Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SanDisk profits declining thanks to a 'glut' of flash memory on the market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/20/sandisk-q1-results/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/20/sandisk-q1-results/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/20/sandisk-q1-results/#comments ImageSanDisk's Q1 results revealed that the company made only $114 million in profit, compared to $224 million in the same period last year. It's also reduced the outlook for the second quarter, saying that revenue will fall from $1.30 billion to $1.05 billion for the second three months of the year. It's pointing to a "glut" of flash memory in the market; due to consumers tightening their purse strings and too many chips being made. However, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra was optimistic that as consumers clamor for new computers, smartphones and cameras toward the holiday season, demand will increase -- unless they just buy-up all the currently existing inventory on the cheap, that is.

SanDisk profits declining thanks to a 'glut' of flash memory on the market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Studios Fox and Warner Bros. have teamed up with SanDisk and Western Digital to create "Project Phenix." Beneath the orthographically offensive name, it's pitched as DRM that'll permit you to organize, move and watch high-definition content on more than one device. It's the brainchild of the Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA), which has ensured compatibility with UltraViolet, so that users will be able to download cloud-based media to compliant WD and SanDisk storage -- to play on any alliance-approved TVs, tablets and display devices. We'll see the technology available to license later in the year, which promises to render content ten times faster than streaming media on "over the top internet" (translation: streaming services). Yes, there's PR after the break, but we'd only suggest taking a look if you've got a good pair of waders.

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Fox, Warner, SanDisk and Western Digital's Project Phenix: promotes DRM, misspelling originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20th Century Fox20thCenturyFoxDRMFlash MemoryFlashMemoryFoxhdpostcrossmicroSDMore DRMMoreDrmNetflixOTTRupert MurdochRupertMurdochSanDiskSCSASDSecure Content Storage AssociationSecureContentStorageAssociationTwentieth Century FoxTwentiethCenturyFoxUltraVioletWarnerWarner Bros.Warner BrothersWarnerBros.WarnerBrothersWastern DigitalWasternDigitalWBWDWed, 29 Feb 2012 11:19:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk Extreme SSD has 'mighty' mix of performance and support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/sandisk-extreme-ssd-is-mighty/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/sandisk-extreme-ssd-is-mighty/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/sandisk-extreme-ssd-is-mighty/#comments SanDisk Extreme SSD reviewedSanDisk's new Extreme SSD sounded nice enough when it launched recently, but we weren't expecting anything too crazy -- just another 6Gbps SandForce-based drive that would compete on $-per-GB more than performance. As it turns out, that doesn't do it justice. StorageReview has shown that the unit actually beats the Intel 520 in some key real-world tests and delivers a "chart-topping" 4K random write speed of 88,324 IOPS. With the bonus of the low price-point -- starting at $190 for 120GB -- and the level of support from SanDisk, the Extreme SSD can now boast an Editor's Choice trophy. Click the source link for the full report.

SanDisk Extreme SSD has 'mighty' mix of performance and support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SanDisk makes 128-gigabit flash chip, crams three bits per cell, takes afternoon off originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>128 gigabit128 gigabit memory128Gigabit128GigabitMemory19nm3 bit3Bitfingertipflashflash driveflash memoryFlashDriveFlashMemoryIntelmemoryMicronpen drivePenDrivesandisksandisk memorySandiskMemorythree-bitthree-bit-per-cellX3 technologyx360X3TechnologyWed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/#commentsSanDisk is hauling its consumer SSD range into the SATAIII era, offering a pair of Extreme branded drives that deliver performance broadly on-par with other 6Gbps rivals. The 120GB and 240GB variants are available now priced at $190 and $400, while a 480GB version will ship "later this year" with a $750 asking price. Random reads / writes are claimed to reach 83,000 / 44,000 IOPS, with 550MB/s and 520MB/s sequential speeds. The PR after the break also mentions a new X100 OEM drive for PC manufacturers, just any of them happen to read it.

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SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no time better to announce new storage cards than at CES -- there's just so many new toys to plug them into. SanDisk's new SDXC card is available in both 64GB and 128GB sizes, with the latter capable of packing in around 10 hours of HD 3D video. Both cards will boast read speeds of around 45 megabytes per second -- the 'world's fastest', we're told, but that could be a heady claim during the high-speed turnaround of CES. No date's been offered up yet for when they'll hit stores, but when they do, expect the 128GB beast to set you back a feisty $400, while the 64GB card will ask your wallet for $200.

Meanwhile, fans of the embeddable kind can expect to see iNAND Ultra make itself known in 2012. Promising a tiny footprint and sizes up to 64GB, expect to see more of SanDisk's 19nm flash tech to make plenty of appearances in future teardowns -- it's apparently been designed for mobile operating systems. Flash memory fans can check the full releases below.

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SanDisk unveils 'world's fastest' 128GB SDXC card and new iNAND Ultra embeddable flash storage originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash storageFlashStorageiNANDiNAND UltraInandUltrasandisksd cardSdCardSDXC cardSdxcCardMon, 09 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tech mainstays finally come together on something: littering more HD content with more DRM]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/tech-mainstays-finally-come-together-on-something-littering-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/tech-mainstays-finally-come-together-on-something-littering-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/tech-mainstays-finally-come-together-on-something-littering-mor/#comments 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. had proven that slapping DRM around something wasn't the best approach, here we go taking a few monumental steps in the wrong direction.

In essence, it sounds as if they're crafting a way to distribute Blu-ray-quality material on SD cards and embedded memory (sound familiar?), and they're also hoping that this will "enable various HD content applications such as HD network download, broadcast content to-go and HD Digital Copy / Managed Copy from Blu-ray Disc." Notably, we're told that Android-based smartphones, tablets, TVs and Blu-ray products in particular can look forward to taking advantage -- in other words, Apple's going to keep doing what Apple does. If all goes well, they'll start licensing the new secure memory technology early next year, and if we had to guess, we'd say the adoption trajectory perfectly matches that of slotRadio. Good luck, folks -- you're going to need it.

