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Newly announced microSD Express format offers transfer speeds up to 950MBps

26 Feb

The SD Association has launched the microSD Express format, bringing extremely fast read speeds of up to 985 MBps to microSD cards — approximately 10 times faster than current high-end cards are capable of.

Like the SD Express format, microSD Express uses the NVMe 1.3 and PCIe 3.1 interfaces that are deployed in PC computers to power high-speed SSD drives. This technology is integrated into the second row of pins on the card. This means microSD Express cards will work at full speed on compatible devices but will also be backward compatible.

The new standard will not only provide much higher transfer speeds but also reduce power consumption compared to regular microSD cards, thanks to support for the low-power sub-states (L1.1 and L1.2) of PCIe v3.1.

High-speed and high-capacity microSD card could be very useful in all sorts of applications, from automotive to mobile, but in the imaging realm might provide most value to video shooters who need the capability to shoot 360-degree and/or Raw footage without being limited by storage.

That said, we are likely still some time away from manufacturers launching any microSD Express cards and compatible devices. In the meantime more information is available in the video above and the official press release on sdcard.org.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lexar announces ‘the world’s largest’ A2 microSD card

01 Nov

Longsys has announced the world’s largest A2 microSD card under the Lexar brand name.

The impending 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card meets the Application Performance Class 2 (A2) requirements, meaning it has a minimum write speed of 2000 input/output operations per second (IOPS) and a minimum read speed of 4000 IOPS. In the case of this particular Class 10 card with a V30 rating, that means it can read up to 100MB per second and write up to 70MB per second.

This particular card is designed more for smartphones and tablets, but can also be used in various action cameras and drones that use microSD cards for storage. Based on the speed, this particular card should handle 4K/30 video and 1080p/120 video without any hassle.

Lexar says the card has been tested in the “Lexar Quality Labs with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.” It claims an operating temperature range of 0°C/32°F to 70°C/158°F, storage temperature range of -25°C/-13°F to 85°C/185°F, and a humidity range of 5-95 percent.

Lexar said the card is expected to hit shelves by the end of October for an MSRP of $ 299.99, and has the card up on its website, but the 512GB version isn’t yet available from any retailers.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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PNY launches 512GB microSD card

02 Jun

Camera and smartphone users who want to make the most of their device’s microSD card slot have a new option. PNY today announced a new 512 GB microSD card, equaling the capacity of Integral’s latest offering and surpassing the 400GB SanDisk model launched in August 2017.

In terms of speed, PNY quotes a ‘transfer speed’ of 90MB/sec, which makes the PNY 512GB Elite slightly faster (at least on paper) than the Integral which maxes out at 80MB/sec, but if absolute speed is a priority, at 100MB/sec the SanDisk still leads the pack. All three cards carry the UHS-I, U1 label with Class 10 and V10 speed specification.

Priced at $ 349, the new card isn’t cheap but offers heaps of storage capacity. According to PNY, it holds up to 80 hours of Full HD video recording or up to 100,000 18MP photos. This should make it an attractive option for anyone who likes to carry entire media libraries on their phone but could also be useful for drone photographers and other professionals.

More information is available on the PNY website.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Samsung’s PRO Endurance microSD cards can handle 43,800 hours of continuous recording

03 May

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new line of microSDHC/SDXC cards called PRO Endurance. The lineup features 32GB ($ 30), 64GB ($ 50), and 128GB ($ 100) options, each with up to 100MB/s read speeds and 30MB/s write speeds. The South Korean company says the new lineup features “industry-leading endurance” capable of handling up to 43,800 hours of continuous video recording.

Samsung created the PRO Endurance line for video-centric applications, such as security, dash, and body cameras, though they can also be used with drones and other video camera products. In addition to its recording endurance, the PRO Endurance cards are water, temperature, x-ray, and magnetic-proof. Overall, Samsung explains this lineup has 25 times the endurance of its past speed-focused cards.

The PRO Endurance microSDHC/SDXC cards are available from Samsung now.

Press Release

Samsung Electronics Redefines High Endurance Memory Card Market with New PRO Endurance Card

Built for intensive video monitoring applications, PRO Endurance delivers industry-best 43,800 hours of continuous video recording in 128GB capacity

Samsung Electronics introduced today the Samsung PRO Endurance microSDHC™/microSDXC™ card, which offers industry-leading endurance and up to 43,8001 hours of continuous video recording2. Designed for consumers and B2B channel customers who use intensive video monitoring applications such as surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams, the PRO Endurance makes continuous video monitoring fast and stable. It delivers read speeds of up to 100 MB/s and provides FHD recording and 4K support via write speeds of up to 30 MB/s3.

