SanDisk Corporation announced last week the availability of its 16GB microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro (M2) mobile memory cards. These cards have the world’s largest storage capacity for mobile phones available on the Canadian market.
The fingernail-sized memory cards allow consumers to use the many storage-based features offered by today’s smartphones, such as music ans video playback, digital camera functions, as well as gaming and GPS applications. Consumers can also use the memory card in video cameras, GPS receivers or some MP3 players.
SanDisk’s 16GB microSDHC card will cost $119.99 and the 16GB M2 card will be at $169.99. The 16GB microSDHC cards will be available at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores in December.
Data Robotics recently announced the release of the second-generation of its award-winning Drobo external hard drive product. The latest version of the Drobo features FireWire 800, improved USB 2.0 performance and an upgraded core processor from the previous edition of the product. The Drobo can rapidly read and write data, suited for storing media applications such as video and photography editing.
“Our ability to deliver FireWire 800 in the newest version of Drobo gives us even more of an edge with two particular groups: Creative professionals who rely on the speed and performance of their equipment in their day to day work, and the Apple community which has a strong affinity for FireWire products,” said Geoff Barrall, CEO and founder of Data Robotics in a press release from the company.
The Drobo external hard drive also features redundant data protection, hot expansion up to 16TB, and has the ability to take advantage of mix and match drive capabilities. The second-generation Drobo is priced at $499 US. It is available at www.drobostore.com, and can also be purchased at participating retailers as listed on their website.