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Tech mainstays finally come together on something: littering more HD content with more DRM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What you're looking at was once a fully functional Canon EOS 1000D, now merely a relic of the sea (the Pacific Ocean, to be exact), which was recently posted on Google+. User Marcus Thompson, found the DSLR washed up near a wharf while on a diving job in Deep Bay British Columbia, Canada and decided to take it home to find out what could be salvaged. After removing and cleaning the SanDisk Extreme III SD card inside of it, he was successfully able to recover about 50 photos with EXIF data from August 2010, showcasing what's described to be a firefighter and his family on vacation. While he hasn't located the owner of the shooter turned coffee table decoration just yet, Marcus is currently asking the "Google+ hive mind" to help get the two reunited. If you're from BC area and want to help out -- or just curious to see this DSLR from more angles -- you'll find some pictures from the SD card and more information about the camera at the source link below.

Update (5:00PM): The original Google+ post was updated within the last hour, noting that the owner of the camera has indeed been identified!

Canon EOS 1000D washes ashore in BC, Canada, SD card reveals it was lost at sea for over a year (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>british columbiaBritishColumbiacameracanoncanon dslrcanon eos1000dCanonDslrCanonEos1000ddigital cameraDigitalCameradslreos 1000dEos1000dkiss xsKissXslenslostMarcus ThompsonMarcusThompsonoceanopticspacific oceanPacificOceanrebel xsRebelXssandisksd cardSdCardwaterSun, 27 Nov 2011 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk's Memory Vault will store your photos longer than anyone cares]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisks-memory-vault-will-store-your-photos-longer-than-anyone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisks-memory-vault-will-store-your-photos-longer-than-anyone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisks-memory-vault-will-store-your-photos-longer-than-anyone/#comments According to a survey commissioned by SanDisk, family photos are the first thing people would save in a house fire, after relatives and pets. Personally, we'd rush for our laptop and let the dog take care of itself, but hey let's get to the point: SanDisk wants to sell you its new Memory Vault. This ruggedized flash drive contains proprietary Chronolock memory management technology that has been subjected to "accelerated temperature cycling tests" to prove it can preserve data uncorrupted for up to 100 years. Maybe the product is a boon to future generations, or maybe it's just a way of convincing people to spend $90 on 16GB of storage instead of picking up a Corsair Flash Survivor for $35. Decide for yourself once you've seen the further info and weird survey tidbits in the PR after the break.

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SanDisk's Memory Vault will store your photos longer than anyone cares originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>doghouse fireHouseFiremarketingmarketing nonsenseMarketingNonsenseSandiskSandisk Memory VaultSandiskMemoryVaultWed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/#comments 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.

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

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>64GBclass 6Class6CruzerCruzer FitCruzer SwitchCruzerFitCruzerSwitchExtreme ProExtremeProfastfastestflashflash driveflash memoryFlashDriveFlashMemorymemorymemory cardmemory stickMemoryCardMemoryStickmicrosdxcMobile UltraMobileUltrasandiskSandisk CruzerSandisk Cruzer FitSandisk Cruzer SwitchSandisk Extreme ProSandisk Mobile UltraSandiskCruzerSandiskCruzerFitSandiskCruzerSwitchSandiskExtremeProSandiskMobileUltraSDSD cardSdCardsdxcsdxc 64gbSdxc64gbWed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/sandisk-working-to-push-ssd-power-consumption-lower-squeeze-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/sandisk-working-to-push-ssd-power-consumption-lower-squeeze-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/sandisk-working-to-push-ssd-power-consumption-lower-squeeze-mor/#comments SanDisk SSD First things first: we really need to sit down with the tech industry and have a conversation about effectively naming things. Which brings us to our next order of business: SATA DEVSLP. SanDisk is working with other companies, like Intel, Microsoft and Samsung, to develop this new standard which will drive SSD power consumption much lower than current levels. Some drives already support the cornerstone of the standard -- a new super low-power mode that draws only 5mW of juice. SATA DEVSLP would keep the storage in that energy-sipping state the majority of the time, extending battery life for Ultabooks, tablets, or whatever other gadgets may come along. Guess we know one trick Intel plans to use to reach that promised 10-days of connected standby time. Check out the PR after the break.

Update: The original PR erroneously reported the low-power state as 50mW, the correct draw is 5mW.

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SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devslpindustryintelmicrosoftsamsungsandisksatasata devslpSataDevslpsolid state drivesolid state storageSolidStateDriveSolidStateStoragessdstandardstandardsTue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/irl-nexus-one-sansa-clip-zip-delorme-pn-60-and-the-hp-touchpa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/irl-nexus-one-sansa-clip-zip-delorme-pn-60-and-the-hp-touchpa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/irl-nexus-one-sansa-clip-zip-delorme-pn-60-and-the-hp-touchpa/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Welcome back to IRL, a new column where we dissect, defend and gripe about the gadgets we're using in real life. This week, Dante gets a firesale TouchPad, Dana ditches her Shuffle for a Sansa Clip Zip, Tim's on a boat with the DeLorme PN-60 and Darren explains why, exactly, he's still clinging to his Nexus One.

