Nicht nur neue Endgeräte werden auf der Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2006 vorgestellt, sondern auch Zubehör wie zum Beispiel zwei neue Speicherkarten von SanDisk. Neu ist unter anderem die microSD Speicherkarte mit einer Kapazität von 1 GB. Die bisher größte verfügbare microSD Speicherkarte konnte maximal 512 MB speichern. Ebenfalls neu und ab Ende Februar verfügbar ist die 2 GB große miniSD Speicherkarte. Auch hier hat SanDisk die Kapazität verdoppelt und wird dem immer größer werdenden Speicherbedarf gerecht.
Pressemitteilung:
SanDisk flash memory card
"We believe that 2006 will be a milestone year for network operators and handset manufacturers to provide consumers with an array of content that can be downloaded virtually anywhere, anytime on their mobile phones," said Jeff Kost, SanDisk’s vice-president of handset business. "Flash card slots in mobile phones are proliferating in response to new usages and services, which are driving the demand for higher capacity memory. We are delighted to supply Verizon Wireless Communications with our highest capacity cards to give their customers the storage they will need when acquiring tracks from the V CAST Music service."
Verizon Wireless – Online music service
Using the Microsoft Windows Media platform, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless’ broadband network. The library of music is expected to include one million songs by spring from major labels such as Warner, EMI, Universal, Sony/BMG and independent provider, The Orchard.
SanDisk microSD card – Music storage device
Verizon Wireless customers will be able to download songs over the air and store them on SanDisk flash cards, where they can be played on the phone as well as transferred to a Microsoft Windows-based personal computer. V CAST Music will allow customers to take their own digital music from their PCs and sync it to their handsets, a capability that Verizon said is unique among over-the-air music download services.
SanDisk 1GB microSD – Flash memory storage
"SanDisk’s high-capacity memory cards allow Verizon Wireless customers to optimize their experience," said Patrick Bucci, Verizon Wireless director of accessory products. "Our customers have the flexibility to choose as much memory as they need to take advantage of the V CAST Music service. SanDisk offers the highest capacity cards available to store our users’ personal music, pictures and videos on their phone."
Verizon V CAST Music
Verizon Wireless plans to launch V CAST Music on January 16 with several phones, including the Samsung a950 and the LG VX8100. Both are clamshell V CAST-enabled phones with 1.3 Megapixel digital cameras. The Samsung a950 has a microSD card slot that features an external thumb dial to select music files; the LG VX8100 has a miniSD card slot.
SanDisk MobileMate – Card reader
SanDisk introduced its line of mobile cards and MobileMate portable flash card readers in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the last quarter of 2005. They are sold in co-branded Verizon Wireless/SanDisk packaging. The new SanDisk 1GB microSD flash memory cards are expected to be available through those stores in February. SanDisk’s suggested retail prices for the newest card is $119.99.
Pressemitteilung:
SanDisk flash memory card
"We believe that 2006 will be a milestone year for network operators and handset manufacturers to provide consumers with an array of content that can be downloaded virtually anywhere, anytime on their mobile phones," said Jeff Kost, SanDisk’s vice-president of handset business. "Flash card slots in mobile phones are proliferating in response to new usages and services, which are driving the demand for higher capacity memory. We are delighted to supply Verizon Wireless Communications with our highest capacity cards to give their customers the storage they will need when acquiring tracks from the V CAST Music service."
Verizon Wireless – Online music service
Using the Microsoft Windows Media platform, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless’ broadband network. The library of music is expected to include one million songs by spring from major labels such as Warner, EMI, Universal, Sony/BMG and independent provider, The Orchard.
SanDisk miniSD card – Music storage device
Verizon Wireless customers will be able to download songs over the air and store them on SanDisk flash cards, where they can be played on the phone as well as transferred to a Microsoft Windows-based personal computer. V CAST Music will allow customers to take their own digital music from their PCs and sync it to their handsets, a capability that Verizon said is unique among over-the-air music download services.
SanDisk 2GB miniSD – Flash memory storage
"SanDisk’s high-capacity memory cards allow Verizon Wireless customers to optimize their experience," said Patrick Bucci, Verizon Wireless director of accessory products. "Our customers have the flexibility to choose as much memory as they need to take advantage of the V CAST Music service. SanDisk offers the highest capacity cards available to store our users’ personal music, pictures and videos on their phone."
