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Hardware Samsung Develops 8 GB microSD Memory Card
Marcus Yam (Blog) - May 18, 2007 7:54 AM

10 comment(s) - last by Emily.. on May 21 at 7:09 AM

Samsung to make 8 GB of storage on your phone possible

Samsung announced that it has developed an 8 GB microSD memory card – the highest yet for the format. Samsung says that its new microSD card carries a read speed of 16 MB per second and a write speed of 6MB per second, which the company claims is “much faster” than most other microSD cards currently on the market.

MicroSD cards, which are a quarter the size of an SD card, are backwards compatible with SD cards using an extender and are commonly used in small devices such as mobile phones.

Samsung cites information from research firm Dataquest predicting that the memory card market will average 10 percent annual growth between 2006 and 2010, while demand for high density 8GB cards will grow an average of 2.6 times per year over the same period. By 2010, the 8GB memory card will be the market mainstream in terms of units sold.

This announcement is the latest in many flash-related developments from the South Korean company. Recently, Samsung announced that it is the first company to begin mass production of 16 Gb NAND flash memory, as well as revealing new details on its 64 GB solid state flash disks.

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Three SD sizes...

By JeffDM on 5/18/2007 12:50:29 PM , Rating: 2

I'm kind of bothered that there are three physical sizes of SD cards, and an adapter is necessary to make the smaller ones work with existing devices.

The MicroSD card size is too small for me to handle regularly as well. My camcorder uses miniSD. My SD card reader creates problems with my computer if I just leave an empty adapter in the slot.

RE: Three SD sizes...

By Emily on 5/18/2007 1:06:03 PM , Rating: 2

I can not imagine them making the cards much smaller than they have. I find the micro a bit small for best confort, even though I have (fairly) small hands.

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RE: Three SD sizes...

By sscilli on 5/18/2007 3:54:12 PM , Rating: 3

It's not small so it can fit in your hand. It is small because it can fit in very small devices(your cell phone for example). This is great, now you can turn small devices into external storage for large files. Can't wait to pop one of these into my NDS flashcart :P.

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RE: Three SD sizes...

By andylawcc on 5/19/2007 8:28:09 PM , Rating: 2

... in that case, you should hate Sony's MemoryStick even more so. off the MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, MS Micro, and then MS Pro-HG...

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RE: Three SD sizes...

By Emily on 5/21/2007 7:09:00 AM , Rating: 2

To me, it's the price of the MemoryStick that is the biggest turn off. All those types are pretty much grouped into three sizes as well so it's no better nor worse.

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8 gb mainstream

By Lazarus Dark on 5/18/2007 9:13:35 AM , Rating: 2

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By 2010, the 8GB memory card will be the market mainstream in terms of units sold.

Well,considering 2gb flash has come down to less than twenty bucks, by that time I would expect 8gb to be at a similar price range. I'll bet by next year, they'll be throwing 2 gb flash in free with every purchase. 8 gb is kind of a sweet spot as it's enough room for say a full install of xp or linux with room for some apps and a few songs too. 16 gb would leave room for a decent collection of music for the road.

RE: 8 gb mainstream

By AnnihilatorX on 5/18/2007 11:08:25 AM , Rating: 2

The 4GB MS Pro Duo cards are just enough for my most listened mp3s. I hope there will be 8GB versions of them

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RE: 8 gb mainstream

By Axbattler on 5/18/2007 11:21:40 AM , Rating: 2

There are. Just.. how deep is your pocket?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MS-Pro-Duo-GB-Adaptor/dp/B...
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MSXM8GS-Memory-Retail-P...

I must say, I am impressed by those Micro-SD. Cost premium aside, the Memory Stick Micro is maxed at 2GB if I am not mistaken.

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sdhc

By GoatMonkey on 5/18/2007 1:22:05 PM , Rating: 2

Alright, I gotta say it. Where's my 32 or 64GB SDHC card if they can make this size 8GB?

organizer

By Visual on 5/21/2007 6:37:37 AM , Rating: 2

does anyone know if there is even such a product? i need a case or holder or organizer or something to hold multiple micro-sd cards without confusing which is which...

the small form-factor just begs for carrying dozens and dozens of these cards with you, but you can't just pour them all in your pocket, it'd be a mess and you'll lose them.