Continue reading IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad

IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android phoneAndroid phonesAndroid2.2AndroidPhoneAndroidPhonesDana WollmanDanaWollmanDante CesaDanteCesaDarren MurphDarrenMurphDeLormeDeLorme DN-60DelormeDn-60Engadget IRLengadgetIRLFireSaleFroyoGoogleGPSHPHP TouchPadHpTouchpadIRLMP3 playerMP3 playersMp3PlayerMp3PlayersNexus OneNexusOneSanDisksandisk sansasandisk sansa clip zipSandiskSansaSandiskSansaClipZipSansaSansa Clip ZipSansaClipZipTim StevensTimStevensTouchPadwebOSFri, 09 Sep 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk launches $50 Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player, makes for a cheap workout date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sandisk-launches-50-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player-makes-for-a-chea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sandisk-launches-50-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player-makes-for-a-chea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sandisk-launches-50-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player-makes-for-a-chea/#comments If you've been working out with help from tunes on your Sansa Clip MP3 player or Sansa Clip+, chances are you've gotten a bit trimmer -- and you're not the only one. SanDisk's launched a thinner and upgraded version of its song slinger, the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player. The newest incarnation plays all standard major music formats, comes in red, blue, black, orange, white, grey and purple, and has 4GB or 8GB worth of storage with room for more via microSD. It's launching in Europe next month, but is currently available in both the US and Canada for $50 and $70 depending upon how many jams you want it to hold. Thanks to its massive 1.1-inch display, the Clip claims 15 hours of battery life, which should be just enough time to keep up with your daily workouts, right? Jog on over to the full PR after the break.

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SanDisk launches $50 Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player, makes for a cheap workout date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SanDisk Ultra SSD heading to retailers, brings youthful exuberance to aging PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meanwhile, SanDisk hasn't forgotten about our desperate need for faster tablets. The company has doubled the speed of its existing iNAND embedded flash modules, and is also releasing a brand new SATA III drive, the i100, specifically for this form factor. The i100 maxes out at 128GB and achieves a significantly slower write speed (160MB/s) than the U100, but it has same impressive read speed (450MB/s) -- which should mean nippier tablets in the not-too-distant future.

Gallery: SanDisk U100 mSATA SSD hands-on

Continue reading SanDisk outs faster U100 and i100 SSDs for ultra-portables and tablets, we go hands-on

SanDisk outs faster U100 and i100 SSDs for ultra-portables and tablets, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6gbpscomputexcomputex 2011computex2011embedded flashEmbeddedFlashhands-oni100inandintegratedintegrated ssdintegrated storageIntegratedSsdIntegratedStoragemini sataMiniSatamSATAnandsandisksandisk i100sandisk u100SandiskI100SandiskU100SataIiiSataIiiSsdsolid state discsolid state disksolid state drivesolid state drivesSolidStateDiscSolidStateDiskSolidStateDriveSolidStateDrivesssdssdsu100Tue, 31 May 2011 09:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Details of Samsung's 'Alex' Chrome OS netbook leaked, Atom N550 in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/details-of-samsungs-alex-chrome-os-netbook-leaked-atom-n550/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/details-of-samsungs-alex-chrome-os-netbook-leaked-atom-n550/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/details-of-samsungs-alex-chrome-os-netbook-leaked-atom-n550/#comments As we approach the expected mid-2011 launch for a few Chrome OS devices, it seems inevitable that some details are bound to slip out ahead of time -- here's looking at you, Acer ZGB and Seaboard. The latest victim outed by a Chromium bug report is the Samsung "Alex," which sports a 1280 x 800 display (probably at 10 inches as previously rumored; like the mockup above), 1.5GHz dual-core Atom N550, SanDisk SSD P4 of unknown capacity, and 2GB RAM. Also listed are a Qualcomm Gobi 2000 3G card, Bluetooth, WiFi, webcam, and a Synaptics touchpad. Well, not long to go now -- perhaps the Alex might even make a cheeky appearance at Google I/O in two weeks' time? Screenshot of the bug report after the break.

[Thanks, Marco]

Continue reading Details of Samsung's 'Alex' Chrome OS netbook leaked, Atom N550 in tow

Details of Samsung's 'Alex' Chrome OS netbook leaked, Atom N550 in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alexAtomAtom N550AtomN550chromechrome osChromeOsChromiumchromium osChromiumOsdual coreDualCoregoogleIntelIntel AtomIntel Atom N550IntelAtomIntelAtomN550N550netbookPineviewsamsungsamsung alexSamsungAlexSanDiskSSDSynapticsFri, 29 Apr 2011 06:19:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk and Toshiba announce world's smallest NAND flash memory chips for tinier gadgets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/sandisk-and-toshiba-announce-worlds-smallest-nand-flash-memory/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/sandisk-and-toshiba-announce-worlds-smallest-nand-flash-memory/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/sandisk-and-toshiba-announce-worlds-smallest-nand-flash-memory/#comments 20 nanometer manufacturing processes, you say? We say pshaw, be gone luddite. Sandisk and Toshiba just announced the latest product from their joint venture: a 19nm 64Gb (8GB) X2 memory chip; aka, the smallest NAND flash memory chip in the world. At least it will be when it hits production in the second half of the year. They are, however, sampling the monolithic chip this quarter in case you're interested in stacking a batch of 16 into an ultra-high density 128GB SSD. Anyone?

Continue reading SanDisk and Toshiba announce world's smallest NAND flash memory chips for tinier gadgets

SanDisk and Toshiba announce world's smallest NAND flash memory chips for tinier gadgets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>19-nm19nm64gb8gbflashmanufacturing processManufacturingProcessmemorymlcnandprocesssandisksmallestssdtoshibax2Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Phone 7-certified microSD cards emerge at AT&T stores: $32 for 8GB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-phone-7-certified-microsd-cards-emerge-at-atandt-stores/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-phone-7-certified-microsd-cards-emerge-at-atandt-stores/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-phone-7-certified-microsd-cards-emerge-at-atandt-stores/#comments 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?

