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[ADATA lets the sun shine on its new range of Premier Pro microSD cards (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/adata-premier-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/adata-premier-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/adata-premier-pro/#comments ADATA lets the sun shine on its new range of Premier Pro microSD cards

ADATA's trio of new Premier Pro microSD cards have escaped from the company's headquarters. Aimed at professionals and demanding consumers, the 16GB and 32GB editions come with a 45MB/s read and 40MB/s write speeds and support the latest SD 3.0 standard. The company isn't mentioning how well the 8GB card runs, so we'll just presume it's a little less speedy than either of its larger brothers. We've reached out to the company to find out when we can expect to see these hitting shelves (and how much they'll cost) and we will update if they tell us.

Update: The company let us know that 8GB costs $18, 16GB costs $32 and the 64GB will set you back $62 when they arrive later in the summer.

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ADATA lets the sun shine on its new range of Premier Pro microSD cards (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 21:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ADATAADATA Premier ProAdataPremierProMicroSDmicroSD CardMicrosdCardmicroSDHCPremier ProPremierProSD CardSdCardSDHCWed, 30 May 2012 21:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba FlashAir WiFi SD Card will make your Eye-Fi's water]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/toshiba-flashair-wifi-sd-card-will-make-your-eye-fis-water/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/toshiba-flashair-wifi-sd-card-will-make-your-eye-fis-water/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/toshiba-flashair-wifi-sd-card-will-make-your-eye-fis-water/#commentsEye-Fi's wireless cards push photos straight from digital cameras without cables, but what if you want to pull some pics back the other way? Toshiba's solving that problem with the two-way FlashAir, an 802.11 b/g/n enabled 8GB SD Card that can also exchange data directly with compatible devices. If pushing photos to a camera isn't your bag you can always always use FlashAir as a mountable wireless drive in your SD-enabled tablet. Sales won't begin in Japan until February 2012 and the price is rumored to be around $90 -- close to that of the equivalent Eye-Fi.

Toshiba FlashAir WiFi SD Card will make your Eye-Fi's water originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11802.11 bgn802.11BgnEye-FiFlashAirSD CardSdCardSDHCSDHC CardSdhcCardToshibaToshiba FlashAirToshibaFlashairWiFiWifi SD CardWifiSdCardFri, 02 Sep 2011 15:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Eye-Fi Direct Mode is here, turns tablets and smartphones into must-have camera accessories]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/eye-fi-direct-mode-is-here-turns-tablets-and-smartphones-into-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/eye-fi-direct-mode-is-here-turns-tablets-and-smartphones-into-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/eye-fi-direct-mode-is-here-turns-tablets-and-smartphones-into-m/#commentsEye-Fi Direct Mode Eye-Fi promised that its Direct Mode for beaming photos straight from your camera to your smartphone or tablet would land this week, and we're pleased to announce the company has kept its word. Just pop your X2 card into a computer, launch the Eye-Fi Center, and you should be prompted to install the new firmware -- version 4.5022. All you have to do then is install the Eye-Fi app on your Android or iOS device, pair it with your camera (you did remember to put the card back in your camera, right?), and you're ready to rock and/or roll. From then on, any pics you snap with your Eye-Fi-equipped cam will automatically beam themselves to your handheld, and sharing on Picasa or Eye-Fi View is just a tap or two away. If you need a bit of a refresher on what Direct Mode looks like in action, just check out our hands-on from CES.

Eye-Fi Direct Mode is here, turns tablets and smartphones into must-have camera accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcameracellphonecellphonesdirect modeDirectModeeye fieye-fieye-fi direct modeEye-fiDirectModeEyeFifirmwareiosSDsd cardSdCardSDHCsmartphonesmartphonessoftwaretablettablet pcTabletPcwi-fiwifiWed, 20 Apr 2011 15:34:00 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[Delkin Elite 633 claims to be the fastest SDHC card with 80MBps write speeds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/09/delkin-elite-633-claims-to-be-the-fastest-sdhc-card-with-80mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/09/delkin-elite-633-claims-to-be-the-fastest-sdhc-card-with-80mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/09/delkin-elite-633-claims-to-be-the-fastest-sdhc-card-with-80mbps/#commentsWe can't say we're pleased that camera makers still haven't called an armistice in their megapixel war, but a race for the speediest memory card is one battle we can get behind. Delkin says its 32GB Elite 633 SDHC is the fastest in the world, with 80MBps and 95MBps write and read speeds, respectively, handily trumping Sony's new Memory Sticks that so recently impressed us. This card's ideal for people who shoot gobs of 1080p video, 3D movies, and high-resolution shots coupled with RAW files, but with a price of $440, it's only worth it for pros. And debutants.

