Category: Memory

Samsung begins mass production of 128GB UFS 2.0 flash memory for next-gen flagship smartphones

Samsung 128GB UFS 2.0 memory

Samsung today announced that they have started producing world’s first 128GB ultra-fast embedded flash memory based on Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.0 standard for next-generation flagship smartphones. The company already has 128GB eMMC Pro that uses eMMC 4.5 standard, this one uses UFS 2.0 standard, which promises better sequential read and write performance, closer to SSD and 50 percent decrease in energy consumption. Continue reading “Samsung begins mass production of 128GB UFS 2.0 flash memory for next-gen flagship smartphones”

Kingston 64GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 memory card Review

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Kingston introduced its 64GB Class 10 UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) microSD for smartphones and tablets last month. It is not available in India yet, but we manged to get one for review before it launches here. Since it is a UHS-1 U3 (Ultra High-Speed Bus, Speed Class 3) card, it is rated for a minimum 30MB/s read/write speed as recommended by the SD Association, but Kingston promises 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write speed. We reviewed Kingston’s 128GB UHS-1 Class 10 microSD card recently, which offered great speed than we expected, let us find out how the 64GB card performs. Continue reading “Kingston 64GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 memory card Review”

Kingston 128GB microSDXC memory card Review

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Kingston introduced its 128GB Class 10 UHS-I Speed Class 1 (U1) microSD for smartphones and tablets last year. It is not available in India yet, but we manged to get one for review before it launches here. Since this is a class 10 Card, it promises a minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/s. The company doesn’t reveal maximum read and write speed, but we will test out both the read and write speed of the card. How good is the card? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Kingston 128GB microSDXC memory card Review”

Strontium iDrive 3.0 with lightning connector for iPhone and iPad launched in India

Strontium iDrive 3.0

Strontium Technology has launched Strontium iDrive 3.0, external storage for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that connects through lightning connector. It lets you easily transfer files between iPhone or iPad with PCs or Macs, backup and restore contacts, calendar, videos and pictures. Continue reading “Strontium iDrive 3.0 with lightning connector for iPhone and iPad launched in India”

ADATA UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (16GB to 256GB) launched, starts at Rs. 920

ADATA UC340

ADATA today launched new UC340 USB flash drive in India. It features trim geometric lines, a clean glossy finish and offers USB 3.0 connectivity. It comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. It has a simple and convenient design. You just need to push to click the colored head to extend the USB connector so that you don’t lose the cap. Continue reading “ADATA UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (16GB to 256GB) launched, starts at Rs. 920”

Kingston introduces UHS-I Class 3 microSD card with 90MB/s transfer speed

Kingston microSD UHS-I Speed Class 3

Kingston has introduced its latest UHS-I Speed Class 3 memory card. It offers 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write speed, which exceeds the SD Association’s latest specification release, UHS-1 U3 (Ultra High-Speed Bus, Speed Class 3) rated for 30MB/s read/write, says the company. Continue reading “Kingston introduces UHS-I Class 3 microSD card with 90MB/s transfer speed”

SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Compact Flash Drive launched, starts at Rs. 799

SanDisk Ultra Fit

SanDisk Corporation has launched SanDisk Ultra Fit, the company’s latest high-speed USB 3.0 compact Flash Drive for PCs and other devices. This comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory variants, offering reliable storage in minimal space. The 64GB and 32GB versions offer write speeds up to 10 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives, while the 16GB version offers up to 5 times faster write speeds than standard USB 2.0 drives. Continue reading “SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Compact Flash Drive launched, starts at Rs. 799”

Sony 128GB UHS-I SDXC card launched in India for Rs. 13200

Sony 128GB UX series SDXC Card

Sony has launched 128GB UHS-I SDXC card (SF-G1UX2/T) in India. This is suitable for cameras and camcorders, offering fast data transfer speed and 4K compatibility. It offers read speed of up to 94MB/s and write speed of up to 60MB/s for fast and efficient transfers This would enable minimized workflow speed with improved efficiency, says Sony. Continue reading “Sony 128GB UHS-I SDXC card launched in India for Rs. 13200”

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad with Lightning and USB connectors announced

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

We had seen USB OTG drives for Android phones with a micro USB on one side and a standard USB connector on the other side to transfer files from PCs or laptops to supported Android smartphones and tablets. SanDisk has introduced iXpand Flash Drive, a OTG drive for Apple iPhone and iPad. PQI released a similar OTG stick called Gmobi iStick earlier this year. Continue reading “SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad with Lightning and USB connectors announced”

Kingston introduces 128GB UHS-I microSD and 256GB UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards

Kingston 128GB microSD and 256GB SDHC SDXC

Kingston has introduced 128GB Class 10 UHS-I microSD for smartphone and tablets and 256GB Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards for cameras. The 128GB  microSD card offers minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/s and the 256GB SDHC/SDXC card offers read speeds of up to 90MB/s and write speed of up to 45MB/s. Continue reading “Kingston introduces 128GB UHS-I microSD and 256GB UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards”

ADATA UC330 Dual USB Drive for Smartphones launched in India starting from Rs. 550

ADATA UC330 Dual USB drive

ADATA Technology, Taiwan-based company popular for its memory modules and NAND Flash products has launched UC330, the company’s latest Dual USB Drive with dual (micro-USB and a USB 2.0) connectors in India. This comes in 8, 16, 32 and 64GB variant and lets you easily transfer data from compatible smartphones or tablets to PCs and Laptops and vice versa. This competes with OTG USB drives from SanDisk, Kingston and Sony in India. Continue reading “ADATA UC330 Dual USB Drive for Smartphones launched in India starting from Rs. 550”

SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC world’s highest capacity SD card announced

Sandisk 512GB

SanDisk is one of the first companies to introduce new technologies in the market. The company introduced the world’s largest capacity microSD card for smart devices earlier this year, which was launched in India few months back. Now the company has announced 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I SD memory card for DSLR, advanced digital or HD video cameras, which is the world’s highest capacity SDXC card till date. Continue reading “SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC world’s highest capacity SD card announced”

Sony UHS-1 U3 32GB and 64GB memory cards with 95 MB/s transfer speed launched in India

Sony UHS-1 U3 memory card India

Sony has launched new Ultra High Speed SD card in its UZ series. The card comes in 32GB and 64GB variants and is recommended for continuous shooting with DSLR cameras and lets you record 4K in smartphones and cameras without any hassle due to its fast data transfer speed. This also minimizes workflow and improves efficiency for photographers. Continue reading “Sony UHS-1 U3 32GB and 64GB memory cards with 95 MB/s transfer speed launched in India”

Kingston launches DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 USB OTG drive and microSDXC UHS-I memory card in India

Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 and Class 10 UHS-I microSDHC card

Kingston has launched two new memory products for smartphones. The DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 is a USB OTG drive for Android smartphones and tablet. This is the successor of the DataTraveler microDuo that we reviewed recently. The Class 10 UHS-I 90R/45W microSDHC/SDXC card offers up to 90MB/s read and 45MB/s write speeds and comes with lifetime warranty. Continue reading “Kingston launches DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 USB OTG drive and microSDXC UHS-I memory card in India”