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Gallery: Windows Phone 7 certified microSD cards emerge at AT&T stores

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 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attexclusiveflashflash memoryFlashMemorymemory cardMemoryCardmicro sdhcmicrosdmicrosd cardMicrosdCardmicrosdhcmicrosoftsandiskSDHCsecure digitalSecureDigitalWindows Phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Indulge microSDHC card regularly reports back to MetroPCS (but hey, you get Iron Man 2 for free!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/galaxy-indulge-microsdhc-card-regularly-reports-back-to-metropcs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/galaxy-indulge-microsdhc-card-regularly-reports-back-to-metropcs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/galaxy-indulge-microsdhc-card-regularly-reports-back-to-metropcs/#comments
If you're the kind of person who buys phones based on Hollywood tie-in deals (and for your sake, we hope you're not) you'll be pleased to know that the Samsung Galaxy Indulge comes pre-loaded with Iron Man 2. That's right, a sequel to a movie you only ever saw half of, once, while it was on the TV over the bar at Armand's on Liberty Ave. (assuming that you're a certain Engadget editor, and for your sake we hope you're not) is coming pre-loaded on the world's first Android-packing, LTE smartphone. And if that wasn't enough, the SanDisk microSDHC card that the movie is stored on regularly reports back to MetroPCS with usage statistics:
This intelligent SanDisk mobile memory card provides specific, real-time network data to MetroPCS to measure customer interest in digital content. Details of aggregated, anonymous consumer usage will allow MetroPCS to determine the impact of its movie offering, which in turn allows them to provide customers with more customized content and services in the future.
We're sure everything is on the up-and-up here, but for some reason we don't think most consumers will be comfortable with storage that reports regularly to a carrier -- for any reason. Still, things could be much worse: you could be stuck with the pre-loaded Iron Man app on an LG Ally.

Continue reading Galaxy Indulge microSDHC card regularly reports back to MetroPCS (but hey, you get Iron Man 2 for free!)

Galaxy Indulge microSDHC card regularly reports back to MetroPCS (but hey, you get Iron Man 2 for free!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4Gandroidbig brotherBigBrotherdata trackingDataTrackinggalaxygalaxy indulgeGalaxyIndulgeindulgeiron maniron man 2IronManIronMan2LTEMetroPCSmicrosdmicrosdhcsamsungsandiskstatisticsstatsstoragetrackingusageusage trackingUsageTrackingThu, 03 Mar 2011 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk SDHC UHS-I cards are so Extreme they went Pro]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sandisk-sdhc-uhs-i-cards-are-so-extreme-they-went-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sandisk-sdhc-uhs-i-cards-are-so-extreme-they-went-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sandisk-sdhc-uhs-i-cards-are-so-extreme-they-went-pro/#commentsLet's get this out of the way right up front: Sandisk's new UHS-I SDHC cards are fast but not that fast. So for all the talk of "extreme" and "pro" just remember that the claimed 45MB/s read and write performance pales in comparison to Toshiba's own UHS-I cards announced back in September with staggering 95MB/s read and 80MB/s write speeds. Still, they're fast enough to capture HD video from the latest DSLRs and certainly faster than anything touting a Class 10 SDXC rating. Now for the best part, gadget masochists, they'll range in 8GB to 32GB capacities with retail pricing set somewhere between $109.99 to $349.99. Just be sure your camera supports UHS-I before making the plunge, ok?

Continue reading SanDisk SDHC UHS-I cards are so Extreme they went Pro

SanDisk SDHC UHS-I cards are so Extreme they went Pro originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>extremeextreme proExtremeProprosandisksdsd 3.0Sd3.0sdhcsdhc uhs-iSdhcUhs-iuhs-iuhs-i sdhcUhs-iSdhcush-iTue, 18 Jan 2011 05:14:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sandisk-reveals-1500-128gb-extreme-pro-cf-card-ultra-cruzer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sandisk-reveals-1500-128gb-extreme-pro-cf-card-ultra-cruzer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sandisk-reveals-1500-128gb-extreme-pro-cf-card-ultra-cruzer/#comments The world's fastest high-capacity CompactFlash card? Yes, please! SanDisk has just taken the CF game to an entirely new level, doubling the capacity of its current highest Extreme Pro offering by dishing out a 128GB model here at CES. The Extreme Pro is definitely the card of choice for the high-speed cameras here at Engadget HQ, and for those who've outgrown their twin 64GB setup within their D3S, you can soon pop in a pair of these bad boys for a nominal fee. The card touts performance as high as 100MB/sec (write), a Power Core controller and a UDMA-7 interface, perfectly suited for capturing hours of 1080p footage. Oh, and speaking of that nominal fee -- it's expected to hit retail "later this year" for $1499.99. Yeah, a grand and a half. But hey, you get what you pay for. In less enticing news, a pair of new flash drives are also being launched this evening, the SanDisk Ultra and Cruzer Edge. The Ultra offers transfer rates as high as 15MB/sec, ships in capacities ranging from 8GB to 32GB and will cost between $44.99 and $109.99. The Cruzer Edge reaches from 2GB to 16GB and will set you back between $12.99 and $79.99. Check out the full releases after the break, and though we shouldn't need to advise you, we'd recommend you start pinching those pennies dimes soon.

