Gizmodo: 32gb

Sony Increases Memory Stick Pro Duo Capacity To 32GB

Sean Fallon — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:58:00 EDT

Shortly after giving the Pro-HG Duo a similar treatment, Sony has gone and bumped up the capacity of the Pro Duo to 32GB. For those of you keeping track, that equates to around 225 minutes in full HD mode for Handycam owners. Cyber-Shot users can also get 29 minute clips in 720p. [CrunchGear]

Rumor: Zune HD Comes in 16/32GB Sizes, Launches September 8

Jason Chen — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:20:00 EDT

A tipster just dropped off a few internal Microsoft docs that point to a September 8 launch of the Zune HD. In addition to that, the tipster says it's coming in 16GB and 32GB versions. All pretty logical.

We already knew that the HD has Nvidia's Tegra inside, which makes it a high powered, high performance device that can handle HD output and possibly some nice gaming. What we don't know is what the cost of the OLED screen and the cost of Tegra will make the final price. No word on that yet from the tipster.

Of course all this is unconfirmed until it comes straight from Microsoft, but the docs look pretty good, so there's a good chance that it's legit. Too bad of the three shows/bands that they picked for their demo shot, only one of them is any good. [Thanks tipster!]

First SDXC Card Is The World's Fastest, Only Holds 32GB

John Herrman — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:12:00 EST

SDXC, the new memory card spec announced at CES, promised exciting things, storage-wise. Pretec demonstrated the first card that'll support the standard, and at a mere 32GB and 50MB/s, well, it's a step.

The SDXC standard claims a maximum capacity of 2TB, with read/write speeds of up to 104MB/s. There's no doubt that, at 50MB/s, Pretec has achieved impressive speeds, but the company probably should have waited until they could put together an SDXC card with a greater actual capacity than existing SDHC products. Still, to see an actual product so soon after the standard was announced is heartening, although Pretec hasn't yet hinted at a price or release date. [Pretec via Impress Watch]

Kingston DataTraveler150 USB Drive Packs 32GB of Space

Elaine Chow — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Kingston has dropped a 32GB version of its DataTraveler USB drive, which could be a worthy addition to your gizmo collection if you own a netbook with limited storage (say, like the EeePC). The pocket-sized dongle measures at 3.06 inches x 0.9 inches x 0.47 inches and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. The estimated retail price is $139, but you can get one off Newegg for $80 right now—that's roughly $2.22 per GB. [Newegg]

iPhone Home Activation Is Coming, Needs Store Visit, And No 32GB iPhone Says Rumor

Kit Eaton — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:30:00 EDT

Over at BoyGeniusReport they've got more info on the iPhone 3G home activation story: it turns out it is true-ish. A source has apparently confirmed to BGR that home activation is indeed coming...but it's only the pre-activation billing and credit part. In other words you'll still have to turn up at an Apple store (presumably with a verification printout, or some such) to buy and unbrick the phone. That should speed up the in-store part a fair amount, but still needs you to actually go there. The same source also commented on the 32GB iPhone rumor and dismissed it as "probably untrue"—it's just connected to stock movements as the mini power adapter is recalled. [BGR]

Toshiba Flash Chips Doubled to 32GB, Good for PMPs, Cellphones

Kit Eaton — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:05:00 EDT

Toshiba has announced it's beefing-up its line of NAND flash storage chips to 32GB sizes. The new package combines eight 4GB 43-nanometer chips into one—double the previous generation's capacity—and is specifically aimed at the portable device market. Since it can be dropped into existing slots, manufacturers have to make no specific changes to accommodate the new chips. Toshiba, of course, doesn't name its clients, but suffice it to say Apple is on the list. The new chips will be available as samples in September, with bulk production starting soon after. [Electronista]

Sandisk 32GB SDHC Eats HD Video For Breakfast

Eric Sheline — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST

This new Sandisk 32GB SDHC card may give you colossal space for HD video capture, but we'll see if the Class 4 speed rating holds up under such pressure. The card is driving down memory prices though - despite costing $349, it's half the cost of Toshiba's model a few months ago. It won't be available until April, and by then at least one memory hungry camera will need such huge capacity. [Wired]

Ridata Intros 128GB SATA SSDs, Speeds Past Competition

Benny Goldman — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Ridata introduced three SSDs today, in 32-, 64-, and 128GB capacities. We've seen SSDs this large before, but Ridata claims 170MB/sec read and 105MB/sec write speeds, blowing out their recent competition. Full release after the jump.

Ridata Ramps Up 2.5" SATA SSD Read Speed to Sizzling 300MBPS
Read: Up to 170MB/per sec.; Write: Up to 105MB/per sec.

Available in Up to 128GB Capacity

Diamond Bar, Calif.—Jan. 07, 2008 —Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular Ridata brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, announced the introduction of a non-volatile 2.5" SATA Solid State Disk (SSD) that truly burst reads at an amazing rate of 300MB per second. The faster speed Serial ATA (SATA) drive is available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities.

