Published on October 13th, 2015 | by Admin
SanDisk Introduces Breakthrough USB 3.0 Flash Drive
SYDNEY, Australia, October 13, 2015 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today launched the new, 128GB* SanDisk Ultra Fit™ USB 3.0 Flash Drive, the world’s smallest USB 3.0. The new offering enhances SanDisk’s award-winning USB line-up with impressive capacity and performance, delivering speeds up to 10 times faster than a standard USB 2.0 drive1. With these higher capacities, consumers can now save more of their favourite videos, photos and music on their laptops, TVs, gaming consoles or other entertainment systems.
“The quality of content consumers create and consume continues to increase, generating higher demand for more sophisticated digital storage,” said George Saad, Country Manager, ANZ, SanDisk. “With remarkable USB 3.0 speed and compact designs, our new high-capacity USBs let users enjoy even more of their favourite content without having to even think about running out of space. SanDisk is constantly engaging in new ways to leverage our flash memory expertise and deliver innovative, reliable solutions that really make a difference in consumers’ daily lives.”
World’s Smallest 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
The award-winning SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive now comes in capacities up to 128GB, capable of storing up to 16 hours of Full HD video2 in a package smaller than a dime. Featuring a low-profile, plug-and-stay design, this tiny flash drive delivers impressive capacity combined with high transfer speeds for media enthusiasts who want to expand storage of their notebook, tablet, TV, in-car audio system, gaming console and more. SanDisk doubled the capacity of the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB product within a year from its initial launch of the 64GB capacity, to meet growing consumer demand to keep more content on their systems. The new drive also delivers exceptional performance. The 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive provides blazing speeds of up to 130MB/s**. This speed allows users to move content up to 10 times faster than with standard USB 2.0 drives1, such as transferring a full-length movie in less 40 seconds3.
SanDisk’s new USB 3.0 offering features a five-year warranty4; includes SanDisk SecureAccess™ software to keep private files safe with password protection and 128-bit encryption5; and comes with a year’s subscription to RescuePRO® software6 to recover lost or corrupted files.
Pricing and Availability
The 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive is available exclusive to Officeworks, from September, across Australia, at an ERP of $119.95.