Gallery: SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives at CES 2011

Continue reading SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives

SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>128gbbreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011CFcompactFlashcruzerCruzer EdgeCruzerEdgeextremeExtreme proExtremeProflash driveFlashDrivesandisksandisk ultraSandiskUltraSecureAccessultrausbusb driveusb flash driveusb keyUsbDriveUsbFlashDriveUsbKeyWed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cricket launches new wireless plan with unlimited music for $55 a month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/cricket-launches-new-wireless-plan-with-unlimited-music-for-55/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/cricket-launches-new-wireless-plan-with-unlimited-music-for-55/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/cricket-launches-new-wireless-plan-with-unlimited-music-for-55/#commentsStop us if you've heard this one before: a cell phone comes with an unlimited music subscription. Now, flip it on its head and say the cellular carrier was the one offering the all-you-can download audio buffet -- built right into a totally unlimited data, text and voice monthly slate -- and you've basically got the new $55 Muve Music plan from Cricket Wireless. Cricket doesn't have the reach of the big four US carriers and may not even have coverage in your area, but that didn't keep it from tempting Universal, Warner, Sony and EMI from signing over millions of songs. It'll debut on the new Samsung Suede featurephone pictured at right, which comes with a "special" 4GB Sandisk encrypted flash memory card (et tu, slotRadio?) that will likely protect the music from prying pirate claws... at least for the weeks or months it takes the open-source community to rip it a new one.

The Suede will reportedly hold about 3,000 songs, which (barring antics) will be irrevocably tied to the phone and only play there, and disappear entirely if users stop paying for the Muve plan. PC Magazine got a brief hands-on with an early version, and says there's a bit of irksome audio compression, but also some Zune-like social networking features, too. The service will debut at CES on January 6th, and spread to other devices and other markets over the course of 2011. PR after the break!

Continue reading Cricket launches new wireless plan with unlimited music for $55 a month

Cricket launches new wireless plan with unlimited music for $55 a month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiocricketCricket WirelessCricketWirelessleapLeap WirelessLeapWirelessmusicsamsungsamsung suedeSamsungSuedesandisksuedeunlimitedunlimited everythingunlimited musicunlimited planUnlimitedEverythingUnlimitedMusicUnlimitedPlanMon, 20 Dec 2010 01:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Sandisk, Sony, and Nikon propose 500MBps memory card with more than 2TB capacity]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sandisk-sony-and-nikon-propose-500mb-per-second-memory-card-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sandisk-sony-and-nikon-propose-500mb-per-second-memory-card-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sandisk-sony-and-nikon-propose-500mb-per-second-memory-card-wi/#commentsWhile the CompactFlash Association scoots along at a maximum transfer rate of 167MB per second under its just released CF6.0 specification, Sandisk, Sony, and Nikon are already looking to the future. The trio have just officially proposed a new memory card format that switches from PATA to the PCI Express serial interface to achieve data transfer rates of up to 500 megabytes per second with a potential to extend maximum storage capacities beyond 2 terabytes. The proposed set of specifications hints at the high performance requirements we'll soon face as DSLRs and camcorders are updated to capture continuous burst shooting of massive RAW images and ever higher definition video. Naturally, the spec also enables photogs to transfer their troves of data more quickly to computers for post processing and combines high-speed transfer with a scaling system to extend battery life. The CompactFlash Association has already announced a new workgroup to study the proposal. Canon's Shigeto Kanda, CFA chairman of the board, had this to say about the proposal:
Future professional photography and video applications will require memory cards with faster read/write speeds. The development of a new high-performance card standard with a serial interface will meet the needs of the professional imaging industry for years to come and open the door for exciting new applications.
Sounds like tacit approval to us. And really, anything that brings Sony and Sandisk together on a future storage format should be seen as a positive step. Unless, of course, you're the SD Card Association or anyone who recently purchased a CFast card.

Continue reading Sandisk, Sony, and Nikon propose 500MBps memory card with more than 2TB capacity

Sandisk, Sony, and Nikon propose 500MBps memory card with more than 2TB capacity originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canoncfacompactflashcompactflash associationCompactflashAssociationmemory cardMemoryCardnikonpatapci expressPciExpressproposalsandisksonyspecificationTue, 30 Nov 2010 01:40:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk's 32GB microSDHC card falls below $100, is actually in stock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/sandisks-32gb-microsdhc-card-falls-below-100-is-actually-in-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/sandisks-32gb-microsdhc-card-falls-below-100-is-actually-in-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/sandisks-32gb-microsdhc-card-falls-below-100-is-actually-in-s/#commentsHolding out on upgrading that paltry 2GB microSD card that shipped in your Android device of choice? Hold no longer. Amazon is now stocking SanDisk's oh-so-capacious 32GB microSDHC card for just $89.73, which is notably lower than what it retailed for at launch. It's also readily available elsewhere on the web for around the same amount, with the "readily available" part equally as impressive as the "for really cheap" part. Of course, it's slower than molasses crawling uphill on a winter day (read: Class 2), but it's not like you'll be throwing this in your D3S and firing off 11 shots per second. Right?

SanDisk's 32GB microSDHC card falls below $100, is actually in stock originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32gbamazonflashflash memoryFlashMemorymemorymemory cardMemoryCardmicrosdhcnandsalesandisksdhcstorageFri, 08 Oct 2010 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sandisk-sansa-fuze-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sandisk-sansa-fuze-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sandisk-sansa-fuze-review/#comments
SanDisk's original Sansa Fuze may have had a solid run -- it's been a particular favorite among those looking for a good, inexpensive player that doesn't skimp on features or audio quality -- but there's no question that it was long overdue for an update, and SanDisk recently came through on that front with the completely revised Sansa Fuze+. Boasting a considerably sleeker design, the Fuze+ replaces the Fuze's venerable tactile click wheel with a capacitive touch panel (but not a touchscreen), and it hangs onto many of the features that made the original Fuze stand out, including a microSD card slot, FM radio, and support for a wide range of formats (including FLAC and AAC). Are all the changes for the better? Read on for our full review.