"SSD drives offer a host of benefits over traditional hard disk drives. Cool and silent running; fast data access times; dependability and resistance to harsh environments make SSD drives a serious contender for virtually replacing Hard Disc Drives," remarked Harvey Liu, Advanced Media President. "The read rate of our 2.5" SATA SSD drive provides users with a phenomenally fast speed. For instance, it reduces boot up and seek times to mere seconds, while installation of new software programs can be accomplished in seconds rather than minutes."

Data Integrity
The Ridata SSD drive is inherently resistant to vibration, shock, and temperature extremes. It is very reliable with more than 4,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). Data integrity is further supported by static wearing leveling and Reed-Solomon ECC(RS-ECC 6/8/10 symbols). With a SMART features and write endurance cycle (P/E) of more than 2,000,000 times, the Ridata SSD drive is built to securely write and store critical data.

NAND Flash Technology

The Ridata 2.5" SATA SSD drive is a cutting-edge solid-state flash disk, based on NAND flash technology. It has no moving parts, which allows it to be virtually silent, run cooler, and use less power than a traditional hard disk drive. It is NAND technology that provides the drive's data transfer rates of up to 170MB per second for maximum sequential read.

Using single-level-chip technology, the Ridata SSD drive provides consistent performance, handles operating temperature up to 85˚F, and has extremely low-power consumption in comparison to a traditional hard drive. The Ridata SSD is among the lightest-weight storage drives available. It is excellent for performance-driven and rugged environments, such as laptops, and industrial, professional, and military applications.

Performance

The drive requires only a five-volt power supply. Because of its low-power consumption, user time on a laptop or other mobile computing application is dramatically extended. Having no mechanical parts, low power consumption, and minimal heat generation, the Ridata SSD drive is a natural alternative for a greener environment.

Mechanical
Meeting bus interface industry standard Serial ATA (SATA) ensures there are no host compatibility or upgrading issues. The Ridata drive offers reliable temperature (0 to 70C) and humidity resistance, assuring long-lasting data storage. The 2.5" drives weighs 64.5 grams with dimensions of 101.85 x 69.85 x 9mm.

Availability

The Ridata burst read up to 300MB/ps and up to 170MB sequential read transfer rate 2.5" SATA - as well as its 1.8" IDE - based SSD cards are available through system integrators, selected retailers, and Ridata distributors. Visit www.ritekusa.com for more information.

About Advanced Media (RITEK USA)

Advanced Media, Inc. is a subsidiary of RITEK Corporation, the world's largest optical media manufacturer. Advanced Media is the sole North and South American marketer and distributor of the RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media as well as other types of electronic storage media. , Since its formation in 2001, Advanced Media has experienced phenomenal annual growth and is already a leading marketer of electronic storage products in the American market.

The Ridata brand offers an extensive line of flash memory products including the cutting edge Solid State Drive (SSD) Series and up to 16GB 266X CF Cards. The brand also features USB EZ Drives including the award-winning Yego USB Hub drive and other USB drives such as the Twister USB drive. Ridata's cornerstone products include Blu-Ray DVD series, HD DVD series, DL DVD-R/+R, DVD+/-R/RW, and CD-R/RW

RITEK for years has been defining and redefining the optical storage market. Around the world, its name is synonymous with innovation, quality, and unparalleled consistency. Its ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, OHSAS 18001, and Green mark certification from the EPA prove RITEK's commitment to quality control.

Sunrich Technology 32GB ExpressCard SSD Has Our Eyebrow Raised

Wilson Rothman — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:42:44 EST

Unlike yesterday's unquestionably, uh, questionable 64GB and 128GB USB Micro Vaults, this solid-state disk is as real as the subject of any press release. We've played with them before, but this one's promising 32GB, a massive drive that slides right into that mostly unused little ExpressCard 34 slot on your newish laptop, and could very well make you oh-so-happy by holding, oh, say, your entire OS. How about a speedy flash-based boot up? The US rep says it works with Vista and supports Windows ReadyBoost. He also says that as a low-power drive, it could boost your battery life. The release that you can see below is an announcement for production and not for retail, but we have connected with the company, and in spite of the funky shot above, this appears to be a go.

Sunrich Technology's ExpressCard Solid State Drive
Sunnyvale, Ca - (Business Wire) - Dec 28, 2007 Sunrich Technology is a leading manufacturer of I/O Connectivity and Storage products for consumer and business professionals.

The Sunrich Technology ExpressCard Solid State Drive (SSD) offers a reliable low-power, ease of use solution for customers who need to add high performance and high capacity plug-in storage to their laptop or notebook computers. The card fits easily into the ExpressCard slot of newer laptop or notebook computers and delivers extra removable memory storage and reliable data backups.

