LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, January 31, 2008 – Giving photo enthusiasts the freedom to take more pictures and shoot more video, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today increased both capacities and speeds in its SanDisk Ultra® II line with the introduction of 32- and 16-gigabyte (GB)¹ SDHCâ„¢ cards and an 8GB SDHC Plus card. The announcement was made at the photo industry’s PMA 08 International Convention here.

Ideal for today’s camcorders and point-and-shoot digital cameras that can record both video and still images, the cards offer faster read and write speeds of 15 megabytes per second² (15MB/sec), up from previous speeds of 10MB/sec read and 9MB/sec write in the SanDisk Ultra II line.

“As cameras offer more megapixels and as new high-definition ‘record-to-memory-card’ camcorders are being introduced, the image sizes and files get bigger, requiring higher card capacity,” said Susan Park, senior product marketing manager for SanDisk Ultra II cards. “Cameras also are increasingly used for recording video clips, which demand even more memory and capacity. These mega-capacities in our SanDisk Ultra II line give users the worry-free ability to capture thousands of their memories and hours of HiDef video on a single card, while the faster write speed can reduce the time between shots and the faster read speed reduces time spent waiting to copy those images to a computer,” she added.

The 32GB Ultra II SDHC card, which is the industry-leading capacity and will be the highest capacity consumer flash memory card that SanDisk produces, will be able to store more than 8,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 40 hours of video³. A SanDisk MicroMateâ„¢ USB 2.0 Reader – a $20 value – is packaged with the 32GB and 16GB cards, giving users a one-stop solution for capturing, storing and transferring their images.

Beyond speed and capacity, the 8GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus offers both SD™ and USB functionality in one card. Designed with SanDisk’s unique, patented Hinge Lock technology, the card may be inserted into a USB port on any computer. This two-in-one SD-plus-USB feature eliminates the need to carry cables or card readers to transfer photos and videos from cameras. Despite its small size, the hinge is sturdy – having survived more than 10,000 open-close cycles in SanDisk’s durability testing.

For camera compatibility, please visit www.sandisk.com/compatibility.

Expected pricing and availability

The 32GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC card with MicroMate USB 2.0 Reader has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$349.99. The 16GB card with reader has a suggested price of US$179.99, and the 8GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card has an MSRP of $99.99. The 16GB and 8GB cards are expected to be available worldwide in March, with the 32GB slated for shipping in April.

For more information on SanDisk’s entire line of award-winning memory cards for the professional to the avid weekend photographer, visit www.sandisk.com.

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Just a quick note to let all you gadgeteers know that the Sandisk 8GB Micro SD Cards have landed and are ready to be popped into your gadget! If you are even entertaining the thought of upgrading to one of these tiny data monsters please ensure that your device is SDHC compatible. The easiest way to do this is to head to the manufacturer’s website.

Very well priced too, if I do say so myself!

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, January 7, 2008 – SanDisk Corporation, as part of its lineup for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, has added a new solid-state drive for laptop PCs and capacity upgrades for two flash memory products oriented to gaming enthusiasts.

SLIMMER SANDISK SSD TARGETS NEW NOTEBOOKS – Joining SanDisk’s growing portfolio of solid-state drives (SSDs) for portable computers is a slimmed-down 1.8-inch Serial ATA (SATA II) model that is aimed at a new generation of ultralight notebooks. Designed to be a drop-in replacement for hard disk drives, the new SATA drive is just 5mm thick and weighs 40 grams – about 30 percent less than a same-size hard disk drive. It uses a SATA II interface and an industry standard micro SATA connector, and consumes only .85 watts in read/write mode and .2W when idle. Availability is planned for the second quarter of 2008 in capacities of up to 72 gigabytes (GB). PC manufacturers are expected to launch the new thin and light laptops for the corporate market later this year.

SANDISK CRUZER CROSSFIRE IN 8 GIGABYTES – PC gamers can store their game data, download portable casual games and demonstrations, and save their replays with the new 8-gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Cruzer^® Crossfire^™ USB flash drive. Introduced in 2006, the Cruzer Crossfire line, distinguished by its hard plastic shell and multiple colors, had been offered in capacities of up to 4GB. The new capacity, with its black body and green trim on the cap, is expected to ship to retailers worldwide this quarter, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

NEW CAPACITY UPGRADE FOR SANDISK MEMORY STICK PRO DUO – Owners of the popular Sony^® Playstation^® Portable (PSP^®) will soon be able to buy SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Duo™ gaming cards in an 8-gigabyte capacity. This new card, offered in a translucent green, allows users to save game data as well as store and play digital music, videos and still photos. Previously, the highest capacity had been 4 GB. The card is expected to ship this month at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world’s largest supplier of flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.

If you have a digital camera that has less than a 1GB SD memory card in it, think about getting yourself an Sandisk 8GB SD Card. With this in your gadget, you’ll be able to store approximately 2,000 quality sized photos. No more running to your PC and downloading all your photos whenever you run out of room – we all know this is such a hassle on holidays!

Sandisk is also the world’s leader in memory cards like the SD Card (Secure Digital). With the Sandisk 8GB SD Card you have to make sure that your device can take the SDHC / High Capacity cards. Just look for SDHC in your instruction manual or contact your manufacturer.

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Come on Sandisk Australia – bring the Sandisk TakeTV over already…

MILPITAS, Calif., October 22, 2007– Finally, there’s an exceptionally easy way to move video from your PC to your TV. SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a leading provider of portable audio/video players, today announced the U.S. availability of the Sansa® TakeTV™ video player, a breakthrough media player that gives consumers a smart, convenient and affordable way to move video content from their PC to the TV, where it belongs.

