SanDisk Introduces Highest Capacity CompactFlash Card -- First 4 Gigabyte Card That Can Be Used in Any CompactFlash Digital Camera.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy 2004 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004 Offers Great Compatibility, Maximum Storage Capacity and Flexibility; Based On SanDisk's Advanced Technology SanDisk This article is about SanDisk Corporation. For Computer Storage Device in Storage Area Network (SAN), see Storage Area Network. SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), formerly SunDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) today introduced the first 4-gigabyte (GB) CompactFlash A flash memory format introduced in 1994 by SanDisk Corporation, Milpitas, CA (www.sandisk.com). At 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm, CompactFlash (CF) cards are larger than other flash formats, but have become very popular for storage in digital cameras. (R) card that can be used in any CompactFlash digital camera or device. The new card can store more than 2,000 high-resolution high-res·o·lu·tion adj. 1. Relating to an image that has fine detail. 2. a. Of or relating to an output device that produces images that contain a large number of dots per unit of area and are therefore sharp and pictures, or more than 1,000 digital songs or 8 hours of MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 4 video.(a) The 4GB SanDisk CompactFlash card features an advanced design from SanDisk that allows it to operate in cameras that use either the FAT16 or FAT32 file formats. It is the only CompactFlash card of its capacity and compatibility level that is available in the popular Type I format and fits into any CompactFlash slot. The new 4GB SanDisk CompactFlash card was introduced at the annual Photo Marketing Association trade show where SanDisk is demonstrating products in booth L-70, South Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . Wes Brewer, senior director of retail product marketing and business development at SanDisk, said, "SanDisk had the opportunity to do a quick-release of a 4GB card back in mid 2003. Instead, we chose to hold-off on shipping the card when we realized that a large percentage of our customer base would not be able to take advantage of the huge capacity due to limitations inherent in most cameras today. Through careful analysis and design, we've come up with a truly innovative way to break down these limitations -- limitations that have plagued our competitors in this space. Our patent-pending switch design allows consumers to utilize the full capacity of the card." Technological Breakthrough for the Highest Compatibility The 4GB SanDisk CompactFlash card highlights a significant technological breakthrough in compatibility. The File allocation table (file system) File Allocation Table - (FAT) The component of an MS-DOS or Windows 95 file system which describes the files, directories, and free space on a hard disk or floppy disk. A disk is divided into partitions. (FAT) is an area on storage media that contains certain information such as the location of data files, their names, sizes and so on. FAT16, the initial file allocation table that is used by a number of current and most older digital cameras, cannot use CompactFlash cards that are greater than 2GB. FAT32 uses a 32-bit number to point to where the pieces of a file are stored and circumvents the 2GB capacity limit to allow access to storage media up to several Terabytes. Today, only a few manufacturers and camera models utilize the newer FAT32 File format. The new 4GB SanDisk CompactFlash card features a three-position switch located in the left-hand area of the card so consumers can switch between either a single 4GB (FAT32) volume or two separate 2GB (FAT16) volumes. The switchable 4GB card ensures that users of cameras with either file format will be able to use the new card. For maximum customer satisfaction, SanDisk will initially ship the card in a FAT16 configuration -- two FAT 16 partitions -- eliminating the need for most users to reposition the switch and reformat (1) To change the record layout of a file or database. (2) To initialize a disk over again. . The 4GB CompactFlash card has a suggested retail price of $999.99 and is expected to start shipping in April. SanDisk, the world's largest supplier of flash memory data storage card products, designs, manufactures and markets industry-standard, solid-state data, digital imaging and audio storage products using its patented, high density flash memory and controller technology. 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, "Factors That May Affect Future Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SanDisk cannot guarantee that it will succeed to manufacture competitively the 4GB CompactFlash card or that its sales of the 4GB CompactFlash card will contribute materially to SanDisk's revenues or profits. The company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. Note: PHOTO AVAILABLE All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Images can be downloaded from www.sandisk.com/about/media.asp#photos SanDisk's web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com (a) 2,155 pictures based on a 4 megapixel One million pixels. Refers to the resolution of a digital imaging device (monitor, scanner, video camera, still camera, etc.). For example, a five-megapixel digital still camera might take a picture composed of 5,038,848 red-green-blue color dots (pixels). digital camera (using 5:1 compression ratio compression ratio Degree to which the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine is compressed before ignition. It is defined as the volume of the combustion chamber with the piston farthest out divided by the volume with the piston in the full-compression position ( ); 1,000 songs based on an average length of 3.5 - 4 minutes/song, 1MB/minute of music; 8 hours of Super Fine MPEG 4 video (320 x 240, 1Mb/sec.) |
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