SanDisk Netbook SDHC 16GB removable flash memory card

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SanDisk Corporation today announced the SanDisk Netbook SDHC removable flash memory card, offering consumers an easy and affordable way to significantly increase their netbooks’ storage capacity. Consumers simply insert the SanDisk Netbook SDHC card into a netbook’s card slot to add capacity instantly. This news expands upon the previously announced next-generation SanDisk pSSD product family, which serve as drop-in replacements for hard disk drives (HDDs) in netbooks.

The SanDisk Netbook SDHC card gives consumers the ability to increase the netbook’s storage capacity by 8 or 16 gigabytes1 (GB), effectively doubling the storage space offered in most solid-state drive (SSD) powered netbook models. The card resides within the netbook, which decreases the risk of it being damaged while the netbook is moved.

Netbooks are small, low-cost computers that offer consumers a highly portable means of surfing the Internet, accessing email as well as enjoying their favorite music and videos on the go. Market researchers, IDC, project consumer purchases of netbooks to rise from 11.5 million sold in 2008 to 50 million in 20132. Despite their growing popularity, many netbook models are capacity-constrained, causing users to run out of storage space quickly, with few options for increasing memory.

“SanDisk is committed to offering flash memory products that create the best possible consumer experience,” said Eric Bone, vice president, retail product marketing, SanDisk. “Our Netbook SDHC card helps consumers get the most out of their netbooks by increasing storage capacity and providing a reliable means of transferring data from the netbook to a removable storage device or another PC.”

The SanDisk Netbook SDHC card is currently available at shop.sandisk.com. The 8GB card carries an MSRP of $39.99 and the 16GB card carries an MSRP of $79.99. The card comes with a 5 year limited warranty.

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Features of SanDisk Netbook SDHC

With 8GB or 16GB of extra memory stored inside, this durable card can act as a backup if your netbook’s hard disk drive ever gets damaged. And with all that extra space, you can do even more with your netbook by installing and running programs directly from the card.

No cables. No hassles. Out of sight. With no cords or adapters to mess with, there’s nothing sticking out that could get in the way or damage your netbook.

• Upgrade your netbook for more videos, music and photos: A netbook’s internal storage can quickly fill up so give yourself more room for the things you need.
  
• Choose lightweight storage, hidden out-of-sight: Just insert the card into your netbook’s SD™ card slot, with no additional cables or adapters required.
  
• Run programs directly from the card: With so little internal storage on some netbooks, this card let’s you do even more by installing and running applications.
  
• Transfer high-quality files in a snap: This card is removable and convinient, so it’s easy to transfer files between your netbook and your desktop computer.
  
• Back up the netbook hard disk drive: If it ever get’s damaged, you’ll be glad you have used this super simple protection.
  
• Keep your favorite things close at hand: Open a world of new possibilities for your netbook and keep your friend networks up-to-the-minute fresh.