Delkin Elite 633 claims to be the fastest SDHC card with 80MBps write speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32GB633camcorderscameracamerasDelkinDelkin 633Delkin EliteDelkin Elite 633Delkin633DelkinEliteDelkinElite633EliteMBpsmemory cardmemory cardsMemoryCardMemoryCardsSDSD cardSD cardsSdCardSdCardsSDHCSDHC cardSDHC cardsSdhcCardSdhcCardsstoragetransfer rateTransferRatevideoSat, 09 Apr 2011 07:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon Coolpix S9100 extends an 18x zoom from a compact body capable of 1080p video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/nikon-coolpix-s9100-extends-an-18x-zoom-from-a-compact-body-capa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/nikon-coolpix-s9100-extends-an-18x-zoom-from-a-compact-body-capa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/nikon-coolpix-s9100-extends-an-18x-zoom-from-a-compact-body-capa/#comments Last we heard from Nikon on the topic of high-end point-and-shoot cameras, it was touting Full HD video and a backside-illuminated 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor on its S8100. Well, here comes the S9100, still possessing those goodies, but now it's attaching them to a lens capable of 18x optical zoom -- a feature you'd usually expect to find on shooters far bulkier than this pocket-friendly portable. ISO sensitivity can stretch up to 3200 (only 800 in automatic mode), there's a 1050mAh battery helping power the 3-inch, 920k-dot rear-mounted display, and you'll also probably want to know that the 1080p movie mode records sound in stereo and ticks along at a healthy 30fps. Our brief time with the S9100 revealed it to be a typically well built little shooter, although we did notice zooming it backwards and forwards is a fairly slow affair -- which can grow into something of a nuisance when you've got such a massive zoom range -- while the tripod mount is way off to the left of center. We're sure Nikon has thought that decision through and balanced the camera's weight appropriately, however. Sales around the world begin on March 17th, with local pricing set at $330, €348 and £300 in the major markets.

Gallery: Nikon Coolpix S9100 press images


Gallery: Nikon Coolpix S9100 hands-on

Continue reading Nikon Coolpix S9100 extends an 18x zoom from a compact body capable of 1080p video

Nikon Coolpix S9100 extends an 18x zoom from a compact body capable of 1080p video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p12.1 megapixel12.1Megapixel18x18x zoom18xZoombackside-illuminatedcmoscmos sensorCmosSensorcoolpixcoolpix s9100CoolpixS9100hands-onlaunchnikkornikonofficialpocket cameraPocketCamerapoint and shootPointAndShootreleases9100sdhcsdxcsuperzoomTue, 08 Feb 2011 20:00:00 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[Kingston launches USB 3.0 roadmap, SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX card]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/kingston-launches-usb-3-0-roadmap-sdhc-uhs-i-ultimatexx-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/kingston-launches-usb-3-0-roadmap-sdhc-uhs-i-ultimatexx-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/kingston-launches-usb-3-0-roadmap-sdhc-uhs-i-ultimatexx-card/#commentsThe SD Association took the opportunity to introduce the UHS-II standard here at CES, but Kingston's doing its best to just make the most of the protocols that are available in the here and now. The outfit has just introduced its latest range of SDHC cards, the USH-I UltimateXX, which is set to ship later this month and be perfectly backwards compatible with Class 4, 6 and 10 equipment. We're told that it'll hit read rates of 60MB/sec and write rates of 35MB/sec, with pricing set for $69.99 (8GB), $179.99 (16GB) and $349.99 (32GB). In related news, the outfit's also launching its DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB flash drive, and it has plans to launch an entry-level flash drive in "late Q2 / early Q3." Head on past the break for the full skinny.

Continue reading Kingston launches USB 3.0 roadmap, SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX card

Kingston launches USB 3.0 roadmap, SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX card originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011DataTravelerDataTraveler HyperX 3.0DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0DatatravelerHyperx3.0DatatravelerUltimate3.0flashflash memoryFlashMemoryHyperX 3.0Hyperx3.0Kingstonmemory cardMemoryCardramsdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalssdstorageuhs-iUltimateXXusbusb 3.0Usb3.0Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:29:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC gets official with dual-screen 7-inch LT-W Cloud Communicator]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/nec-gets-official-with-dual-screen-7-inch-lt-w-cloud-communicato/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/nec-gets-official-with-dual-screen-7-inch-lt-w-cloud-communicato/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/nec-gets-official-with-dual-screen-7-inch-lt-w-cloud-communicato/#comments Is it an e-reader? A two-faced tablet? Something else entirely. Hard to say for sure, but just as it promised, NEC has furnished a boatload of details surrounding its heretofore mysterious LT-W Cloud Communicator. This dual-screen Android 2.1 device shares a pair of 7-inch resistive touchpanels, both of which have a non-glare (huzzah!) panel and an SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. Under the hood, we're looking at an ARM Cortex A8 processor, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a three megapixel camera, optional 3G, SDHC card slot, a single USB 2.0 connector, an ear-ratting monaural speaker and a bundled stylus pen. There's also an internal accelerometer, GPS sensor and a battery that's good for up to five hours in ideal conditions. It seems as if NEC is aiming this at folks looking for a more sophisticated e-reading device rather than those looking for a quirky alternative to the cadre of slates already on the market, but there's no word yet on a US price and release date. Needless to say, we'll be digging for both here on the show floor. One more look is after the break.

