Lexar Media Launched 64 GB and 128 GB Class 10 SDXC cards

Lexar Media launched the First 128GB Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDXC Memory Card.

High-Capacity Lexar Professional 133x SDXC Cards Offer High-Speed Performance for Capturing, Storing, and Managing Extensive 1080p HD(High Definition) Video.

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* 64GB Class 10 SDXC™ card and industry-first 128GB Class 10 SDXC card provide massive storage capacities and professional-level performance for capturing more of the memories that matter

* Minimum guaranteed speed of 133x accelerates the professional workflow by providing quick transfer of high-resolution images and HD video from the card to the computer

* Professional-level performance supports the advanced image- and video-capture capabilities of the newest digital SLR cameras

* Includes the latest version of award-winning Image Rescue® software for valuable peace of mind



Las Vegas, NV, January 3, 2011 – Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced new Lexar® Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) memory cards. The new high-capacity Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards enable the capture, storage, and transfer of extended lengths of 1080p high-definition (HD) video and continuous, rapid-fire image capture in a single, high-performance solution. The Lexar Professional 133x SDXC card is the first available in a 128GB capacity, and is also offered in a 64GB capacity. Both cards are speed rated at 133x, providing a minimum guaranteed transfer speed of 20MB per second, and feature a Class 10 speed designation. For additional information about Lexar Professional SDXC cards, visit www.lexar.com.



"The professional photography industry is at a point where digital photo- and video-capture methods are converging, meaning that professional shooters need a memory solution with the versatility and reliability to safely store both photos and videos," said Pachi Chen-Wong, senior product marketing manager, Lexar Media. "The 64GB and 128GB Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards combine high-speed performance with large capacities to offer solutions for professionals who shoot large volumes of high-resolution images and HD video."



The Lexar Professional 133x SDXC memory cards are compatible with all SDXC-enabled devices. The cards include the latest version of award-winning Image Rescue software to help recover lost or deleted photo and video files. Professional photographers can now capture, store, and manage more of the photo and video content critical to their livelihoods.

Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards provide consumers with the quality and reliability they have come to expect from Lexar Media. All Lexar product designs are tested in the Lexar Quality Labs, a group of facilities where all Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability with more than 800 intended digital devices.



The Lexar Professional SDXC cards include a limited lifetime warranty and free, dedicated professional technical support. The new 64GB and 128GB Lexar Professional SDXC memory cards will be available in the first quarter of 2011 at leading retailers and on Lexar.com, with MSRPs of $399.99 and $699.99, respectively.

Toshiba Unveils World’s Fastest UHS-I SDHC For Consumer Market

Nowadays external memory card’s capacity has been increased to cater for continuously increase higher resolution media files. And in order to provide reasonable transfer rate for huge media files, there is a need to have a higher bandwidth transmission path between the storage media and its host controller. Just recently, Toshiba has disclosed a new SDHC memory cards that is compliant with UHS-I (Ultra High Speed I) standard. Dubbed as the world’s fastest SDHC UHS-I memory cards in the industry, the cards are capable to reach maximum data read and write rate at 95MBps and 80MBps respectively.

The rate is almost four times as fast as conventional memory cards that topped at 25MBps and just imagine, a similar media files will only need a quarter of total time to get transferred and stored as compared to current solution. However, there seems to be no actual host controller that can utilize this except a USB 3.0 based card reader which is still very new in the market. Even though there isn’t any device or host controller that can utilize such SDHC cards at this moment, but this could be a great news for end users with backward compatibility to existing host controllers while getting ready for next generation products.

No pricing information yet, there are a few variants ranging from 8, 16 and 32GB memory capacities available for selection with the official release timeline by December 2010. Meanwhile, a lower performance MicroSDHC cards at 4, 8 and 16GB are scheduled to arrive one month earlier in November 2010.