Two 256GB microSD card additions to
record-setting SanDisk family of memory cards bring break-through
performance
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS – Western Digital® Corporation
(NASDAQ:WDC), a global storage technology and solutions leader,
today introduced a new suite of 256 gigabyte (GB) microSD™ cards,
which includes the new 256GB SanDisk Extreme® microSDXC™ UHS-I card
– the fastest microSD card in its class. The new suite of cards
also includes 256GB SanDisk Ultra® microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium
Edition, the first 256GB card optimized for mainstream consumers.
The new additions deliver leading speed and capacity in a
fingernail-sized card, giving smartphone, drone and action camera
users the performance and capacity they need to capture
professional-grade videos and photos without worrying about running
out of space on their device.
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256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I
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“Our microSD cards are now at the center of many consumer
devices, and we’re excited to not only raise the bar with the
launch of the world’s fastest microSD card, but to also offer a
family of 256GB microSD cards that give consumers the flexibility
they need to capture life at its fullest,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice
president of SanDisk product marketing, Western Digital. “As a
leading global storage provider with one of the most trusted flash
brands, we take pride in transforming the way consumers capture,
store and share their content.”
Whether taking pictures, shooting 4K UHD or Full HD video, or
storing high-fidelity music, the new 256GB cards give consumers the
freedom to capture and carry a massive amount of content on their
devices without concern about storage limitations.
“At DJI we focus on creating easy-to-use drone technology for
consumers to capture everyday exploration and photography, and our
customers need quick and reliable access to their high quality
aerial footage,” said Eli Morgan Harris, strategic partnerships,
DJI. “With the new 256GB SanDisk microSD UHS-I cards, they now have
greater flexibility to capture their content on high-performance
storage and the peace of mind knowing they can continue shooting
when it matters most.”
The Ultimate Combination of Capacity and Performance
The 256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card delivers
unmatched transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s**, allowing users to
save time transferring large files, as well as write speeds of up
to 90MB/s** for rapid capture of photos. Users can record an
estimated 14 hours of 4K UHD video1 on the 256GB card, making it
ideal for high-performance drones, action cameras, and 4K-capable
smartphones, among other devices.
The 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition,
is ideal for Android-based smartphone and tablet users who don’t
want to worry about running out of space on their devices. The new
card is capable of storing more than 24 hours of Full HD video1,
and also features premium transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s**. At
this speed people can move files quickly – up to 1,200 photos in
just one minute2.
Built to perform in harsh conditions, the new cards3 are also
waterproof, temperature-proof, shock proof, and X-ray proof.
Additionally, the SanDisk microSD card line up is compatible with
the SanDisk® Memory Zone app for Android™, giving users an easy way
to manage and back up content on their device. The app is available
for free through the Google Play™ Store4.
Heritage of Memory Card Innovation
The new suite of cards is the latest breakthrough offering to
join the cutting-edge SanDisk portfolio of mobile memory solutions.
The first to introduce 128GB and 200GB microSDXC, and 512GB SDXC™
high-capacity cards, SanDisk continues to pioneer technology that
keeps up with consumers’ evolving storage needs.
Pricing and Availability
The 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition,
will be available worldwide in August 2016 with a U.S. MSRP of
$149.99. The 256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card will be
available worldwide in calendar Q4 2016 with a U.S. MSRP of
$199.99.
The complete line of SanDisk microSD cards can be purchased at
more than 300,000 retailers worldwide.
About Western Digital
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is an industry-leading
provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people
to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company
addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio
of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused
innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products
are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs,
distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and
consumers. For more information, please visit www.hgst.com,
www.wd.com, and www.sandisk.com.
About SanDisk
SanDisk, a Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) brand,
provides trusted and innovative flash storage products that have
transformed the electronics industry. SanDisk’s quality,
state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of many of the world's
largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smartphones, tablets
and PCs. SanDisk’s consumer products are available at hundreds of
thousands of retail stores worldwide.
For the latest SanDisk news visit www.sandisk.com, or find us on
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©2016 Western Digital Corp. or affiliates. All rights reserved.
SanDisk, SanDisk Ultra and SanDisk Extreme are trademarks of
Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates, registered in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
The microSD, microSDXC and SDXC marks and logos are trademarks
of SD-3D, LLC. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
*1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.** Based on
internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host
device interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000
bytes.1 Approximations; Results and 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) / Full
HD (1920x1080) video support may vary based on host device, file
attributes and other factors.2 Based on 4.1GB transfer of photos
(avg. file 3.5MB) with USB 3.0 reader. Results may vary based on
host device, file attributes and other factors.3 Card only. See
www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information and limitations.4
Download and installation required.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements, including
the expected availability and performance of SanDisk Ultra
microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition and SanDisk Extreme microSDXC
UHS-I card. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements
to be inaccurate include among others: our product offerings may
not be available when we expect or in the capacities or with the
performance characteristics that we expect, or the other risks
detailed from time-to-time in SanDisk Corporation’s and Western
Digital Corporation’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings
and reports. All statements made in this news release are made only
as of the date of this release. Western Digital undertakes no
obligations to update the information in this release in the event
facts or circumstances change after the date of this release.
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SanDisk, a Western Digital brandJoanna Andrade,
408-801-1792joanna.andrade@sandisk.com
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