Continue reading NEC gets official with dual-screen 7-inch LT-W Cloud Communicator

NEC gets official with dual-screen 7-inch LT-W Cloud Communicator 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]]>a8androidandroid 2.1Android2.1andronaviarmbiglobebluetoothcesces 2011ces2011cloud communicatorCloudCommunicatorcortexcortex a8CortexA8dual screendual-screenDualScreene booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidlifetouchLT-wmanganecnec lifetouchNecLifetouchsdhcslatetablettablet pcTabletPcWed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SD Association triples SDHC and SDXC speeds with UHS-II standard, adds secure eBook specification]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sd-association-triples-sdhc-and-sdxc-speeds-with-uhs-ii-standard/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sd-association-triples-sdhc-and-sdxc-speeds-with-uhs-ii-standard/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sd-association-triples-sdhc-and-sdxc-speeds-with-uhs-ii-standard/#comments Don't ever knock the SD Association for lagging behind. A scant seven months after the aforesaid entity revealed the UHS-I specifications, in flies the predicted successor at CES. UHS-II is a newfangled bus-interface system that promises high-def recording speeds of up to 312 megabytes per second, enabling pro shooters and videographers to actually consider an SDHC or SDXC-based camera rather than relying solely on CompactFlash or SSD. The protocol will be an integral part of the SD 4.00 specification that's going out to members later in the quarter, and naturally, it'll only be useful to SDXC and SDHC cards. We're looking at a 3x increase in transfer rates, and these same upticks will be gracing UHS-II microSDXC and microSDHC cards, too. Best of all, UHS-II cards will be fully backwards compatible with older devices and readers, as the speed increase simply relies on a new row of pins on a familiar form factor. In related news, a new eBook SD application has been announced, though the details surrounding it are murky at best. So far as we can tell, eBook SD cards will have their content pretty well contained, giving publishers the ability to rest easy while still getting content out to the myriad products that can understand SD. Peek the full release after the break.

Continue reading SD Association triples SDHC and SDXC speeds with UHS-II standard, adds secure eBook specification

SD Association triples SDHC and SDXC speeds with UHS-II standard, adds secure eBook specification originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011drme booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersebookEReaderflashflash memoryFlashMemoryinterfacememorymemory cardMemoryCardmicro sdmicro sdhcmicro sdxcMicroSdMicroSdhcMicroSdxcsdsd associationSdAssociationsdhcsdxcsecure digitalSecureDigitalspeedstandardUHS-IUSHUSH-IIWed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lexar unveils 32GB Class 10 microSDHC card, quick-fingered Android users celebrate]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/lexar-unveils-32gb-class-10-microsdhc-card-quick-fingered-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/lexar-unveils-32gb-class-10-microsdhc-card-quick-fingered-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/lexar-unveils-32gb-class-10-microsdhc-card-quick-fingered-andro/#comments
 Lexar. It's Where Memory Matters. And it's also the only game in town to introduce a Class 10 microSDHC card. For those currently using an Android phone with a user-accessible microSD slot, you've probably gritted your teeth on a number of occasions waiting for your current Class 2 or Class 4 card to catch up with your demands. It's one of the downfalls to removable storage, but thankfully, the device you see above looks to us like a glistening solution. The 32GB Class 10 microSDHC card promises a minimum sustained write speed of 10MB per second and a read speed of nearly 20MB per second, which should all but eliminate any lag from loading up your favorite playlist. Lexar plans on shipping this guy with preloaded software to manage and sync stored images and videos, and speaking of shipping, it should be available right now on Amazon for $149.99.

Continue reading Lexar unveils 32GB Class 10 microSDHC card, quick-fingered Android users celebrate

Lexar unveils 32GB Class 10 microSDHC card, quick-fingered Android users celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2011ces2011class 10Class10crucialflash memoryFlashMemorylexarlexar mediaLexarMediamemorymemory cardMemoryCardmicronmicrosdhcsdsdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalWed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Aluratek's new wireless speakers go Bump in the night]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/alurateks-new-wireless-speakers-go-bump-in-the-night/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/alurateks-new-wireless-speakers-go-bump-in-the-night/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/alurateks-new-wireless-speakers-go-bump-in-the-night/#comments Speakers? Oh yeah. Wires? Heck no. Aluratek has launched three new wireless audio products collectively called Bump -- though somehow a wired model got lumped in there too. A bit of a step from the company's previous digi frame and e-reader offerings, the four tune-pumping solutions start with the $49.99 AMS01F, a wee boombox that plays music from SD, line-in, or FM and does six hours on a charge. The $79.99 AUWS01F ditches the media player functionality, relying on a signal sent from a 2.4GHz USB dongle that you stick in your nearest PC or Mac (within 60 feet) that has some tunes on it. Next is the $99.99 AWS01F, basically the AMS01F boombox with the addition of a separate wireless speaker. Finally, if you're not ready to cut the cord, there's the $19.99 APS01F, a single little tweeter with a 3.5mm cable sprouting from below. They're all available now, so you know what to do.

Update: Seems these are a rebadge. Welp, at least you've got another option.

