Sydney, Australia: March 9, 2010: Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of an SDHC Class 10 card. Shipping February 26, the Kingston SDHC Class 10 card is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. The card meets the Class 10 data transfer rate specification but has an enhanced performance of up to 22MB/sec. read and 18MB/sec. write*.

“As viewing and recording in high definition becomes more popular, the Kingston SDHC Class 10 card’s large storage capability allows users to record hours of video on a single card,” said Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Kingston. “The Class 10 speed helps photographers optimize their equipment when it comes to shooting in burst mode as the memory card keeps up with sequential capture.”

The Kingston SDHC Class 10 card is designed to meet the SD Association Specification 3.00 with a guaranteed minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/sec. It is the ideal solution for the latest camcorders, digital SLRs and advanced point and shoot cameras. For compatibility, Kingston recommends users look up their device with the Kingston Memory Search tool on the homepage at www.kingston.com/anz.

The 16GB Kingston SDHC Class 10 card (Kingston part number: SD10/16GB) and the 32GB card (Kingston part number: SD10/32GB) are all backed by a lifetime warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston SDHC Class 10 Features and Specifications:
• Capacities**: 16GB. 32GB
• Dimensions: 0.94″ x 1.25″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
• Weight: 0.09oz. (2.9g)
• Performance: Class 10 – 10MB/sec. guaranteed minimum data transfer rate with up to 22MB/sec. read and 18MB/sec. write*
• 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 the SD Association specification version 3.00
• Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
• Compatible: with SDHC host devices; not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
• File Format: FAT32
• Reliable: lifetime warranty
• Simple: as easy as plug and play

KingstonSDHC Class 10 Card

Part Number
Capacity and Features

SD10/16GB
16GB Class 10 SDHC Card

SD10/32GB
32GB Class 10 SDHC Card

SDHC Card Capacity
Photo1
Video2

6MP Images
8MP Images
10MP Images
12MP Images
6Mbps HD Extended
9Mbps HD Extended
13Mbps HD Extended

16GB
7624
5080
3208
2708
361 min.
240 min.
166 min.

32GB
15248
10160
6416
5416
542 min.
362 min.
251 min.

(MP=Megapixels: MB=Megabytes, GB = Gigabytes)

* Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.
** 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.
1 Approximate number of JPEG (compressed file) pictures. JPEG file sizes vary based upon camera model and internal file size and compression settings, as well as user-selected resolution and compression mode settings. In addition, JPEG compression will result in different file sizes based upon picture complexity. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device’s owner’s manual for supported capacities.
2 Actual recording time will vary based upon camera model, selected resolution, compression settings and the content being recorded. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device’s owner’s manual for supported capacities.

Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Kingston
Product Name: 16GB and 32GB SDHC Class 10 card
RRP:
AUD SD 10/16GB: $169.00
SD 10/32GB: $329.00
NZD SD10/16GB: $219.00
SD10/32GB: $429.00
Website: http://www.kingston.com/anz/
Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZKingston memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support.
Availability: Shipping now

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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 visit www.kingston.com/anz.