Gallery: SanDisk Sansa Fuze+

Continue reading SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ review

SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitive touch panelCapacitiveTouchPanelfuzefuze+media playerMediaPlayermp3mp3 playerMp3Playerpmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerreviewsandisksansasansa fuzesansa fuze+SansaFuzeSansaFuze+slotmusicslotradiotouch panelTouchPanelFri, 01 Oct 2010 13:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sandisk, NDS showing off SSD-based 16GB DVRs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/sandisk-nds-showing-off-ssd-based-16gb-dvrs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/sandisk-nds-showing-off-ssd-based-16gb-dvrs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/sandisk-nds-showing-off-ssd-based-16gb-dvrs/#comments We can all agree the old cable/satellite set-top boxes could use some refreshing, but these new ones on display from SanDisk and NDS might not be what the doctor ordered. The team has combined SanDisk's latest P4 solid state drives (successors to the older pSSD drive pictured above) with NDS set-top box software to demonstrate at IBC 2010 a tiny DVR that uses less power, space and runs far cooler than any hard drive equipped box -- if you don't mind capacities of 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. The idea here is for boxes that are "DVR-like" in their features with progressive downloading and live pause. SanDisk believes they make for cost-effective alternatives to hard drive-based boxes and they may have a point, but in a world where multiroom DVRs with driveless thin clients attached and network DVRs that remove the need for local storage of any kind, it's hard to see many situations where these would fit in.

Continue reading Sandisk, NDS showing off SSD-based 16GB DVRs

Sandisk, NDS showing off SSD-based 16GB DVRs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dvrhdibcibc 2010Ibc2010sandisksolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdThu, 09 Sep 2010 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk debuts newly designed Sansa Fuze+ PMPs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/sansa-debuts-newly-designed-fuze-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/sansa-debuts-newly-designed-fuze-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/sansa-debuts-newly-designed-fuze-pmps/#comments
 SanDisk's finally updated its Fuze PMP with the Sansa Fuze+. The newly designed device boasts a 2.4-inch LCD, with three capacities -- 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB -- to choose from. It also comes in red, white, purple, blue and black in the latter two models, while the 16GB only comes in black. Other than that, it's pretty low on features: the Fuze+ (you'll be happy to know) features full compatibility with slotRadio (and all microSDHC cards), supports all the major file formats, and a new barebones user interface. The Fuze+ lineup is available today, and the 4GB will cost you $79, the 8GB model will run $89, while the 16GB is priced at $119. Full press release follows below.

Continue reading SanDisk debuts newly designed Sansa Fuze+ PMPs

SanDisk debuts newly designed Sansa Fuze+ PMPs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digital audioDigitalAudiofuzefuze+mp3 playerMp3Playermp3smusicpmpsandisksansaTue, 31 Aug 2010 10:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Sansa Fuze+ leaks out with slotRadio support, 24 hours of battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sansa-fuze-leaks-out-with-slotradio-support-24-hours-of-batter/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sansa-fuze-leaks-out-with-slotradio-support-24-hours-of-batter/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sansa-fuze-leaks-out-with-slotradio-support-24-hours-of-batter/#comments And here we thought SanDisk had up and buried its once-thriving Sansa PMP line. After all -- it was this company's CEO that said "you can't out-iPod the iPod." For whatever reason, it looks as if the memory mainstay is about to try its hand once more in the saturated media player market, with a Sansa Fuze+ rumored for release in the near term. As you can clearly see above, there won't be anything too special about the Fuze+, though the 2.4-inch QVGA display, capacitive touch controls and inbuilt FM tuner are certainly appreciated. It'll ship in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB flavors, supporting the usual file formats (AAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, Audible, MPEG4, H.264, WMV, etc.) and offering a rechargeable battery good for 24 hours on the audio side and 5 hours on the video side. USB 2.0 support is thrown in, as is the absolutely riveting confirmation that it'll be "ready for slotRadio and slotMusic memory cards." Knowing that, we aren't so sure if our minds can take the wait till September 12th, but we'll do our best.

Sansa Fuze+ leaks out with slotRadio support, 24 hours of battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitivecapacitive touchscreenCapacitiveTouchscreenexclusiveleakleakedmp3 playerMp3PlayermusicpmpsandisksansaSansa FuzeSansa Fuze plusSansaFuzeSansaFuzePlusslotmusicslotradioWed, 18 Aug 2010 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Sandisk's 64GB integrated SSD is no bigger than a wafer-thin mint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sandisks-64gb-integrated-ssd-is-no-bigger-than-a-wafer-thin-min/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sandisks-64gb-integrated-ssd-is-no-bigger-than-a-wafer-thin-min/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/sandisks-64gb-integrated-ssd-is-no-bigger-than-a-wafer-thin-min/#commentsSandisk's 64GB integrated SSD is no bigger than a wafer-thin mint Think your mobile device couldn't eat another byte, that it's stuffed full of storage? Surely it has room for a tiny little thin SSD? This is Sandisk's solution for storage in portable devices, the creation of a new class of storage: integrated SSD, or iSSD. Designed to be soldered right onto a motherboard, this drive is the size of a postage stamp, weighs the same as a paperclip, and will be available in sizes ranging from 4 to 64GB. Read and writes clock in at 160MB/sec and 100MB/sec, respectively, plenty fast enough to run a full OS, with an SATA interface ensuring broad compatibility. Early units are available now, with bulk orders shipping soon. Now, how many would you like? Just the one, monsieur?

Continue reading Sandisk's 64GB integrated SSD is no bigger than a wafer-thin mint

Sandisk's 64GB integrated SSD is no bigger than a wafer-thin mint originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>embedded ssdEmbeddedSsdintegratedintegrated ssdIntegratedSsdissdsandisksolid-state storageSolid-stateStoragessdWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:14:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk ships its smallest USB thumb drive, the diminutive Cruzer Blade]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/#comments We suspect SanDisk would have run into some friction by proclaiming that its Cruzer Blade is the world's smallest USB flash drive, but it smartly chose to word things as its smallest in order to not draw attention from those other guys. No matter how you slice it, though, this little doohickey is awfully minuscule, being "about the size of a standard size paper clip and weighing approximately the same as a penny." It's tailor made to hang off of your existing keyring, and it's available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB. As for prices? $14.99 to $77.99, and (just about) everywhere in between.