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Aluratek's new wireless speakers go Bump in the night originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sony announces suite of SD cards for cameras that don't work with Sticks

Sony announces suite of SD cards for cameras that don't work with Sticks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>sdsd cardsd hcSdCardSdHcSF16N4SF16NXSF2B4SF2NSF32N4SF32NXSF4B4SF4N4SF8B4SF8N4SF8NXsonyMon, 13 Dec 2010 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingston introduces Class 4 32GB microSDHC card, charges dearly for the speed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/09/kingston-introduces-class-4-32gb-microsdhc-card-charges-dearly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/09/kingston-introduces-class-4-32gb-microsdhc-card-charges-dearly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/09/kingston-introduces-class-4-32gb-microsdhc-card-charges-dearly/#commentsWell, at least you've got options now. Just days after SanDisk's once-rare 32GB microSDHC card fell to $87, along comes Kingston with a nearly identical unit of its own. The difference? It's Class 4 instead of Class 2, which means that you can look forward to a 4MB/s minimum data transfer rate. Of course, you'll be paying dearly for the speed boost when it starts shipping on Monday with the card alone priced at $153. Slow and cheap, or pricey and snappy? Decisions, decisions...

Kingston introduces Class 4 32GB microSDHC card, charges dearly for the speed originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Oct 2010 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32gbkingstonmemory cardMemoryCardmicroSDHCsdsdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalstorageSat, 09 Oct 2010 03:37:00 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[Elecom's 47-in-1 MR-A005 card reader gains SDXC support, speed boost]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/elecoms-47-in-1-mr-a005-card-reader-gains-sdxc-support-speed-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/elecoms-47-in-1-mr-a005-card-reader-gains-sdxc-support-speed-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/elecoms-47-in-1-mr-a005-card-reader-gains-sdxc-support-speed-b/#commentsFrankly, we've our doubts that this planet is even home to 47 different useful types of flash cards, but if you're Boy Scout instincts simply won't let you leave the house unprepared, there's Elecom's MR-A005. It's a familiar design, sure, but what it lacks in ingenuity it makes up for in compatibility. This is one of the first mega-multi-card readers to support SDXC, and we're told that this model is around 20 percent faster than its predecessor when writing to CompactFlash (not to mention 10 percent faster when writing to SDHC). And hey, it's available in four triumphant colors. Check it later this month in Japan for around 30 bones.

Elecom's 47-in-1 MR-A005 card reader gains SDXC support, speed boost originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>card readerCardReaderElecomflash card readerFlashCardReaderjapanmemory card readerMemoryCardReaderMR-A005sdhcsdxcusb boosterUsbBoosterWed, 15 Sep 2010 20:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic announces AF105 Micro Four Thirds camcorder, interchangeable lenses not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/#comments The splicing of video and stills cameras continues unabated today, as Panasonic has just outed a serious-looking piece of photographic hardware. The AF105 (AF100 in Europe) is the world's first camcorder to offer a Four Thirds-sized sensor and provides 1080/60i or 1080/30p AVCHD video recording skills, while matching up to the growing selection of glassware for the company's Micro Four Thirds mount. SDHC and SDXC storage cards are accepted and there's a note that "cinema" lenses can also be fitted on via an extra adapter. The price is set at ¥837,900 (about $9,960) and launch is expected this December.

Update: We've now got video of the AF100/105 and a tentative European price of €4,900. American pricing can probably be expected somewhere around the $6,000 range. Thanks, James!

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Panasonic announces AF105 Micro Four Thirds camcorder, interchangeable lenses not included originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080paf100af105ag-af105avchdbreaking newsBreakingNewscamcordercamerafour thirdsfour thirds camcorderFourThirdsFourThirdsCamcorderfull hdFullHdinterchangeable lensInterchangeableLenspanasonicpanasonic af100panasonic af105PanasonicAf100PanasonicAf105sdhcsdxcvideoMon, 13 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba fulfills your need for speed with UHS-I SDHC and microSDHC cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/toshiba-fulfills-your-need-for-speed-with-uhs-i-sdhc-and-microsd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/toshiba-fulfills-your-need-for-speed-with-uhs-i-sdhc-and-microsd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/toshiba-fulfills-your-need-for-speed-with-uhs-i-sdhc-and-microsd/#comments Panasonic must be mighty annoyed right about now, because Toshiba's seemingly got it trumped -- when the first batch of lightning-quick UHS-I cards ship in November, Toshiba's chips will be faster and larger on day one. As you can no doubt see immediately above, the latter company's fielding full-size SDHC UHS-I cards at up to 32GB that promise maximum read and write times of 95MB/s and 80MB/s respectively, not to mention tiny microSDHC units that still manage a very respectable 40MB/s and 20MB/s. As usual, these numbers are fast and loose, so don't be surprised if you get a good bit less in practice, but you should be able to rely on well above the quoted minimum transfer rate of 10MB/s. No ludicrous early-adopter memory prices quite yet, but we imagine your ego will write the necessary checks as soon Toshiba takes care of that. PR after the break.

Continue reading Toshiba fulfills your need for speed with UHS-I SDHC and microSDHC cards

Toshiba fulfills your need for speed with UHS-I SDHC and microSDHC cards originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The SD Card Association (truth be told, one of our favorite card-related associations) has a new spec in the works that will almost triple the speed of its SDHC and SDXC cards, according to CNET. The specification, which should be complete Q1 next year, will achieve 300MB per second by adding a second row of electrical contacts on the bottom face of the card, and will be backward compatible with older, slower devices. Although being referred to internally as SD 4.0, brand names for the technology are still being considered -- with UHS-II (the successor to UHS-I ultra-high speed bus cards) as one possibility.

