Kingston Digital Launches High Capacity Video Cards for Digital Camcorders

SDHC Video Cards Perfect for Capturing High-Definition Video



London, UK – 28th January, 2008 -- Kingston Digital Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Kingston Digital Inc, today announced it is releasing a line of Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Video cards for use in digital camcorders. Overcoming the problems consumers face in estimating how much recording time is available, the Kingston SDHC Video cards’ capacities are described on the packaging with the approximate recording time in minutes and is available in 60 (4GB), 120 (8GB) and 240 (16GB) minutes.



“The demand for larger storage is growing in importance as digital camcorder use is increasing, especially with more consumers shooting high definition videos,” said Kirsty Miller, Product marketing manager - Consumer, Kingston Digital Europe Ltd. “The concept of releasing the new cards is driven by the increased usage of HD-capable flash-memory-based camcorders and hybrid camcorders that contain both hard drives and card slots. The Kingston SDHC Video cards are perfect for high definition camcorders, making them ideal for capturing 1080i High Definition recording. They can also be used in recording standard video and work in digital still cameras that have video capabilities or even MP3 players”.

The Kingston SDHC Video cards now available feature a Class 4 speed rating, which guarantees a minimum data transfer rate of 4MB/sec., making for efficient transfer speeds of files to a PC. They also come with the Kingston lifetime warranty.

The SDHC Video Card 8GB and 16GB capacities will be shipping in EMEA within the first quarter of 2009.

For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/europe

Kingston SDHC Video Card Features and Specifications:

· Capacities1: 60 min. (4GB); 120 min. (8GB); 240 min. (16GB2)

· Dimensions: 0.94" x 1.26" x 0.08" (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)

· Weight: 0.09ozs (2.5g)

· High-Speed Class Rating: Class 4: 4MB/sec.

· Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)

· Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

· Voltage: 3.3v

· Compliant: with SDHC host devices; not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers

· File Format: FAT32

· Reliable: lifetime warranty3

· Simple: as easy as plug and play

Kingston Video SDHC Card Capacities and Pricing

Part Number

Capacity

MSRP Subject to change.

KE-C104G-1WQ; (4GB)


60 Minutes (4GB) SDHC Video Card


£9.10 (excluding VAT)

1Please note: Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

216GB cards may require updated device drivers. Consult the device documentation for requirements.

3Number of minutes based on internal testing. Results may vary.

Please visit www.kingston.com/flash/photo.asp for additional information.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please call +44 (0)1932 738888 or visit www.kingston.com/europe

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