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SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I memory cards, the ideal companions for users who want fast expanded memory for the newest smartphones, tablets and cameras.
“The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card allows users to do more with their devices,” said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. “Our high-performance and high-capacity microSD cards enable consumers to take advantage of the high-quality HD video and imaging capabilities in the latest 4G smartphones, tablets and action cameras.”
The microSDXC card is equipped with the fastest speeds available on the market, with up to 80MB/sec read and up to 50MB/sec write speeds, allowing faster shot-to-shot performance, rapid data transfer, fast action photography, continuous burst mode and quick file transfers. Additionally, this memory card is an ideal choice for Android™-powered devices with 64GB of capacity, providing an instant storage upgrade for capturing and keeping data.
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Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND flash storage solutions, today introduces the USB 3.0 Pico, a follow-up to the highly awarded USB 2.0 Pico flash drive. Amazingly small in size, the USB 3.0 Pico packs an incredible amount of capacity into its compact, stylish casing. The USB 3.0 Pico drive is great for storing data, digital images, and videos.
The design includes a space for attaching a keychain, lanyard, necklace chain, or other accessory. Water resistant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0, the USB 3.0 Pico is perfect for those seeking a versatile flash drive. It is available in capacities of 16, 32, and 64GB.
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Verbatim, a global pioneer of data storage technology, introduces MediaShare Wireless – a portable device which connects with up to five Wi-Fi enabled tablets and smartphones allowing you to view, play, stream and back up photos, video clips and music simultaneously, anywhere.
For times when it is impractical to access a computer or on-board storage is limited, the portable device effectively creates its own Wi-Fi network enabling users to wirelessly stream or archive media files securely and quickly between an iPad, iPhones, iPod Touch and Android based device. For example, Verbatim’s MediaShare Wireless could help keep children entertained on long journeys by streaming media content chosen by parents through to the child’s tablet, smartphone or portable media player.
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SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire SMART Storage Systems, a developer of enterprise solid state drives (SSDs) based on the SATA and SAS storage protocols.
Under the terms of the agreement, SanDisk will pay approximately $307 million in cash and certain equity-based incentive awards to acquire SMART Storage Systems, which is part of the SMART Worldwide Holdings portfolio of companies, acquired in 2011 by two related investment funds of Silver Lake. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review and approval, and it is expected to close in August, 2013. Approximately 250 employees of SMART Storage Systems will join SanDisk at the close of the transaction.
"SanDisk is excited to build upon its leadership position with its fourth acquisition in the enterprise storage market," said Sumit Sadana, executive vice president & chief strategy officer of SanDisk. "This acquisition enables SanDisk to address a $1.6 billion market opportunity in enterprise SATA products, and complements our strong enterprise SAS product portfolio. With this combination, SanDisk will have products qualified with six of the top seven storage OEMs worldwide."
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Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions today proudly launches its brand-new Wi-Fi SD card – the Sky Share S10 Wi-Fi SD card. Combined with the application of Wi-Fi technology and the storage function of an ordinary memory card, Sky Share S10 features its multiple functions allowing users to transfer and share photos instantaneously. Are you not a fan of photos or videos taken on your mobile phone camera? Do you get annoyed having to find a card readers or computer for uploading images? Now, with the convenience of Sky Share S10, it will clear all the troubles away by allowing you to share each happy moment captured with your friends anytime and anywhere! With the simple concept of “shoot and view” and “instant sharing”, Sky Share S10 offers you an ideal way to preserve and share all your precious memories with ease and convenience.
Taking advantage of the built-in wireless capability, Sky Share S10 Wi-Fi SD card gets rid of troublesome and time-consuming steps and really simplifies the file-transferring process. Users can easily connect their smartphone, tablet or PC wirelessly to the card and view real-time photos instantly with free Sky Share S10 APP for both iOS and Android devices. Without any complicated setup, the easy-to-use interface and high capacity of S10 enable users to effortlessly upload, browse and share photos!
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Mimoco, the Boston-based consumer electronics design studio, has unveiled the next weekly installment in their 2013 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive line-up that features a new character design from their Hasbro cobranded MY LITTLE PONY x MIMOBOT USB flash drive collection.