SD Card Association: flash card speeds to triple by 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already heard some of the claims made about SHDC cards using the new UHS-I specification, and it looks like we'll now soon have our first actual cards based on the spec courtesy of Panasonic. The company has just announced some 8GB and 16GB UHS-I SDHC cards at IFA, which boast a Class 10 speed specification and promise to deliver a maximum data transfer speed of 60MB/s, or about twice that of Panasonic's current top-end cards. No word on pricing just yet, but Panasonic says they'll be out this November. Full press release is after the break.

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Panasonic announces speedy new 8GB, 16GB UHS-I SDHC cards originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ifaifa 2010Ifa2010memory cardmemory cardsMemoryCardMemoryCardspanasonicRP-SDY08GRP-SDY16Gsdsdhcsdhc cardsdhc cardsSdhcCardSdhcCardsuhs-iThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Tab gets video preview in Korea]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/samsung-galaxy-tab-gets-video-preview-in-korea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/samsung-galaxy-tab-gets-video-preview-in-korea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/samsung-galaxy-tab-gets-video-preview-in-korea/#comments It sees like we can't let a day pass without talking about Samsung's upcoming Froyo tablet. This time there's a whole video preview, courtesy of some of our Korean brethren. Android 2.2, WCDMA 3G, 802.11n WiFi, a 16:10 screen ratio, a front-facing camera "dedicated to video calling," SDHC memory expandability, and a DMB tuner for those TV-crazy Koreans are all listed on the spec sheet, but you'll be wanting to see the Galaxy Tab's UI in motion. It really looks silky smooth and should give the iPad cause for concern. Speaking of the iPad, there's a size comparison against Apple's slate and Samsung's own Galaxy S handset as well -- all yours after the break.

Update: Fast-loading video embedded after the break.

[Thanks, Eric]

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Samsung Galaxy Tab gets video preview in Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.23gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsBreakingNewsfroyogalaxy tabGalaxyTabin the wildInTheWildkoreasamsungsamsung galaxy tabSamsungGalaxyTabsdhcsouth koreaSouthKoreatabletvideowcdmaThu, 26 Aug 2010 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Onkyo busts out HDMI-connected 10.1-inch picture frame]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/onkyo-busts-out-hdmi-connected-10-1-inch-picture-frame/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/onkyo-busts-out-hdmi-connected-10-1-inch-picture-frame/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/onkyo-busts-out-hdmi-connected-10-1-inch-picture-frame/#comments To cut a long story short, Onkyo's LPF10M01 is basically a netbook's screen sans (most of) the netbook. 10.1 inches of LED-backlit LCD get covered in a 1,024 x 600 pixel array and are backed up by 250 nits of brightness and a 500 to 1 contrast ratio. The big selling point here is the inclusion of an HDMI input -- still something of a rarity in picture frames -- which sidles up alongside a USB port, SDHC and Memory Stick card reader, and 512MB of integrated memory. We're fancying the flexibility of using it as a secondary display or as part of some truly minimalist desktop environment, but doubt many will be won over by the austere 140 degree horizontal viewing angle, which narrow down to a zany 110 on the vertical axis. Anyhow, it launches on August 6 in Japan for around ¥19,800 ($227).

Onkyo busts out HDMI-connected 10.1-inch picture frame originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read on for the rest of the family.

Continue reading Fujifilm shoots out five new cameras: F300EXR, Z800EXR, Z80, JX280 and S2800HD

Fujifilm shoots out five new cameras: F300EXR, Z800EXR, Z80, JX280 and S2800HD originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Pandigital PhotoLink portable scanner

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Pandigital PhotoLink portable scanner review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>memory cardMemoryCardPandigitalPersonal Photo ScannerConverterPersonalPhotoScannerconverterphoto scannerphotolinkPhotoScannerportable scannerPortableScannerreviewscanscannerscanningsdsdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalusbvideoMon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:00 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[Canon VIXIA HF M32 adds SDXC compatibility, has 64GB of its own flash anyway]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/canon-vixia-hf-m32-adds-sdxc-compatibility-has-64gb-of-its-own/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/canon-vixia-hf-m32-adds-sdxc-compatibility-has-64gb-of-its-own/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/canon-vixia-hf-m32-adds-sdxc-compatibility-has-64gb-of-its-own/#comments Talk about a bad time to introduce your latest camcorder. Hot on the heels of Sony's category-redefining NEX-VG10, Canon is coming out with a humble refresher of its VIXIA line of consumer shooters (known as Legria in Europe). It's as incremental as upgrades get, with the HF M32 doubling its predecessor's 32GB of internal storage and adding in SDXC memory card compatibility. Canon's Relay Recording feature will allow you to transition from one storage cell to another without interrupting your video, but it's something the M31 already offers. The rest of the specs are also familiar: a HD CMOS sensor capable of 3 megapixel stills, a 15x optical zoom lens with both optical and powered image stabilization, a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD with Touch and Track functionality, and the same DIGIC DV III processor that's been knocking about since last year. Still, you've gotta be pretty good to last that long in this industry, so maybe it's worth giving this camera a look if you have $1,000 to spend and can wait for a September delivery.

