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Transcend JetFlash 160

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Monday 28th, August 2006

More documents, more projects, more work. In today’s busy office environment people are increasingly having to transfer and share their e-work between several different computers. The JetFlash 160 is a Hi-Speed USB Flash Drive that combines convenience, performance and style in a device that slips into your pocket and can help you manage your busy working life. The JetFlash 160 conveniently plugs into the USB port on any desktop or notebook computer, so you can easily transfer, store and share your work, and with capacities ranging from 512MB (Amber), all the way up to the huge capacity 4GB (Green) you now have the potential to store an entire operating system on your key chain.

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SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash

Posted by: Mark Peters Wednesday 2nd, August 2006

SanDisk introduced the new SanDisk Extreme IV line of CompactFlash digital film cards for professional photographers. The line is targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. The SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash cards are available in capacities of up to 8-gigabytes (GB)1 and deliver minimum read and write speeds of 40 megabytes per second (MB/sec.)2 making these the fastest flash memory cards in the world. This exceptionally fast card speed is critical when shooting large numbers of high-resolution images. SanDisk Extreme IV CF cards carry a lifetime limited warranty.

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USB Flash memory drive Edge Jeep

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Tuesday 1st, August 2006

Never has there been a niftier way to carry music files, photos and other valuable personal electronic data than with the new Edge Jeep USB Flash Drive and the Edge USB Flash Drive Plus Ink Pen from Edge Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices and other experience-enhancing technology solutions. The rugged flash drive from Edge was created for those who savor the off-road lifestyle where creature comforts are sacrificed for the thrill of back trail adventure. The Edge Jeep USB memory drive is designed to reflect the ruggedness, durability, and style that consumers have come to expect from Jeep vehicles.

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Delkin high capacity 4GB Pro cards

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Friday 24th, September 2004

Delkin Devices Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm memory cards and other innovative products for camera stores worldwide, today announced some major new additions to its high-speed eFilm Pro Card line. The new eFilm CompactFlash (CF) Pro Cards for high-end SLR digital cameras. igh-capacities of 2 & 4 Gigabytes now join the existing Pro Card capacities of 128MB, 256MB, 320MB, 512MB & 1GB. Delkin Pro cards are Delkin's premium series of memory cards designed to quench the professional photographer's thirst for speed. The Delkin eFilm CF Pro Cards are solid-state, and designed to be fast and durable for extensive shooting in the most extreme conditions.

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Kingston 4GB CompactFlash Elite Pro

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Monday 20th, September 2004

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. announced the immediate availability of 2GB and 4GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards featuring the latest in high-density Flash components to optimize performance and storage capabilities. As technological advancements produce more sophisticated digital devices, demand for higher-performing CompactFlash is continuing to grow. "Expanding our Elite Pro line to include the 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards is essential to support imaging professionals with the best digital storage for their high-end cameras and devices," said Mike Kuppinger, digital media product manager, Kingston. The new 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards provide a low-price-per-megabyte solution of reliable, high-speed media.

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Lexar Professional CompactFlash Card

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Friday 17th, September 2004

Lexar revealed plans to incorporate encryption technology into its Professional CompactFlash and, in conjunction with technology-compatible digital cameras, will provide users with a secure digital media solution. Professionals photographers and other security conscious users worldwide will have added confidence knowing that access to stored images and information is protected by a high-end encryption code technology. Central to this unique security solution is an easy-to-use software tool for establishing security settings on the memory card and corresponding digital camera. Digital content stored on the memory card can only be accessed via the digital camera(s) with the corresponding encryption key or via a PC with a valid username and password.

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Storage was and is an important factor of today’s imaging world. When we look at the flash card solutions, we see an impressive increase of storage capacity and a considerable drop in price. Moreover, flash memory becomes an important medium for today’s digital camcorder. Thanks to the fact that the usage of flash memory cards, less energy is needed and the data is protected in a better way against shocks from outside. Flash memory is also the one and only storage medium for the mobile phone. Where the digital camera was the driver for flash memory, the mobile phone is without a doubt today’s driver. Other storage solutions are Blue-ray, hard disks and even online storage. Due to the increase of high resolution material, HD movie recording or hi-res photo shooting, more data need to be stored and archived, so the demand for hi-speed storage and large storage capacities continues to increase significantly. At the Photokina 2008 show, all storage manufactures will introduce and unveil their latest storage solutions.






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