“Consumers want to feel assured with their video surveillance solutions, and the need for longer-lasting, higher performing memory cards that can withstand extreme conditions and capture critical moments is at an all-time high,” said Un-Soo Kim, senior vice president of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is proud to again advance what is possible in memory card technology with the introduction of the PRO Endurance, which offers security-minded consumers the industry’s highest levels of endurance and optimized read/write speeds for immediate access to critical surveillance content.”

The Samsung PRO Endurance offers 25 times higher endurance4 than previous speed-focused cards5. It also comes with an industry-leading limited warranty up to five years6, and sets a new standard for capacity with its 128GB7 of storage.

The Samsung PRO Endurance is built to withstand harsh environments and features Samsung’s 4-Proof8 protection, making it water, temperature, magnetic and x-ray-proof. In times of emergencies, accidents or crisis, the PRO Endurance is the reliable solution to capture the crucial moments without the risk of compromised or lost data.

The PRO Endurance memory cards are now available for purchase with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $ 89.99 for 128GB, $ 44.99 for 64GB and $ 24.99 for 32GB. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/memorycard.

Key Specifications for PRO Endurance

Category Samsung PRO Endurance
Capacity 128GB 64GB 32GB
FHD Recording 43,800 hours 26,280 hours 17,520 hours
Form Factor microSDHC™ and microSDXC™
Read/Write Speeds Sequential read speeds up to 100MB/s,
Sequential write speeds up to 30MB/s
Bus Speed Mode UHS-I
4-Proof Features Waterproof (IEC 60529, IPX7), Temperature proof, X-ray proof, Magnetic proof
Warranty Five (5) Year Limited Warranty Three (3) Year Limited Warranty Two (2) Year Limited Warranty
Operating Temperatures From -25ºC to 85ºC9
1 Varies by capacity; 64GB model up to 26,280 hours, 32GB model up to 17,520 hours.
2 Based on Full HD (1920×1080) video content recorded at 26 Mbps video support.
3 Performance results are based on internal testing conditions. Read/write speeds may vary by host device.
4 Based on continuous recording capability.
5 Based on internal tests comparing different Samsung cards.
6 Varies by capacity; 64GB model up to 3-years, 32GB model up to 2-years. Warranty for SD adapter is limited to one year. For specific details, please visit www.samsung.com/support.
7 Actual usable storage capacity is measured with SD Formatter 3.1 tool with FAT file system and may be less than labeled capacity.
8 Waterproof: IEC 60529, IPX7; Temperature: from -25ºC to 85ºC (-13°F to 185°F) operating; magnetic: up to 15,000 gauss (equal to MRI); X-rays: up to 50 Roentgen (equal to airport X-ray machines).
9 Withstands -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F) operating, -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) non-operating.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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SanDisk reveals ‘world’s fastest’ UHS-I microSD memory card

28 Feb

At Mobile World Congress 2018, Western Digital introduced a new Extreme 400GB A2 microSDXC card that officially tips the scales as the world’s fastest UHS-I microSD memory card. According to the WD—which is launching the card under the SanDisk brand it acquired in 2016—the new Extreme 400GB microSDXC offers read speeds up to 160MB/s and write speeds up to 90MB/s, making it over 50% faster than current UHS-I Extreme microSD cards.

The new Extreme 400GB microSDXC card has UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) ratings, making it ideal for uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD video recording, among other things, says Western Digital. As with other Extreme-branded SD cards, this new model is durable across multiple fronts, including being water-, dust-, x-ray-, temperature-, and shock-proof.

Western Digital currently lists the Extreme 400GB A2 microSDXC card on its SanDisk website without availability and price details; however, Tom’s Hardware reports that the card will cost $ 300 USD.

Press Release

Western Digital Transforms the Mobile Experience with New High-Performance Solutions Designed to Address Today’s and Tomorrow’s Consumer Demand for High-Quality Content

At MWC 2018, company releases world’s fastest UHS-I microSD card, and reveals future of flash memory cards with PCIe enabled SD card demonstration.