Gallery: Canon VIXIA HF M32 camcorder

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Canon VIXIA HF M32 adds SDXC compatibility, has 64GB of its own flash anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercanoncanon hfcanon m32canon vixiaCanonHfCanonM32CanonVixiacmosdigic dv iiiDigicDvIiidual memoryDualMemoryhdhf m32HfM32launchlegriam32relay recordingRelayRecordingsdhcsdxctouchscreenvixiavixia hfvixia m32VixiaHfVixiaM32Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter cuts the cable, writes to memory cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/pandigital-personal-photo-scanner-converter-cuts-the-cable-writ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/pandigital-personal-photo-scanner-converter-cuts-the-cable-writ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/pandigital-personal-photo-scanner-converter-cuts-the-cable-writ/#commentsPandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter cuts the cable, writes to memory cards The act of scanning a photo generally entails something along the lines of placing the photo onto a device, loading some photo software, waiting while the scanner groans away, cropping the resulting image, and then shuffling the resulting bits off into a folder somewhere. Pandigital's latest, the Personal Photo Scanner/Converter, helps to cut down on that process -- a little bit, anyway. You can simply feed documents through it (up to 8.5 x 11 in size) and have them written straight to memory card (SD, Memory Stick, etc.) at 600dpi resolution, which could certainly speed up your workflow and let you run through reams of photos without lugging that dusty 'ol album to your computer. (You can still connect it via miniUSB and do it the old fashioned way, if you like.) The one thing we're not seeing in the specs is a battery, which would make this thing truly portable, but for $149.99 you can't have everything. It is, at least, available now.

Update: We've updated the post to include a pic of the new model.

Continue reading Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter cuts the cable, writes to memory cards

Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter cuts the cable, writes to memory cards originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>memory cardMemoryCardpandigitalPersonal Photo ScannerConverterPersonalPhotoScannerconverterphoto scannerPhotoScannerportable scannerPortableScannerscannersdsdhcusbMon, 12 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic introduces KX-PW821 fax machine with a touchscreen and stylus, world may never be the same]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/panasonic-introduces-kx-pw821-fax-machine-with-a-touchscreen-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/panasonic-introduces-kx-pw821-fax-machine-with-a-touchscreen-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/panasonic-introduces-kx-pw821-fax-machine-with-a-touchscreen-and/#comments We were a little shocked to learn in Panasonic's latest press release that there are still people out there who rely on faxes. For our younger readers, faxing is a means of transmitting images between two machines that make funny noises over phone lines. Important documents were often transferred via those funny noises because the resulting quality was so low your signature and any other confidential info was made impossible to read on the resulting printout. However, Panasonic's new KX-PW821 shuns the paper altogether, allowing you to doodle something on the screen and then hit send to have it transmitted. On the receiving end it can save a tree by writing faxes straight to SDHC storage and can store voicemails and full conversations as audio recordings, meaning this package could replace even the tape in your vintage answering machine. No word on whether the tiny kendo student is included, however.

Panasonic introduces KX-PW821 fax machine with a touchscreen and stylus, world may never be the same originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We got a note from Rasmus Petersson at Tobii Technology indicating that, indeed, the glasses can be used without the IR transmitters -- you just lose some automation when it comes to data aggregation at the end of the study. So, married dudes, look out if your wife buys you a new set of specs for your birthday.

Eye tracking Tobii Glasses enable 'fully valid research' from a bodaciously styled pair of shades originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eye trackereye trackingEyeTrackerEyeTrackingglassesresearchsdsd cardSdCardsdhctobiitobii glassesTobiiGlassesvgaWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba looking to standardize wireless memory cards, crash Eye-Fi's party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/toshiba-looking-to-standardize-wireless-memory-cards-crash-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/toshiba-looking-to-standardize-wireless-memory-cards-crash-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/toshiba-looking-to-standardize-wireless-memory-cards-crash-eye/#commentsToshiba looking to standardize wireless memory cards, crash Eye-Fi's party We're big fans of Eye-Fi's wireless memory cards, which enable you to toss that card reader out the window and download all your pictures wirelessly. So far Eye-Fi is about the only player in that little niche, but Toshiba's looking to blow it wide open with charmingly titled "Standard Promotion Forum for Memory Cards Embedding Wireless LAN," which could be given the equally catchy abbreviation SPFfMCEWLAN (a name that is, thankfully, subject to change). Toshiba's forum, which also includes Singapore-based flash company Trek 2000, will look to create a standardized 8GB SDHC card with integrated 802.11b/g, able to transfer JPEG and RAW images either from camera to a server or directly to another camera. Toshiba is hoping other camera and flash manufacturers will join in the standardization fun and we certainly do too -- just like we hope they move past 8GB quickly.

