and promises to provide a maximum data transfer rate of 168MB/s. The 32GB and 64GB models will go on sale in Japan from July 11th for 40,000 Yen (about $503) and 60,000 Yen (about $754), respectively. [Sony]
Links International will launch a new line of SSDs from Plextor called the M5S. Available in 128GB and 256GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with 25nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9174 controller, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours, TRIM support and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 520/200 MB/s (128GB Model) and 520/390 MB/s (256GB Model), respectively. The 128GB and 256GB models will become available from July 6th for 11,480 Yen (about $144) and 19,980 Yen (about $251), respectively. [Product Page]
TDK Life on Record has unveiled a new line of USB flash drives, the Pico Color. Coming in capacities ranging from 2GB to 32GB, these USB flash drives feature a capless, swivel design, a USB 2.0 connection interface, pre-installed (LB FileLock2) security software and support for Windows 7/Vista/XP as well as Mac OS X 10.1 or later operating systems. The 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models will go on sale from July 9th for 800 Yen (about $10), 980 Yen (about $12), 1280 Yen (about $16), 1,880 Yen (about $23) and 4,880 Yen (about $61), respectively, in three color options: blue, green and pink. [TDK Life on Record]
There’s no question that Micron has shifted its focus away from PCs in favor of producing components, shipping everything from SSDs to CMOS sensors in recent years, but the semiconductor manufacturer just took a $2.5 billion step even closer to bridging its gap between other companies in the same market, including Samsung, the chip producer’s top competitor. Under the deal, Elpida Memory, which is headquartered in Tokyo, will fall within the Idaho-based conglomerate’s growing umbrella, netting Micron a 50-percent boost in production capability. That increase did come at great expense, however — the transaction included $750 million in cash and $1.75 billion in future installments (1,750 easy payments of one million dollars?), which are set to continue through 2019. The acquisition was also paired with a 24-percent stake in Rexchip Electronics for an additional $334 million, which will complement Elpida’s investment, yielding a total 89-percent stake for Micron. While the amount does seem quite significant, investors appear to be on board, with Micron’s stock ($MU) currently up more than 4 percent since this morning. Both deals will reportedly close within the next year.
Micron scoops up Elpida Memory, 50-percent production boost for $2.5 billion originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Here you are the 2nd generation of Sandisk, Sony and Nikon’s memory card the XQD S Series where the S stand for Speed! Yep these XQD Cards, the very same one used in Nikon’s D4 camera are now faster then ever! Announced at the beginning with a 125MB’s writing Speed the new S Series XQD card now achieve a whopping 168MB/s or, when used the the Nikon D4 being capable to shoot up to 108 RAW file non-stop in burst mode, or according to Sony’s press release, being capable …
If you’re planning to upgrade the SSD in your Macbook Air, here’s a neat little idea from Other World Computing: stick the old drive in a tapered aluminum case to provide an external drive which matches your laptop. More »
The new SanDisk Cruzer Pop USB Flash drive comes bundled with the company’s SecureAccess software that will protect and secure your valuable data. Measuring 45mm x 18mm x 3.78mm, it is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB of storage capacities. The device has a unique design that hides and protects the drive’s USB connector. The SanDisk Cruzer Pop comes in three styles such as black and grey checkerboard, paint splash, and tribal. [SanDisk]
Over the years, USB drives have become smaller, sleeker, and more compact than they’ve ever been – even while packing tons of gigabytes into a teeny, tiny device. SanDisk has always been known for good quality flash drives, and I especially like how they managed to make the Cruzer Fit so compact (it’s the size of a thumbnail and can hold up to 16GB) And then there’s the Cruzer Pop, which takes flash drives from just being functional to being ultra flashy and creatively decorated.
There’s the black and gray checkered one that’s a bit more low-key, red with the symmetrical design that’s simple yet loud, and the white one with printed-on paint that looks like it’s running down the drive. Not only that, but they’re extremely thin, too, at 0.15 inches thick.
The Pop got its name not form its look alone, but also how you’re supposed to use it: just pop the drive open to reveal the USB connector, and plug it into the USB hub. The drives are available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB and will be available in retail outlets soon.
[via Chip Chick]
Here we have a new line of SDHC cards from Panasonic, the RP-SDLB. Coming in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB sizes, these thumb-sized cards come with Class 4 speed specification and promise to deliver a maximum data transfer rate of 20MB/s. The RP-SDLB SDHC cards will start shipping from July 24th, prices unannounced yet. [Panasonic]
The death knell for MobileMe has been ringing for some time, but if you’ve had your hands on your ears, hoping it’d go away, sadly this isn’t the case. Tomorrow sees the service hang up its storage-boots for the last time, before being brutally put down released to pasture. If the 20GB olive branch Apple offered wasn’t enough to turn you onto iCloud, then this is your last call to pack up your virtual things, and make sure the door doesn’t hit you on the way out. And while breaking up is never easy to do, there are plenty more fish in the sea.
PSA: The end of MobileMe is nigh, time to move on or move out originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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