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format targeted at very small multimedia cellular phones. An optional full-size SD card adapter allows
miniSD to be used in full size SD card applications thereby acting as a bridge media between the large range
of consumer and telecommunications SD based devices. Capacities range from 16 to 128 megabytes.
SanDisk Extreme Products. We have a comprehensive line of high-performance CompactFlash and SD
cards, announced in March 2003, and Memory Stick PRO, announced in February 2004, designed to meet
performance levels dictated by professional and consumer digital photographers, including the ability to
withstand a wide range of temperature extremes. The SanDisk CompactFlash Extreme cards deliver a
sustained write speed of up to 6 megabytes per second and a sustained read speed of 9 megabytes per second.
SanDisk SD Extreme cards provide sustained write speeds of up to 2.5 megabytes per second. SanDisk
Memory Stick PRO Extreme cards provide a minimum write speed of 9 megabytes per second and minimum
read speed of 10 megabytes per second. Extreme cards are designed to operate in a wide temperature range
from minus 25 to 85 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for harsh shooting conditions. All SanDisk Extreme
products are also bundled with RescuePRO, a software to help recover photos/Ñles that are accidentally
deleted.
Memory Stick/Memory Stick Duo. The SanDisk Memory Stick family is a popular, small-size Öash
memory card targeted at a wide variety of electronic products. It is sold in capacities ranging between
64 megabytes to 128 megabytes depending on the format and is used primarily in Sony's consumer electronics
products. Memory Stick Duo was introduced in 2003 to oÅer improved performance with higher write speeds
and the addition of the MagicGate technology for copyright protection. It is about half the size of a standard
Memory Stick card, so it is targeted for small format digital cameras, audio players, and cell phone
applications.
Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo. The Memory Stick PRO product line was introduced in
mid-2003 and was co-developed with Sony. It is sold in capacities ranging between 128 megabytes to 2
gigabytes depending on the format and is used in digital cameras, digital video camcorders, PDA's and TV's.
The Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Pro Duo media oÅer substantially improved performance in
higher write speeds and capacity, as compared with the original Memory Stick line of products, as well as
built-in MagicGate copyright protection. All products in the SanDisk Memory Stick PRO product line meet
the minimum standard performance of 15Mb/s for high-resolution recording of moving images.
Cruzer USB Flash Drive Product Line. Released in July 2003, the Cruzer Mini replaced our original
Cruzer product and combines our high-density memory with hi-speed USB 2.0 Flash Drive connectivity,
allowing the transfer of large data Ñles from PC to PC. Available in 128 megabytes to 1 gigabyte capacities,
Cruzer Mini allows the user to transfer data Ñles between any devices with a USB port. The Cruzer Mini
oÅers a high-speed replacement for the Öoppy disk or other removable media. In addition to the Cruzer Mini
family, we have also announced the Cruzer Micro and Cruzer Titanium USB Flash Drive families. Cruzer
Micro is a smaller USB Flash Drive with expandable functionality. For example, the Cruzer Micro can be
connected to the Cruzer Micro MP3 Companion to play MP3 and WMA audio Ñles. The Cruzer Micro will
be available in 128 to 512 megabyte capacities. Cruzer Titanium is an extremely rugged USB Flash Drive
made from titanium and other metals. The Cruzer Titanium is one of the fastest performance USB Flash
Drives on the market and is available in a 512 megabyte capacity.
SmartMedia Cards. Our SmartMedia card is a removable Öash memory card that can be used in several
diÅerent types of digital devices including digital cameras, digital music players and digital voice recorders.
Our SanDisk brand SmartMedia card is available in capacities of 128 megabytes.
Shoot & Store Card Products. Our recently announced Shoot & Store card products are a new line of
inexpensive and consumable Öash memory cards currently oÅered in approximately 50-picture (32 megabyte)
and approximately 100-picture (64 megabyte) sizes, with the actual number of pictures being related to the
pixel resolution of the camera, the subject complexity and the camera model. Shoot & Store card products will
be initially available in CF card, SD card and SmartMedia card types, with Memory Stick PRO cards
available in the latter part of 2004. This line will be oÅered primarily through supermarkets, convenience
stores and drug stores.
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