IN A NUTSHELL.....Kingston Technology delivers the latest in Secured Digital technology. SD (Secure Digital) memory cards are the latest generation memory devices that offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, great flexibility and excellent security in a memory card about the size of a postage stamp! Based on nonvolatile memory components and encased in a protective molding they do not require power to retain the information stored on them. Since they are based on solid-state components they have no moving parts to skip or break down making them highly reliable. This KINGSTON SD Card comes with a limited LIFETIME WARRANTY directly from KINGSTON.
Kingston Technology delivers the latest in Secured Digital technology. SD (Secure Digital) memory cards are the latest generation memory devices that offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, great flexibility and excellent security in a memory card about the size of a postage stamp! Based on nonvolatile memory components and encased in a protective molding they do not require power to retain the information stored on them. Since they are based on solid-state components they have no moving parts to skip or break down making them highly reliable.
How SD Works The SD standard provides an easy method for quickly downloading and transferring secure digital files from your computer or the Internet. By using a SD Reader it is also possible to upload files from your SD card to your computer. As the latest introduction in the competitive Flash Memory form factor, SD is an increasingly popular format for leading manufacturers of Digital devices like, MP3 players, digital cameras and PDAs. Because of its small foot print SD makes it easy for device manufacturers to integrate expansion capability into ever smaller devices.
Why Is It Different From MMC? SD is a second generation derivative of the MMC standard. The SD format includes several important technological advancements over MMC. These include the addition of cryptographic security protection for copyrighted data and a 4X increase in data transfer rates. To help support higher-density capacities, SD cards are slightly thicker than the original MMC cards. This means that most devices designed to support SD are also backward compatible to MMC cards, but devices designed only for MMC will not support SD. To be certain, it is best to refer to your user owner manual.
Features and Benefits
Retail
512MB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Compliant with the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) portable device requirements
Postage stamp-sized (24mm X 32mm X 2.1mm)
Write-protect switch prevents inadvertent overwriting of image or audio data
Fast data transfer rate: 2MB/s average
Plug and Play
Low Power Consumption
Supports the latest operating systems and supporting software applications including Windows« XP, Windows« 2000, Windows« 95, Windows« 98, Windows« NT, Macintosh« OS and OS/2 Warp.
Applications
Digital Audio Players (MP3)
Digital Photography
PDA's & Handhelds
Cellular Phones & Smart Phones
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Data requiring a high level of security:
Copyright protection (book, music)
Personal Identification Data (cell phone address book)
Intellectual Property Right Protection
Warranty
Warranty Length: Lifetime warranty.
Provider: Kingston Technology
Coverage: Kingston warrants that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship. Kingston will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of its product(s) that prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Kingston on an exchange basis, and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new. This warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification.
Contact: Kingston 24Hrs. Customer Service at 1-877-546-4786 or RMA Department at 1-800-337-3719
Technical Support: If you experience difficulty during the installation or subsequent use of a Kingston product, you may contact Kingston's Technical Support department prior to servicing your system. Kingston provides free English language technical support to its customers worldwide. Memory products have a 24 hour, 7-day support program, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day