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CES 2011: Kingston Announces SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX

Written by James Delahunty @ 05 Jan 2011 8:38 User comments (3)

CES 2011: Kingston Announces SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Kingston Digital has announced new SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX memory cards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today.
The new cards meet the standards set by the SD Association for next-level performance in SD card technology. The USH-I-complaint cards tout a read speed of up to 60MB/s and a write speed up to 35MB/s.

At this performance level, the write speed of SDHC UHS-I memory cards is more than three times as fast as SDHC Class 10 cards. The UltimateXX product line will offer capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.

Some Kingston SDHC UHS-1 UltimateXX Features and Specifications...
  • Performance: 233x – up to 60MB/sec. read, and 35MB/sec. write
  • Fast: ultra high-speed bus I (UHS-I)
  • Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification version 3.01
  • Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
  • Compatible: with SDHC and SDXC host devices, not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
  • Reliable: lifetime warranty
  • Simple: as easy as plug-and-play
  • Capacities: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
  • Dimensions: 0.94" x 1.25" x 0.08" (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
  • Weight: 0.09oz (2.5g)
  • Storage Temperatures: -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)
  • Operating Temperatures: -13° F to 185° F (-25° C to 85° C)
  • Voltage: 3.3V
  • File Format: FAT32
The 8GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card (Part Number: SDHA1/8GB) has an MSRP of $69.99, the 16GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card (Part Number: SDHA1/16GB) has an MSRP of $179.99 and the 32GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card (Part Number: SDHA1/32GB) has an MSRP of $349.99.

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3 user comments

15.1.2011 23:14

Ouch! Heading into SSD territory with a $350 price tag! I like speed but good grief with a price tag like that I could get a bare-bones barely-moving netbook! - BLUEBOY

27.1.2011 01:59

WOW, for that price I can buy laptop or PS3.... 350.00 for 32gb memory card, must be really fast and I hope it doesn't crack easily

38.1.2011 03:10

These ultra fast cards are meant for high end DSLR cameras. Allowing longer burst shots and faster retakes. Also better for recording HD video.

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