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Feb. 26, 2018 – As mobile content and applications grow increasingly sophisticated, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is transforming the mobile experience with new industry-leading mobile solutions designed to enable consumers to better capture, share and enjoy rich content on their devices. At Mobile World Congress, the company is releasing the world’s fastest UHS-I flash memory card, the 400GB1 SanDisk Extreme® UHS-I microSDXCTM card, and demonstrating the future of flash memory card technology with Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe)-enabled cards, designed to deliver the performance required for the next wave of data and content-intensive applications.

Whether it’s exploring a new world in an immersive virtual reality app, or capturing 4K footage on a smartphone or drone, consumers can count on Western Digital to deliver even more robust mobile flash memory technology that offers them a premium experience on their favorite device.

The company’s new 400GB SanDisk Extreme UHS-I microSD card is designed to help consumers move their high-quality content faster than ever. At 160MB/s*, the new card is more than 50 percent faster than current SanDisk Extreme UHS-I microSD cards. The card is able to reach this unprecedented speed by leveraging Western Digital proprietary technology. The card will also feature the A2 specification to help launch and load apps at blazing speeds.

“Consumers expect an increasingly better mobile experience, and with our 3D NAND technology, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation to enable them to create and enjoy more rich content on their devices. Our expertise in flash memory and microSD card electronics enables us to achieve unmatched performance. The breakthrough SanDisk microSD card is evidence of Western Digital’s commitment to delivering more advanced solutions that enable data to thrive,” said Jim Welsh, senior vice president and general manager, Client Solutions, Western Digital.

Western Digital is also showcasing a new platform to enable the future of flash memory cards with a demonstration of its PCIe-enabled SD card. In anticipation of the next generation of high-performance mobile computing requirements, implementing PCIe technology will deliver the ability to read data files faster than today’s platform. Through Western Digital’s broad portfolio, this technology can now be demonstrated to boost the performance of SD cards. These speeds are essential for high-resolution content applications such as super-slow-motion video, RAW continuous burst mode and 8K video capture and playback. PCIe has traditionally been reserved for use in high-performance data center systems, where the single-lane PCIe Gen 3.0 standard specifications denote capabilities of achieving speeds of up to 985MB/s.2

At Mobile World Congress, Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center in Barcelona, Spain, Hall 3, stand number 3K33, Western Digital is demonstrating the world’s fastest UHS-I microSD card and PCIe-enabled flash memory card technology, as well as its new Western Digital PC SN720 and PC SN520 SSDs designed for responsive, always-connected user experiences on converged mobility devices.

Enabling the possibilities of data, Western Digital offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of products and solutions to help people capture, preserve, access and transform their personal content. For more information, visit our websites: WD and SanDisk.

* Up to 160MB/s read speed; up to 90MB/s write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device interface, usage conditions and other factors. MB=1,000,000 bytes.

1 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

2 Source: PCI-SIG specifications converted from listed 8GT/s bit rate. Results may vary based on host device, app type and other factors.

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Integral unveils world’s first microSD card with 512GB capacity

25 Jan

It wasn’t too long ago that SanDisk launched the world’s biggest microSD card with a capacity of 400GB. Today, this record has been superseded by a UK company called Integral, which has unveiled what it says is the first shipping 512GB microSD memory card.

The card will work in any device that is compatible with the microSDXC standard—for example many Android mobile devices, drones, and some PCs—and offers a sustained sequential write speed of 10MB/s, which should be good enough for 4K video recording. Maximum speed is 80MB/s.

With half a Terabyte of storage space at your disposal, you really should be able to stop worrying about running out of memory, assuming you use a device with a microSD memory expansion slot.

The card is expected to be available from February, but no pricing information has been revealed yet. It’s fair to assume it won’t be cheap, however—Sandisk’s 400GB card still retails for around $ 250, and with an even higher capacity, the Integral is likely to tip the scales at $ 300 or more.

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Samsung’s built-in storage chips might make microSD slots a thing of the past

07 Dec

MicroSD storage expansion slots are a feature that is slowly but surely disappearing from high-end smartphones, with “cloud-focused” smartphone manufacturers such as Google or Apple leading the pack. However, at least Samsung users can stop worrying about a lack of expandable storage in the near future, because the built-in storage in their devices should soon be large enough to never need a microSD card in the first place.

The Korean electronics giant has officially started mass production of the world’s first 512GB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS). This means Samsung’s 2018 flagship smartphones may have double the storage of this year’s equivalents.