This week, Mimoco introduces MY LITTLE PONY “Fan Favorite” MIMOBOT from the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic animated series, produced by Hasbro Studios and airing on the HUB Network in the US. She joins her friends Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, and Rarity, in the MIMOBOT assortment. Like all others in the collection, “Fan Favorite” is preloaded with bonus Mimory content that includes My Little Pony comic books, MimoByte sound software, and the MimoDesk suite of wallpapers, icons, avatars, and more. The hand numbered drives are available in sizes ranging from 8GB to 128GB with optional USB 3.0 speeds.
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Mimoco, the Boston-based consumer electronics design studio is preparing for their annual pilgrimage to San Diego Comic-Con, where in 2005 they launched their company and MIMOBOT brand of designer USB flash drives merging art toy aesthetics with the functionality of personal data storage devices. Over the past eight years Mimoco has pioneered the licensed flash drive category with their MIMOBOT platform blooming into a veritable powerhouse showcasing dozens of pop-culture franchises and hundreds of iconic characters in MIMOBOT form and function, all preloaded with exclusive Mimory content. Over the next month, week by week, Mimoco will let fans in on their newest collaborations – eight limited edition MIMOBOT flash drives, one for each year of their existence, each a sparkling candle burning bright in Mimoco’s metaphoric birthday cake!
Mimoco continues the celebration with their Star Wars x MIMOBOT line, their longest-running co-branded licensed collection with Lucasfilm that started in 2006. Now in Series 9, Mimoco re-releases Chewbacca MIMOBOT in a hand-numbered limited edition run of 1000 units, in up to 128GB capacities, as well as in USB 3.0 speeds. As with all Star Wars x MIMOBOT drives, these will be preloaded with bonus digital Mimory content including the MimoDesk personalization suite of wallpapers, icons, and avatars, and the exclusive MimoByte sound software.
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HighPoint Technologies unveils the Industry's first 6Gb/s SATA Expander Module with Built-in Enclosure Management - the Rocket EJ340. Rocket EJ340 SATA Expander Modules are ideal for applications that demand cost-effective, high-capacity 6Gb/s storage configurations, and are available for PC and Mac platforms. The Industry standard Mini-SAS connectors and Centronics compliant form factor allow Rocket EJ340 expander modules to be easily integrated into a variety of storage Enclosure.
The Rocket EJ340 allows RocketRAID series 6Gb/s HBA's support up to 16 SATA hard drives from a single connector, effectively quadrupling the storage capability of each external Mini-SAS port! Rocket EJ340 SATA Expander Modules EXPAND the Storage Capability of RocketRAID 6Gb/s Mini-SAS RAID HBA's: 400% more Storage Capacity and Scalable Performance.
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CyberLink Corp. today launched CyberLink Media Suite 11, the all-in-one multimedia suite for media playback, digital content creation and disc burning. As a market leader of multimedia solutions, CyberLink integrates its best-in-class software - PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, Power2Go, MediaShow and PowerProducer - into an all-in-one suite to offer a complete media platform that is more robust and functional than competing solutions. Media Suite 11 covers media playback, media management, video editing, photo editing and disc burning, and with CyberLink’s award-winning PowerStarter interface, users can easily access and perform all of their digital tasks through a unified interface.
The latest version of Media Suite further extends the rich multimedia portfolio by adding PhotoDirector – the professional photography software, and three new mobile apps designed for Windows® 8. The solution now provides the comprehensive media experience for the digital home—supporting both PC and mobile devices. In addition, Media Suite 11 further expands the support to mobile devices, including 3 touch-friendly mobile apps for media entertainment and creativity in the Windows® 8 modern UI interface.
“CyberLink Media Suite 11 includes the latest versions of our innovative software and is designed to serve all of the diverse needs of today’s digital home. In essence, Media Suite 11 provides a one-stop solution for every member in the family.” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "Media Suite 11 also grants compatibility with Window® 8, and further extends the support from traditional desktop software to touch-friendly Windows® 8 Modern UI apps, merging media entertainment and creation from PC to mobile.”
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WD, a Western Digital company and world leader in digital storage solutions, today unveiled the fourth generation of WD Arkeia network backup appliances, delivering an all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solution for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
The new line up consists of four rack-mount appliance models with larger internal disk capacities, faster processors, increased memory, and integrated solid state drives (SSDs) to shorten backup time and accelerate data recovery. The bundled WD Arkeia v10.1 software delivers new support for “seed and feed” technology to support hybrid cloud backups. This allows companies to move backups offsite via network replication rather than shipment of tapes.
