SANDISK EXTREME PRO COMPACTFLASH MEMORY CARD RAISES BAR FOR PROFESSIONAL GRADE PERFORMANCE, CAPACITY AND RELIABILITY
World's
Fastest High-Capacity Memory Card Features
SanDisk
Power Core Controller That Optimizes Card Endurance
and
Boosts Read/Write Speed to up to
90MB/s
Milpitas, Calif., Sept. 14, 2009 -
SanDisk
Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory
cards, today introduced a new line of
SanDisk Extreme® Pro™ CompactFlash® memory cards, setting a new
standard for fast, reliable, high-capacity memory cards designed
for professional photographers. SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash
cards feature a new SanDisk® Power Core Controller™, an advanced
memory controller that enables lightning-fast read and write speeds
of up to 90MB/s1, doubling the performance from previous
SanDisk high-end camera memory cards. The cards are shipping
worldwide now with capacities ranging from 16 gigabytes
(GB)2 to 64GB.
"The new SanDisk Extreme Pro
CompactFlash line is the direct result of SanDisk's passion,
commitment, and break-through engineering innovation to provide
best-in-class flash memory cards for professional photography,"
said Eric Bone, vice president, retail product marketing, SanDisk.
"The SanDisk Power Core Controller delivers unmatched write speed
and reliability, providing photographers with a spectacular
combination of performance, capacity and peace of mind that images
are safely stored."
SanDisk develops its flash
controllers and memory chips together, allowing the company to
perfectly match and fine-tune the two technologies throughout the
testing process, resulting in high-performance products with
industry-leading endurance. The SanDisk Power Core Controller
brings numerous benefits to the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash
cards, including:
- High-Performance: The SanDisk® Power Core™
Controller's dual-lane architecture and software algorithms double
card performance, enabling the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash
cards' read/write speeds of up to 90MB/s over a UDMA-6 bus.
- Increased-Reliability: The SanDisk Power Core
Controller's firmware algorithms and 42-bit ECC engine maintain
data integrity and extended card endurance through optimized wear
leveling.
- Simplified Design:To further increase overall
card durability, the SanDisk Power Core Controller features an
integrated design that requires fewer individual components on the
card's printed circuit board.
Professional-Grade
Memory:
Faster read and write speeds mean more opportunities to capture the
winning shot and less time spent offloading gigabytes of images
afterwards. Large storage capacity enables photographers to capture
RAW images and high-definition video clips in a single session
without running out of space.
"Professional-grade memory cards play an important role in
producing optimal results from Nikon's high performance Digital SLR
cameras," said Mr. Sasagaki, general manager, marketing department,
Nikon Corporation. "The SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card's
90MB/s read and write speeds will boost overall DSLR performance
and help photographers get the most out of our cameras."
The SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards' 16 to 64GB capacity
range offers the storage space needed to allow extended shooting
sessions without having to reload, while the cards' 90MB/s
read/write speeds ensure that professionals can transfer their data
quickly. This unique combination of speed and capacity makes the
new line of cards well suited for professional usage models
involving large amounts of data and tight deadlines.
"As a professional sports photographer, I rely on a speedy camera
and high-performance SanDisk Extreme Pro cards to capture as many
images as possible within a few seconds using continuous burst
mode," says Jeff Lewis, professional photographer and member of the
SanDisk Extreme
Team. "How fast you can download and edit images from the cards
makes a big difference when it comes to getting sports images
distributed. The first images out of the media room tend to be the
ones that get picked up. Speed really counts for getting selected
by the top photo editors."
Renowned for their world-class durability, SanDisk Extreme cards
guarantee operation at extended temperatures ranging from minus 13
F (minus 25 C) to 185 F (85 C). SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash
cards feature RTV Silicone coating for added protection against
moisture and humidity. The cards can withstand accidental drops of
up to nine feet, and carry a lifetime limited
warranty.3
SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards are fully compatible with
any camera, card reader or other device that supports CompactFlash
cards4. The SanDisk Extreme Pro ExpressCard™ Adapter is
optimized to take advantage of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash
card's up to 90MB/s read speed. The reader carries an MSRP of
$49.99 and will be available in late October on SanDisk.com and at
select retailers.
Pricing and
Availability
SanDisk is also introducing new
SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards at increased performance of
previous SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash cards. The new SanDisk
Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro cards represent the step beyond
SanDisk Extreme III and SanDisk Extreme IV cards,
respectively.
SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards will be available in capacities
of 8GB to 32GB and MSRP ranging from about $130 to $375, while
SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards will be available in
capacities of 16GB to 64GB and MSRP ranging from about $300 to
$800. Exact pricing for the cards will be set by retailers.
| CompactFlash Card Line |
Performance1 |
Available Capacity2 |
| SanDisk Extreme |
60MB/s read/write speed (400x) |
8GB, 16GB, 32GB |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro |
90MB/s read/write speed (600x) |
16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation is the global leader in flash memory cards,
from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer
branding and retail distribution. SanDisk's product portfolio
includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and
camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for
consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices;
and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk is a
Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its
sales outside the United States.
1 Up to 90MB/s
read/write. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may vary
depending upon host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes.
X=150KB/sec.
2 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not
available for data storage.
3 Warranty may vary by country.
4 Actual read and write speeds of the SanDisk Extreme
Pro CompactFlash cards are dependent on host device.
SanDisk's product and executive
images can be downloaded from
http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/media-kit.aspx
SanDisk's web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com
© 2009 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk,
the SanDisk logo, CompactFlash and SanDisk Extreme are trademarks
of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other
countries. Power Core and SanDisk Extreme Pro are trademarks of
SanDisk Corporation. ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA. Other
brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only
and may be the trademarks of their respective holder (s).
This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product
introductions, specifications, applications, markets, and customers
that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous
risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking
statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these
forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others:
market demand for our products may grow more slowly than our
expectations or there may be a slower adoption rate for these
products in new markets that we are targeting, our products may not
perform as expected or may not be available at the prices, in the
regions, in the capacities or at the time expected and the other
risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange
Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our
most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our subsequent quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information
contained in this press release.