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Sony announces specs for 2TB Memory Stick XC
Looks like those Sony 2TB memory sicks we warned you about way back in January are finally coming to pass, and Sony Insider has dug up the details. As appearing on Sony's oss-formats.org site, the Memory Stick XC keeps the current form factor for memory sticks (most likely these guys will be backwards compatible) with the XC series (XC Duo, XC-HG Duo, XC Micro (M2 XC), XC-HG Micro (M2 XC-HG)) using the exFAT file system, and the PRO series (including the PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, Micro (M2), HG Micro (M2-HG)) using the tried and true FAT12/16/32. Memory freaks can thrill to the specifications for the new class after the break.[Via Sony Insider]
SanDisk launches HD Video flash card line
As the barrage of flash storage announcements continues, SanDisk is taking its turn and unleashing the High-Definition Video lineup. Apparently, these SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo cards don't do anything different than the more traditional alternatives, but owners of these will get the priceless benefit of having recording times stamped right on the device. Additionally, each one comes with a "handy jewel case and labels for storage," which should totally keep you organized when workin' out that new flash-based camcorder. The new Video HD family will consist of 4GB ($79.99) / 8GB ($139.99) SDHC models and 4GB ($79.99) / 8GB ($149.99) MS PRO Duo iterations -- all four should be on store shelves in March.
SanDisk announces 4GB and 8GB Class 6 SDHC cards
Sure we've seen 4GB and 8GB Class 6 SDHC cards before -- Lexar's got a pair, as does Transcend -- but when it's SanDisk that steps up to the plate with new Ultra II and Extreme III models, well, that's certainly worth a mention. As we're all well aware by now, Class 6 cards have a minimum sustained write speed of 6MBps, though both the 8GB Ultra II and 4GB Extreme III easily surpass that, clocking in at 9MBps and 20MBps, respectively. Available in June -- along with the new 4GB EIII Memory Stick PRO Duo card -- the 4GB EIII will retail for $180, the 8GB UII will fetch $240, and both models will toss in a "free" MicroMate USB 2.0 reader.Read - Extreme IIIRead - Ultra II
8GB PSP Memory Stick priced at $300
As expected, Sony will soon roll out its 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, priced at $300. That's steep, but given previous trends, the price should plummet quickly. Last summer, the 4GB Memory Stick debuted at $250, but could be found for as low as $65 (SanDisk model) during a recent (but expired) Google Checkout promotion on Buy.com.PSP firmware v2.81 or higher is needed to use the 8GB Memory Stick with Sony's portable gaming device.
Freebie 256MB Memory Stick for PSP, PS3
Circuit City's got SanDisk 256MB Memory Stick PRO Duos on sale for $29.99, plus a $30 mail-in rebate, which leaves tax and shipping charges as the lone cost. Any PSP owners looking to upgrade from the measly 32MB card -- or Core owners without a memory stick -- should give this deal a hard look.Future premium PlayStation 3 owners should also take advantage. Heck, you've already spent $599, why spend any more?[Via Siliconera]
Deal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo $85
Earlier this month, Outpost had a pretty good deal on a SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo, and they're at it again with a 4GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo for only $85 shipped. However, this time the deal is all the more sweeter because it's $5 cheaper, and you don't have to mess with any frustrating rebatesAll ya gotta do is click here and check out. Pretty simple, huh?[Via Cheapassgamer - Registration required]
DIY "adapter" for Memory Stick PRO Duo cards
The problem with all of these newfangled, fingernail-size memory card formats is that most require an adapter for use in standard card readers -- an adapter that many people lose within seconds of tearing open the packaging. Well luckily for you PSP owners out there, Wikihow has a quick and easy tutorial on building your own "adapter" for Memory Stick PRO Duo cards, and like many of the best mods we've seen, this one is super cheap. All you need to get your Duo card to work in a regular Memory Stick card reader is a paper clip and a strip of scotch tape -- a five cent project, at most -- and as the above picture should indicate, you're really just taping the clip to the card as a de facto handle. The perils here, of course, are that using too much tape could cause the contraption to get jammed up inside the reader, while not enough of the sticky stuff may leave you with a lost card. As usual, we take no responsibility for any broken cards or readers that may result from this modification; we just report the news, it's up to you to gauge your own handiness and perform the standard risk-reward analysis.[Via PSP Fanboy]