Users will be able to store up to 130 10-minute video clips at UHD resolution on these new chips, and read & write speeds have been improved as well, reaching 860MB per second and 255MB per second respectively. That is fast enough to transfer a 5GB video clip to an SSD in around six seconds. It is also eight times faster than a standard microSD card, making the internal storage solution much more suitable to anyone who requires fast data transfer.

Samsung says it is planning to steadily increase production volume to meet increasing demand for its high-capacity mobile storage, so hopefully we’ll see the big chips coming to other manufacturers very soon as well.

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Advertising vs reality: microSD memory card speed test

08 Aug

When you’re purchasing a new memory card, the card’s “read” and “write” speed is an important spec. If it’s too slow, you might pass on the card; if that number is big enough, you break out your wallet. But are those speeds accurate? In this video, Tom David Frey of Tom’s Tech Time tested 10 different microSD cards to see how the advertised speeds on the box compare to real-world performance. The results are mostly disappointing… but not surprising.

Frey tested the top-of-the-line microSD cards out there—all 4K-ready, speed class 10 and UHS class 3. And while we wish the test involved regular SD cards, CF cards or XQD cards, since those are more relevant to photographers, the difference between the cards’ read/write speed and real-world performance is still telling. Plus, drone photographers need some love too.

The cards tested include: The SanDisk Extreme PRO, Sandisk Extreme, Transcend Ultimate 633x, Samsung PRO, Sony SR-32UZ, Kingston, Panasonic, Toshiba Exceria Pro, Verbatim, and Patriot EP Series in either 16GB or 32GB sizes. Here are the contenders alongside their advertised read and write speeds:

Frey performed two tests. First, he used a USB 3.0 card reader and ran several programs to test the actual read/write speeds. Then, he took a 4.1GB video file from his hard drive and copied it to each of the cards in turn to gauge real-world write speed.

So… how did these cards perform in real life? All of them (except Panasonic, which doesn’t give read and write speeds…) advertise read speeds of 90MB/s and up, and the fastest of them claim a write speed of 90MB/s. But not a single card topped even 80MB/s read speed, and the fastest write speed reached was 78.81MB/s by the SanDisk Extreme PRO.

The good news is that some of the cards actually outperformed their advertised write speeds, but none of them were the cards claiming lightning fast 90MB/s write.

You can see all of the results for yourself at the 7:30 mark of the video.

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Delkin BLACK USB 3.0 Rugged Memory Card Reader offers microSD, CF and SD slots

16 May

Delkin has launched the BLACK USB 3.0 Rugged, a large memory card reader featuring both microSD and SD UHS-II card slots.  This is the first rugged memory card reader offering both of these slots in a single device, according to Delkin, making it a suitable model for on-the-go photographers who are frequently in ‘strenuous shooting environments.’

In addition to support both USH-II SD and microSD cards, the BLACK USB 3.0 Rugged has a larger Compact Flash UDMA 7 memory card slot. Transfer speeds reach up to 500MB/s, which Delkin says is ten times the speed of USB 2.0. All three card slots can be used at the same time, while the USB transfer cord and one of each type of flash card can be stored inside of the media card reader when not in use.

The card reader itself is made from both plastic and aluminum with a rubber cover that shields the device from water, dust, and impacts caused by bumps and drops. If the BLACK USB 3.0 Rugged does break at any point within its 5-year warranty period, Delkin will ship a replacement to the customer within 48 hours. The model is available now exclusively within authorized retail camera stores; price isn’t clear at this time.

Via: PhotographyBLOG

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Seagate and DJI launch Fly Drive, a 2TB external HDD with a built-in microSD card slot

25 Apr

Seagate and DJI have jointly announced the Seagate DJI Fly Drive, an external storage drive with up to a 2TB capacity, as well as a built-in microSD card slot. The new drive is targeted at camera drone operators specifically, enabling them to rapidly transfer content from the drone camera’s microSD card onto the Seagate DJI Fly Drive. At 2TB, the Fly Drive is able to hold more than 60 hours of video recorded at 4K/30fps.

According to the two companies, Fly Drive features a built-in UHS-II-rated hub for rapid transfers of high-resolution content. The case itself features a USB-C cable that is ‘tucked inside of the [shock-resistant] bumper’ when not in use, eliminating the need to carry a separate data transfer cable. The drive supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1, and it comes with two months of free access to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

The Seagate DJI Fly Drive will hit shelves some time this summer for $ 120.

Via: Seagate

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