Continue reading Toshiba looking to standardize wireless memory cards, crash Eye-Fi's party

Toshiba looking to standardize wireless memory cards, crash Eye-Fi's party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8gbeye fieye-fiEyeFiforumsdsd cardSdCardsdhcstandardStandard Promotion Forum for Memory Cards Embedding Wireless LANStandardPromotionForumForMemoryCardsEmbeddingWirelessLanstandardstoshibawireless memory cardWirelessMemoryCardTue, 22 Jun 2010 07:32:00 EST<![CDATA[ADB set-back box squeezes a DVR on SDHC card behind your HDTV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/adb-set-back-box-squeezes-a-dvr-on-sdhc-card-behind-your-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/adb-set-back-box-squeezes-a-dvr-on-sdhc-card-behind-your-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/adb-set-back-box-squeezes-a-dvr-on-sdhc-card-behind-your-hdtv/#comments The space and weight requirements to fit a tru2way cable box behind an LCD or plasma HDTV would seem to rule out DVR functions, but ADB showed off a second generation set-back box that does just that. Dubbed Phantom, it can hold an SDHC card with programs either recorded elsewhere, or it can record directly to the card itself. Light Reading mentions there's also MoCA support to stream from standard DVRs, so while it's unlikely you'd have a memory card big enough to hold all the HDTV programs we watch, whether you're old school sneakernetting or going multiroom it can be your hidden HD DVR. The ADB-4820C it designed for Sony HDTVs that we saw at CES 2009 never appeared, but the company said at The Cable Show the Phantom could be available by late this year or early 2011, with potential targets in the hotel industry or direct retail sales.

ADB set-back box squeezes a DVR on SDHC card behind your HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Christopher]

Eye-Fi's 4GB Geo X2 WiFi SDHC card now shipping for $70 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleavailableclass 6Class6eye-fiEye-Fi Geo X2Eye-fiGeoX2memory cardMemoryCardnow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalesdsd cardSdCardSDHCsecure digitalSecureDigitaluploadwifiwirelessWed, 12 May 2010 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung first with 20-nm NAND Flash: cheaper, faster SD cards on the way (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/samsung-first-with-20-nm-nand-flash-cheaper-faster-sd-cards-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/samsung-first-with-20-nm-nand-flash-cheaper-faster-sd-cards-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/samsung-first-with-20-nm-nand-flash-cheaper-faster-sd-cards-on/#comments Let it sink in, 20 nanometers. It wasn't that long ago when 45-nm manufacturing processes were all the rage. Now we've got Samsung following Toshiba with a sub-25nm flash memory announcement all its own. Samsung's 20-nm class 32Gb (gigabit) MLC NAND is sampling now, however, for use in embedded memory solutions and SD memory cards ranging from 4GB to 64GB. In addition to increasing densities and decreasing manufacturing costs, Samsung's 20-nm class NAND is claimed to be more reliable and 30 percent faster than the 30-nm MLC chips forming the core of its existing 8GB and higher SD cards. That translates to cheaper class 10 (20MBps read, 10MBps write) SD cards when these ship to consumers later this year -- always a good thing.

Update: There's a chance that Samsung is playing fast and loose with words here. It repeatedly says "20-nm class" without specifying the actual node size. Is it 20nm, 22nm, 27nm? We're digging for details and will update this post when we have them.

Update 2: Samsung's response: "Unfortunately, we are not disclosing the actual process node for our memory devices. Thank you in advance for your understanding." Yeah, we understand: Samsung's process node is likely larger than the 25nm threshold set by Intel and Micron.

Samsung first with 20-nm NAND Flash: cheaper, faster SD cards on the way (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20 nanometer20-nm20Nanometer20nmclass 10Class10flashflash memoryFlashMemorymemorymlcnandsamsungsdsd cardSdCardsdhcstorageMon, 19 Apr 2010 03:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's AF100 Micro Four Thirds video camera considers itself 'professional']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/panasonics-af100-micro-four-thirds-video-camera-considers-itsel/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/panasonics-af100-micro-four-thirds-video-camera-considers-itsel/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/panasonics-af100-micro-four-thirds-video-camera-considers-itsel/#comments We're not sure where Panasonic gets off calling its AG-AF100 a "professional" digital video camera. It's certainly not in the same class as RED or ARRI Alexa. It is, however, a very interesting video rig for shooting flicks on a budget with its Micro Four Thirds sensor and collection of micro 4/3 lenses, filters, and adapters. The AF100 records native 1080/24p using the AVC/ H.264 Hi Profile AVCHD codec to a pair of SD slots supporting both SDHC and newer SDXC removable media. The AVCCAM HD camcorder features a pair of XLR inputs, 48-kHz/16-bit two-channel digital audio recording, and supports LPCM/Dolby-AC3; it also packs USB 2.0, HD-SDI out, HDMI, a built-in stereo mic, and time code recording. So yeah, it won't record the next Hollywood blockbuster but it'll probably do fine by indie filmmakers without breaking the film school budget. Perhaps we'll better understand all this professional talk when Panny reveals its price in time for a year-end launch.