Key Benefits:

* High performance plug-in storage
* Large memory capacity:
Available in 4, 8, 16, and 32GB for MLC
(Multi-Level Cell) Flash
Available in 4, 8, and 16GB for SLC ( Single-Level Cell) flash
* Easy installation with full Plug-n-Play
* Works with Windows ReadyBoost to improve system performance
* Compact ExpressCard / 34 form factor is completely concealed in ExpressCard slot
* Low power consumption reduces battery drainage on laptop or notebook computers
* Supports Windows Vista

Sunrich Technology is now taking production orders for the Solid State ExpressCard.

[Sunrich Technology]

32GB Creative Zen Available Now, Really?

Christopher Mascari — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:46:03 EST

A few weeks ago Creative confirmed that the 32GB Zen was coming, but sadly would not see the light of day till the second quarter of 2008. Well, it appears that Creative's US site is showing the 32GB Zen in stock and available for shipment. For some reason the Zen product page doesn't show the 32GB model in stock when selected in the drop down menu; but when placed in the cart, it shows that it is indeed available. So if you were planing on layin-down $349.99 on the largest capacity Zen when it was finally available, your time has come. Oh, and as a bonus you might actually be able to get this in time for Christmas, if you order soon. [Creative]

Toshiba Introduces 3 New SSD Flavors, 128GB is the Tastiest

Sean Fallon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:50:34 EST

Toshiba is throwing its hat into the SSD business with a new line of multi-level cell (MLC) NAND SSDs in three distinct flavors: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. They will also be available in three distinct form factors: embedded module, 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch drive enclosures. Expect 100MB/s peak read speed, 40MB/s peak write speed, a SATA II interface, and a lifespan of 1,000,000 hours. No word yet on pricing, but we should be able to see these on store shelves starting in March 2008. [infosync and MacBidouille via Ubergizmo]

Creative Confirms that its Zen is Coming with 32GB Flash Memory

AddyDugdale — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:20:57 EST

Last week we showed that Creative was upping the memory of its Zen to 32GB — well, now it's official. According to the British version of Crave, the powers that be are still being cagey about the launch, but they did say this:

Don't expect it anytime before the second quarter of 2008. There's also a 2GB version of the media player, now available for $142 on their UK website, but that's not so interesting, is it? [Crave at CNET.co.uk]

32GB Creative ZEN Leaked?

Christopher Mascari — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:20:00 EST

Creative's Singapore product page for the ZEN is showing that the media player is available with a 32GB capacity. Since there is no other reference of the 32GB version, this could simply be a typo on Creative's part. [Creative via epiZENter]

This is What a 32GB SD Card Would Look Like if Scaled To Size...pi

Brian Lam — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:21:46 EDT

...per bit, from a 1GB SD card. We saw the 32GB SDHC monster at CES where they were announced, but Toshiba just announced their availability in Japan for $700. There's an 8GB microSD card, and a 16GB SD card, too. It's nice to realize that all our phones and computers could one day pack their memory footprint in something the size of a postage stamp. [Impress thanks Gadgetress]

Samsung 32GB Solid State Drive Reviewed (Verdict: Great for Old Laptops)

Addy Dugdale — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:13:57 EDT

TrustedReviews (with that name, you know you must trust them) just tested one of those mythical Solid State Drives that everybody announces but nobody actually seems to get. This 32GB Samsung SSD has an EIDE interface, which won't work with most modern laptops, but "its super fast access times are going to give you a nice boost in performance." Sounds like a good way to give a speed bump to your old notebook. – Jesus Diaz

Samsung 32GB Solid State Drive [TrustedReviews]

SanDisk Announces Cheap 32GB 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives

Charlie White — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:54:05 EDT

CeBit, the largest consumer electronics show in the world, starts up on Thursday, and it's gotten to be a favorite time for disc manufacturers to roll out 32GB 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Samsung announced its 2.5-inch 32-gig drive last year at the show, and now SanDisk is getting in on the act, with the big news being its $350 price.

Seems like just yesterday SanDisk rolled out its $600 1.8-inch 32GB SSD (it was in early January), but this 2.5-inch form factor is significant because it fits right in where more of those spinning hard drives have been firmly ensconced for the past few years. It's a drop-in replacement Serial ATA (SATA) drive, and at these prices, it looks like the revolution moving away from moving parts is well underway. – Charlie White

SanDisk introduce 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk [Tracy and Matt's Blog]

TDK Shows 32GB Flash Memory Drive for Notebooks

Charlie White — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:02:14 EDT

Samsung commanded our undivided attention when it announced its 32GB flash drive, and now TDK rolls out its interpretation of a 32GB NAND flash memory drive. This one hooks up to a standard IDE connector and fits easily into a notebook with room to spare; the drive's just 80% the size of a regular garden-variety 2.5-inch hard disk.

Better yet, it uses less power, even while moving data along at a snappy 33.3MB per second. We're happy to predict that it won't be long now until moving parts are completely eliminated inside laptops, desktops soon thereafter, and not a moment too soon. Bring it on. – Charlie White

TDK samples 32GB Flash disk [Reg Hardware, via CrunchGear]