“Sansa TakeTV is the most easy-to-use, straightforward solution for watching downloaded personal video content and other shows in the comfort of the living room,” said Daniel Schreiber, senior vice president and general manager for SanDisk’s audio/video business unit. “No confusing wireless network set-up, no wires running across the living room and no cumbersome burning of DVDs. Just use the Sansa TakeTV device to move your favorite video content over to your TV, and enjoy it on the big screen with family and friends.”

Research shows that TV is the ultimate viewing experience for videos, including TV content and movies. At the same time, the PC has become the foremost vehicle for searching and downloading digital content. Yet to date, solutions that allow you to download on the one and watch on the other have been thorny and complex.

Added Schreiber: “Years ago, transferring content from one PC to another was awkward too. SanDisk made it seamless through our Cruzer USB flash drives. We challenged ourselves to bring this same simplicity to transferring video from the PC to the TV. The result is Sansa TakeTV – a best-in-class product that smoothly bridges the gap between these two ecosystems.”

“Sansa TakeTV is a great addition to SanDisk’s audio/video line up and a natural extension of their overall business strategy,” said Danielle Levitas, vice president consumer markets and new media at IDC. “SanDisk is a global leader in USB flash drives, which solved the challenge of moving data from PC to PC. With Sansa TakeTV, the company has created a solution for today”s dilemma, moving digital video from your PC back to the TV.”

Using the Sansa TakeTV¹ video player is as simple as using a USB flash drive: Simply drag video files to the TakeTV player, and then slip the player into its TV cradle. The cradle plugs into the standard A/V sockets of nearly every existing TV. Next, consumers are shown a simple, on-screen guide where they can quickly select the content they’ve stored on the Sansa TakeTV player, using the included remote control².

The sleek Sansa TakeTV video player will work with new and legacy TV systems via standard AV composite inputs or S-Video. With flash memory at its core, the device is small, durable and easily portable.

Sansa TakeTV supports a variety of video formats, including DivX®, XVID and MPEG-4³. The Sansa TakeTV player is DivX Certified® for Home Theater profile. The player connects to any PC via a USB connector, and works with Windows Vista, Windows XP and the latest versions of Mac and Linux.

SanDisk’s Sansa TakeTV flash memory-based player comes in a 4 gigabyte⁴ (GB) capacity, which holds approximately five hours of video⁵, and 8GB, which can hold up to ten hours of video. It is available today for MSRPs of US$99.99 and US$149.99 respectively.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Jan. 7, 2008 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the second largest seller of MP3 players in the United States, today announced capacity increases for two of its most popular flash-based digital media players: the tiny Sansa^® Clip moves to a top capacity of 4 gigabytes¹ (GB) from 2 GB, while the powerful Sansa View jumps to 32 GB from a previous top capacity of 16 GB. The new capacities were announced during a press conference at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, where SanDisk is demonstrating products at Booth 30768, South Hall 3, in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The matchbox-sized Sansa Clip, introduced in August in capacities of 1GB and 2GB, is the perfect companion for jogging, working out or just hanging out. The new 4GB version, due in February with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$79.99, can store 1,000 songs², runs for 15 hours on its rechargeable battery³ and comes in a stylish silver color with a mirror finish on the front. Sansa Clip stands above the leading wearable music player because of its bright OLED color screen – allowing users to select the music they hear, not just wait for songs to come around at random.

The full-featured Sansa View, introduced in September in capacities of 8GB and 16GB, features a vibrant 2.4-inch TFT color screen with 320×240 resolution for crisp playback of full-motion video. The new 32GB version, due in February with an MSRP of US$349.99, can hold a stunning 48 two-hour movies⁴ or 8,000 songs². The rechargeable, long-lasting lithium ion battery provides 35 hours of audio or 7 hours of video playback⁵. The Sansa View has built-in support for the MPEG4, WMV and H.264 video formats.

“As a world leader in the design and production of flash memory, SanDisk continues to meet or beat the competition in raising capacities of our Sansa digital media players – giving people the freedom to carry more entertainment with them wherever they go – while maintaining prices that consumers find compelling,” said Eric Bone, vice president of marketing for the Audio & Video Business Unit at SanDisk. “The 4GB Sansa Clip, for example, can store about 100 albums, giving users enough choices for any mood or situation. The 32GB Sansa View can hold an assortment of videos, so users don’t have to decide in advance which one or two digital movies or personal videos to bring with them.”

The Sansa Clip and Sansa View share a long list of advanced features, including:

• Audio formats: support for MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible audio books.
• Music services: support for many music download and subscription services, including Rhapsody To Go^®, Napster, eMusic and others.
• Recording: built-in microphone for voice recording.
• FM radio: built-in FM tuner, with user option to create station presets.
• Accessories: earphones and USB cable.

The featherweight Sansa Clip, weighing only 0.9 ounces, comes with a clip that makes it easy to attach the device to clothing, a backpack or purse. The clip is detachable, so the device can become even smaller when the clip isn’t needed.

The Sansa View, weighing 2.9 ounces, can display JPEG photos and has a microSD™/microSDHC™ card slot. By adding SanDisk’s 8GB microSDHC card, the total capacity of the new 32GB Sansa View increases to 40GB.

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Engadget scope out the lovely Sansa View again at CES Las Vegas. Apparently the glittering lights of gamble-me-dry city makes this hot little gadget even more attractive. Some of the features that have made the Sansa Viewso popular and possibly an iPod-nano-killer are 16GB of data storage, FM Tuner, 35 hour battery life, Micro SD card expandability, 2.4″ screen and multiple music file type support.

Oh and while there it appears they heard rumours that there may be a 32GB Sansa View available later on this year…

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CNet review a lot of MP3 Players and get both the good with the terribad. Here’s what they had to say about Sansa Clip :

The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value MP3 player that’s set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality.

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