Canon Introduces World's First Printer With a Specific Slot for SanDisk CompactFlash Memory Cards.

HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1998--

New Digital Printer CD-200 Enables Direct Printing From SanDisk

CompactFlash Memory Cards

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced today that the world's first printer with a slot for CompactFlash(TM) (CF(TM)) memory cards has been introduced by Canon Computer Systems Inc.(CCSI). The new Digital Printer CD-200 allows consumers to print digital images from CompactFlash memory cards when the card is removed from a digital camera and inserted into the printer. SanDisk, the world's largest seller of CompactFlash, invented CompactFlash memory cards which have become the industry standard digital-film for digital cameras.

The new Canon Digital Printer CD-200 will debut at the annual CeBIT trade show in Hannover, Germany (March 19 - 25).

In addition to having a specific slot designed to use CF memory cards, the Digital Printer CD-200 features a print time of 95 seconds including data transfer per picture. The Digital Printer CD-200 is a dye-sublimation printer that enables consumers to directly print captured images from CompactFlash memory cards taken on digital cameras. Images can be printed on a print area of 3.2" x 4.2" and with optional accessories, consumers can print multi-image templates including stickers, frames and postcards. The new printer also includes video-in/out (RCA pin type/S-video interface) for direct video transfer. The new Canon Digital Printer CD-200 is expected to have an estimated street price of $499(a).

"The huge influence of pictures on the Internet and interest in digital photography is fueling the need for users to have a simple solution to printing digital images from their digital camera and our Digital Printer CD-200 delivers that solution," says Ned Bunnell, CCSI director of imaging products. "According to the International Photo Imaging Industry Report published by Photo Finishing News in 1996, more than 74 billion photos are created worldwide every year and with Canon's PowerShot digital cameras and new CD-200 printer which does not need to be connected to a PC, we're at the forefront of the growing trend for digital photography. The 'digital darkroom' is now really here."

Nelson Chan, vice president of marketing at SanDisk, said, "Canon's decision to design a specific slot for small-size CompactFlash memory cards in the new Digital Printer CD-200 continues a strong industry trend by camera and computer manufacturers to design products with CompactFlash memory cards as the digital-film. This strategic move by Canon reaffirms that SanDisk CompactFlash memory cards meet the requirements to provide rugged, reliable and higher capacity removable storage as the digital imaging market expands."

CompactFlash memory cards use the industry-standard ATA interface and are very economical because they can be reused to take millions of digital pictures. CompactFlash is the industry standard for small removable data, image and audio storage. CF has built-in support by the major operating systems, which enables CF to be "plug-and-play." CF slots have been designed in numerous applications including digital cameras, HPCs, Palm PCs, Auto PCs, photo printers and digital audio recorders. More than 30 digital cameras with CF slots have been introduced.

SanDisk CompactFlash memory cards are sold both under the brand names of leading camera manufacturers, such as Canon, and under the SanDisk brand label. SanDisk CF cards are available in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40 and 48MB capacities. SanDisk will be demonstrating at the CeBIT '98 trade show numerous applications using CF cards including SanDisk's new ImageMate(TM), a fast, low-cost and easy-to-use external CompactFlash drive for desktop PCs (SanDisk -- Hall 13 stand number C-35).

With ImageMate, pictures captured on digital cameras using CompactFlash can be downloaded directly from the CompactFlash "film-card" by inserting the card into the ImageMate. Once the transfer takes place at approximately 500KB (kilobytes) per second, the CF card can be reformatted and the consumer can continue taking more pictures.

SanDisk Corporation, the world's largest supplier of flash data storage products, designs, manufactures and markets industry-standard, solid-state data, image and audio storage products using its patented, high density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk has strategic alliances with Seagate Technology, Matsushita Electronic Corp., NEC Corp. and LG Semicon. SanDisk is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

The matters discussed in this news release contain forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

(a) Price is estimated only. Dealers determine final pricing which may vary and is subject to change without notice. SanDisk's web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com -0-

Note to Editors: CompactFlash, CF and ImageMate are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

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