SanDisk corporation,a global leader in in flash memory storage solutions has today announced four new memory products in the market, ideal companions for users who want fast expanded memory. The three include SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I memory cards, SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Cruzer orbit USB Flash Drive and the Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive.
The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I Memory Cards
The SanDisk extreme memory cards are used for smart phones, tablets and cameras. They are equipped with up to 80 MB/sec read and u to 50MB/sec and is an excellent choice for Android powered devices with 64GB of capacity.
“The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card allows users to do more with their devices. 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, ” said Susan Park, Director, retail product marketing SanDisk.
The memory cards are waterproof, shockproof and resist x-rays. They have an adapter for compatibility with full size SD/SDHC/SDXC supporting devices as well as a downloadable offer for RescuePro Deluxe data recovery software for bringing accidentally deleted images back to life.
The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive
This device allows users to transfer, store and share large files up to four times faster the USB 2.0 drives, with speeds of up to 80MB/sec. The drive’s fast performance speeds allow handling documents hi-res photos, HD videos and other large files with ease. The Ultra USB 3.0 drive is backed by a 5 year limited warranty and is shipping worldwide now in 16GB to 64GB capacities.
Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive
The drive offers an easy and convenient way to store, transfer and share data in a 360 swivel design. It features a protective cover that rotates to shield the USB connector fro damage when it is not in use and is only 1.5 inches long and is available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB capacities.
Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive
Built with a durable metal casing, the Cruzer Force USB offers a sleek design and protection for files. Combining fashion and function, the ultra thin drive comes with password protection software. They are available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB.
All flash drives come with SanDisk SecureAccess Software that provides secure file encryption and password protection. The software provides 128-bit AES file encryption for private files while leaving the rest of the drive available for worry-free sharing.
Bradley Bennet, The Regional Marketing Manager, Mediterranean Middle East & Africa noted the possibility of having counterfeit products and to address the matter he said that the company is investing into the idea of educating the port vendors on the original and counterfeit products so that they will not receive them in the country and will do the same to the retail vendors in case the counterfeit products are already in the market.
To help curb counterfeit goods, the Marketing Manager said that the products have selected distributors in different regions, for instance, Mitsumi is the authorized dealer for East Africa and Despecs distributes for East Africa and Burundi.
He also noted that SanDisk intends to expand it is market to the whole of Africa given that the demand for such products is particularly high in Africa due to the introduction and growth of new technology systems like smartphones and tablets.
The company, SanDisk, has been in existence since 1988 and has provided innovations in flash memory and storage systems technologies have provided customer with diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drivers and solid-state drives (SSD) for computing market.