Continue reading SanDisk ships its smallest USB thumb drive, the diminutive Cruzer Blade

SanDisk ships its smallest USB thumb drive, the diminutive Cruzer Blade originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cruzercruzer bladeCruzerBladeflash driveFlashDriveSanDisksmalleststoragethumb driveThumbDriveusbusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDriveTue, 27 Jul 2010 14:17:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk's elusive 32GB microSDHC card on sale tomorrow at Verizon: $100 with a Droid X, $150 without]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/sandisks-elusive-32gb-microsdhc-card-on-sale-tomorrow-at-verizo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/sandisks-elusive-32gb-microsdhc-card-on-sale-tomorrow-at-verizo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/sandisks-elusive-32gb-microsdhc-card-on-sale-tomorrow-at-verizo/#commentsOh, sure -- SanDisk's 32GB microSDHC card has been "shipping" since late March, but have you actually tried to find one? It's been a lesson in frustration for many, and while a few e-tailers have shown stock off and on, the card has generally evaded archivists who simply need an insane amount of available storage on their handset. Starting tomorrow, however, that should change. Verizon Wireless -- of all companies -- has somehow managed to become the "only retailer that offers customers the 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card." We're assuming it's referring to brick and mortar retailers, but at any rate, the gem will be on sale tomorrow at VZW outlets for $149.99, or just $99.99 if you purchase one alongside Motorola's Droid X. The only trouble with that? You're stuck figuring out what to do with the 16GB microSDHC card that ships inside of the phone. Thank heavens for the Bay, right?

Continue reading SanDisk's elusive 32GB microSDHC card on sale tomorrow at Verizon: $100 with a Droid X, $150 without

SanDisk's elusive 32GB microSDHC card on sale tomorrow at Verizon: $100 with a Droid X, $150 without originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32gbandroiddroiddroid xDroidXgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmemory cardMemoryCardmicrosdhcmotorolaon saleOnSaleretailsalesandisksdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalsmartphonestorageverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessWed, 14 Jul 2010 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk's 1GB WORM SD card stores evidence longer than your prison sentence (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/sandisks-1gb-worm-sd-card-stores-forensic-images-longer-than-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/sandisks-1gb-worm-sd-card-stores-forensic-images-longer-than-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/sandisks-1gb-worm-sd-card-stores-forensic-images-longer-than-yo/#comments You can think of SanDisk's latest WORM SD card like a mini time capsule... for criminals. As the name implies, these write-once-read-many cards are tamperproof slivers of flash storage that can only be written to once by an SD WORM-compatible device like, say, those security cameras, witness voice recorders, and photo cameras used by the police. SanDisk claims that the data will still be readable after 100 years, long after you and your crimes have been forgotten. Why the fuss after not hearing about SanDisk's SD WORM ambitions since 2008? Well, Sandisk just announced that Japan's police force will use the SanDisk SD WORM card "as the storage media of choice for tamper-proof forensic image archiving." We suspect that the Yakuza will be getting right on that "tamper-proof" claim just as soon as they finish viewing the video embedded after the break.

Continue reading SanDisk's 1GB WORM SD card stores evidence longer than your prison sentence (video)

SanDisk's 1GB WORM SD card stores evidence longer than your prison sentence (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1gbevidenceflashflash storageFlashStorageforensicjapanmemorynandpolicesandisksdsd cardsd wormSdCardSdWormstoragevideowormWed, 23 Jun 2010 04:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Shooting around with the Nikon D3S: the field review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/shooting-around-with-the-nikon-d3s-the-field-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/shooting-around-with-the-nikon-d3s-the-field-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/shooting-around-with-the-nikon-d3s-the-field-review/#comments Nikon's D3S didn't exactly emerge out of nowhere, but the DSLR's boosted ISO ceiling of over 100,000 (102,400, if we're being precise) has certainly shaken up the industry. Nikon claims that it's set a new bar for low-light performance and raw speed in the crowded DSLR arena, and we were tickled pink when given the chance to see if this thing was worth its weight in gold. Now, the master photogs over at DP Review have already broken down the nitty-gritty details in an exhaustive 34 page critique, but for those just looking for a little insight -- and perhaps a short answer to "should I buy this?" -- we've got exactly what you're looking for. Head on past the break for two distinct takes on Nikon's most capable shooter yet -- and some thoughts on how Nikon's latest monster professional cam will radically change the consumer camera as well.

Gallery: Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on

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Shooting around with the Nikon D3S: the field review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Still haven't dropped a speedy solid state drive into your PC? SanDisk might just tempt you with its latest batch. At Computex 2010 the memory manufacturer announced its fourth-generation SSD lineup, consisting of the laptop-sized SSD G4 and the diminutive SSD P4 -- those tiny mini-SATA netbook boards you see chilling outside Jefferson's posh, nickel-plated mansion. The former will arrive in up to 256GB capacities with 220MB / sec read speeds and 160MB / sec writes (a sizable bump from prior numbers) while the latter range in size from 8GB to 128GB. Both feature the usual set of marketing buzzwords indicating speed and reliability, and both are slated to enter the OEM market in Q3 2010. That said, considering SanDisk's recent track record here, we wonder if the company meant third quarter next year. PR after the break.