Panasonic's AF100 Micro Four Thirds video camera considers itself 'professional' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AF10af100ag-af100AVCCAMavchdcamcorderhi profileHi Profile AVCHDHiProfileHiProfileAvchdhttp:www.engadget.comtaghd-sdimftmicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdspanasonicprofessionalsdhcsdxcvideo cameraVideoCameraMon, 12 Apr 2010 03:17:00 EST<![CDATA[AirStash brings the WiFi, neglects the storage, for a cent under $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/airstash-brings-the-wifi-neglects-the-storage-for-a-cent-under/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/airstash-brings-the-wifi-neglects-the-storage-for-a-cent-under/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/airstash-brings-the-wifi-neglects-the-storage-for-a-cent-under/#comments When we last saw the AirStash, it was keeping its mystique about it and refusing to disclose any salient details beyond the fact that it'll function as a wireless SD/SDHC card reader. Today, the fog of war is lifted with the news that the AirStash is now officially on sale for $99.99, and will come with a battery good for five hours of continuous data streaming. Marketed primarily at iPhone OS devices, it creates a wireless network that allows any WiFi and browser-equipped computer to access the storage cards within it. The UI is built around HTML5 and recharging is done via a USB connection, which also turns the AirStash into a simple SDHC card adapter when plugged in. Check out our hands-on with it from CES over here and look for a full review coming up shortly. We do care so very deeply our portable storage.

AirStash brings the WiFi, neglects the storage, for a cent under $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Keith B.]

Philips BDP5010 Blu-ray / Divx player drops below $70 at Target originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bd liveBdLivebdp5000bdp5010blu-raydealdivxfunaiphilipssalesdhctargetMon, 15 Mar 2010 07:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingston whips out speedy Class 10 16GB microSDHC card]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/kingston-whips-out-speedy-class-10-16gb-microsdhc-card/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/kingston-whips-out-speedy-class-10-16gb-microsdhc-card/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/kingston-whips-out-speedy-class-10-16gb-microsdhc-card/#comments
While some camps are pumping out larger microSDHC cards, Kingston's done the world a favor by working on speed instead. The result is this Class 10 16GB microSDHC card -- possibly the world's fastest of its kind (at a minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/s). Who would need this, you ask? Well, there's the speed freak in your own self that you're trying to suppress, for starters, and don't forget all those snazzy phones that can do 1080p video recording. As with most nice things in life, this blistering card will cost you a fair bit -- $138 for the card sans adapters. Oh, go on, it's totally worth your liver.

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Kingston whips out speedy Class 10 16GB microSDHC card originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16gbclass 10class 10 sdhcClass10Class10Sdhcflashkingstonmemory cardMemoryCardmicrosdmicrosdhcsdsdhcsecure digitalSecureDigitalTue, 16 Feb 2010 01:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Leica M9 taking pre-orders for its body only]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/leica-m9-taking-pre-orders-for-its-body-only/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/leica-m9-taking-pre-orders-for-its-body-only/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/leica-m9-taking-pre-orders-for-its-body-only/#comments Got nearly $7,000 in spare change and a lust for magnesium-bodied digital rangefinder cameras? Then we've got the solution to your itch, dear friend, as Leica has just let the M9 out to dance with credit cards in the courting ritual colloquially known as a pre-order. Claimed as the world's smallest full frame digital shooter, the latest Leica sports an 18 megapixel sensor, a new cover glass that eliminates the need for IR filters, dual image processors, and a 2.5-inch LCD. You'll have to be really sure this shooter is for you, though, because the quoted price is for the body only, and the lenses won't come cheap either. Still, this is the Leica stuff we care to see -- not some silly 24 carat-skinned Limited Edition homage to the unholy.

Leica M9 taking pre-orders for its body only originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's little point in trying to disguise our interest any time a 4.8-inch multifunctional device is mentioned, so let's get straight to the good stuff here. Cowon's V5 HD already got a little teaser video and a full spec dish ahead of its Korean launch, but for the vast majority of us non-Korean folk, this PMP remains a distant and unfortunately mysterious object of desire. Sure, we know it can pump out 720p and has HDMI and Composite outputs, but what's it like to use? The video after the break does a pretty thorough job of going through the UI, and though it alarmed us with its extensive stylus use, we were eventually soothed by some buttery smooth video playback. Go check it out.

[Thanks, x3v]

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Cowon V5 HD gets extensive UI video demo originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pcompositecowoncowon v5cowon v5 hdCowonV5CowonV5Hddaphdhdmimp3 playerMp3Playerpmpreviewsdhcv5 hdV5HdvideoWindows CE 5.0 professionalwindows ce 6.0WindowsCe5.0ProfessionalWindowsCe6.0Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Twin Video camera has two lenses, two mics, one body]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/twin-video-camera-has-two-lenses-two-mics-one-body/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/twin-video-camera-has-two-lenses-two-mics-one-body/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/twin-video-camera-has-two-lenses-two-mics-one-body/#comments Ion Audio, who seem to enjoy doing unconventional work in the electronic peripherals space, are back with a two-way pocket camcorder that records both sides of a conversation, literally. Strapped with pairs of microphones and cameras, it is capable of doing picture-in-picture or split-screen recording, and can selectively switch between the audio streams depending on which side you want to hear at which time. Just skip along past the break and all will be elucidated -- price is not yet specified, but the Twin Video cam should be arriving at some point in the first half of this year.

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Twin Video camera has two lenses, two mics, one body originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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