SanDisk SD Flash Memory Cards Supported by New Microsoft Windows for Smartphone 2002 Software.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2002 At the global launch of the Windows Powered Smartphone A cellular telephone with information access. It provides digital voice service as well as any combination of e-mail, text messaging, pager, Web access, voice recognition, still and/or video camera, MP3, TV or video player and organizer (see PDA). today, SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) announced that its SanDisk SD (Secure Digital(TM)) flash memory cards are supported by the new Microsoft Smartphone 2002 Software. SanDisk, the world's largest supplier of flash memory cards, co-developed and introduced the SD Card in 1999. The SD Card, about the size of a postage stamp postage stamp, government stamp affixed to mail to indicate payment of postage. The term includes stamps printed or embossed on postcards and envelopes as well as the adhesive labels. , is a high-speed read/write memory Same as RAM. card capable of providing a high level of copy protection for music, movies and other artistic and commercial content. Several flash memory chips can be stacked on the SD Card thus ensuring greater capacity in the future. SanDisk designs, develops and markets SD Cards in capacities ranging from 16 to 256 megabytes. Microsoft and SanDisk work closely together in the design of products that use flash memory cards to make sure that the cards are smoothly integrated into host devices and give the maximum benefits to consumers. In the future, as Windows Powered Smartphone users require higher capacity SD cards, SanDisk will increase the capacity of its SD cards to meet the demands of the marketplace. Windows Powered Smartphone, which has a slot for SD Cards, provides a rich data platform for mobile developers and operators to build compelling mobile data applications and services. Mobile phones, like the Orange Smartphone SPV SPV sheeppox virus. , built on the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Smartphone platform, combine fully integrated voice and data capabilities with a rich set of applications including personal information management (PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated ), gaming and multimedia features in a small, lightweight mobile phone form factor. Orange is the first operator worldwide to announce retail availability of a Windows Powered Smartphone, the Orange Smartphone SPV. Bo Ericsson, vice president of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and marketing at SanDisk, said, "Our SD Card proved to be an excellent fit for the Windows Powered Smartphone in terms of its size, compatibility, performance and capacity. The card has received widespread market acceptance as more than 160 products, including cell phones, digital cameras, handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. and MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , have been introduced with SD slots. The SD support built into the Windows Powered Smartphone enables users to enjoy the interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. of the SD card and the numerous other SD-enabled portable platforms. The card has substantial industry momentum as approximately 500 companies have joined the Secure Digital Association." "Windows Powered Smartphone allows network operators, corporate customers and consumers alike to realize the true power behind the platform through both voice and data capabilities," said Mark Spain, director for Mobile Devices at Microsoft Corp. "And because the Smartphone 2002 is just that -- a platform -- third parties are able to utilize Microsoft tools and familiar development environments to deliver innovative products and services. We're thrilled that SanDisk SD media is optimized for the Windows Powered Smartphone, and our mutual customers feel comfortable using the products for storage of a wide range of enterprise applications, utilities and games, as well as allowing backup of the entire memory of the Orange Smartphone SPV." SanDisk, the world's largest supplier of flash data storage 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, Calif. 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-A and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The companies assume no obligation to update the information in this release. SanDisk's web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com. Note to Editors: All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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