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SanDisk works it harder, unveils G4 and P4 solid state drives originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>G4mini-satamsataNANDpssdSanDiskSanDisk G4SandiskG4solid state disksolid state drivesolid state storageSolidStateDiskSolidStateDriveSolidStateStoragessdSSD G4SSD P4SsdG4SsdP4storageTue, 01 Jun 2010 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk ships first licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sandisk-ships-first-licensed-xbox-360-usb-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sandisk-ships-first-licensed-xbox-360-usb-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/sandisk-ships-first-licensed-xbox-360-usb-flash-drive/#comments Seems that April 6th ship date that GameStop posted back in March was a bit off, but hey -- beggars can't be choosers, yeah? SanDisk has just announced that it's now shipping the planet's first licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drive, which just became useful for easily transferring gamertags, game saves, map packs, Arcade downloads, etc. from one console to another. The device is pre-configured for plug-and-play, and SanDisk is even throwing in a one-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold for good measure. Naturally, you'll be paying a premium for that Microsoft seal of approval, with the 8GB unit boasting an MSRP of $34.99 and the 16 gigger going for $69.99 (or £29.99 and £51.99 respectively in the UK). Hang tight if you can, though -- we get the impression that loads more are on the way from every other storage outfit, and you know what competition does to pricing. Don't you?

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SanDisk ships first licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>360accessoryfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdateflash driveFlashDrivememorymicrosoftnow shippingNowShippingsandiskshipshippingshipsstoragesystem updateSystemUpdateupdateusbusb flash driveusb keyusb supportUsbFlashDriveUsbKeyUsbSupportxboxxbox 360xbox liveXbox360XboxLiveWed, 05 May 2010 14:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Protip: Microsoft Kin not compatible with microSD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/protip-microsoft-kin-not-compatible-with-microsd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/protip-microsoft-kin-not-compatible-with-microsd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/protip-microsoft-kin-not-compatible-with-microsd/#comments Dear SanDisk,

The Kin does not have a microSD slot. We checked.

Love, Engadget.

Protip: Microsoft Kin not compatible with microSD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SanDisk calls it: Microsoft Pink being announced on Monday originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpinkprojectpinksandiskFri, 09 Apr 2010 18:36:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop listing shows SanDisk's Xbox 360-branded USB drives at outrageous prices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/gamestop-listing-shows-sandisks-xbox-360-branded-usb-drives-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/gamestop-listing-shows-sandisks-xbox-360-branded-usb-drives-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/gamestop-listing-shows-sandisks-xbox-360-branded-usb-drives-at/#comments GameStop listings are about as accurate as a 14th century musket -- especially when it comes to release dates -- but that didn't keep news site GameSpot from capping the above screenshot. As you can no doubt read, the picture suggests that SanDisk will indeed release a specially-branded 8GB USB flash drive alongside the Xbox 360's USB storage update -- but at twice the normal price for a drive of that capacity. Our red hot rage at this injustice is tempered somewhat knowing there's no concrete proof the $40 figure is correct, but knowing SanDisk (and, frankly, Microsoft's own propensity for overpriced storage) we wouldn't be surprised to see several green thumbdrives pulling a premium at retail next week. Once more for the record: as long as it's larger than 1GB, smaller than 16GB and you format it using the Xbox 360 menus, any USB flash drive will do.

Update: According to Major Nelson, it seems that USB flash drives larger than 16GB will work with the Xbox 360 update, but only 16GB of the drive's space will be available for the Xbox 360 to use. Thanks, willowtwf!

GameStop listing shows SanDisk's Xbox 360-branded USB drives at outrageous prices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>360flash driveFlashDriveGameStopMicrosoftretailSanDiskthumb drivethumbdriveusb driveUSB flash driveusb keyusb stickUSB storageusb thumb driveusb thumbdriveUsbDriveUsbFlashDriveUsbKeyUsbStickUsbStorageUsbThumbdriveX360Xbox 360Xbox360Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk 32GB microSDHC vs. SanDisk 4GB microSDHC... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/sandisk-32gb-microsdhc-vs-sandisk-4gb-microsdhc-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/sandisk-32gb-microsdhc-vs-sandisk-4gb-microsdhc-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/sandisk-32gb-microsdhc-vs-sandisk-4gb-microsdhc-fight/#comments We know which one we'd rather take -- but alas, we came packing the meager 4GB card in our personal phone as we sauntered up to SanDisk's booth at a CTIA press event this evening, not that juicy 32GB bad boy right above it. At the top there you can see the silicon that goes into each and every 32GB microSDHC to come out of the foundry, and it's pretty insane: 8 layers of 32nm 3-bit-per-cell memory. The SanDisk rep we spoke to said that other companies not capable of pulling off the 8 layer trick will be at a significant disadvantage, since they'll need to go with a higher density at the brutal cost of a lower yield rate -- and as we all know, a chunk of silicon that's failed QA is little more than a paperweight (and not a very effective one at that). We'll take three.

SanDisk 32GB microSDHC vs. SanDisk 4GB microSDHC... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32gbcardctiactia 2010Ctia2010memorymicrosdhcsandiskWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:25:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk ships 32GB microSDHC card for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sandisk-ships-32gb-microsdhc-card-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sandisk-ships-32gb-microsdhc-card-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/sandisk-ships-32gb-microsdhc-card-for-200/#comments Our 16GB microSDHC card has been treating us well since shipping early last year, but obviously no capacity is capacious enough. SanDisk has just announced that a Class 2, 32GB version of its microSDHC card is now shipping (remember that "something big" thing?), bringing gobs and gobs (and gobs) of storage space to whatever phones still support it. SanDisk claims that this is the first of its kind, but you can bet that other memory outfits won't be far behind in matching it. It should be hitting e-tailers momentarily for $199.99 (and around £200 if you're in the UK, we're told), which is almost certainly more than the (subsidized) price of the phone you'll be sliding it into.

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SanDisk ships 32GB microSDHC card for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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