/> Shipping later this month, Kingston’s UltimateXX memory cards are ideal for the serious photographer or videographer. Photographers will appreciate the ability to easily capture sequential shots that were once a challenge due to the speed limitations of memory. The UltimateXX also makes it easy to capture HD video. The performance of SDHC UHS-I memory card is optimized when paired with a UHS-I device, although the card is backwards compatible with Class 4, 6 and 10 equipment.

“Kingston is pleased to be one of the first manufacturers to offer SDHC UHS-I memory cards to our customers,” said Jim Selby, Manager – European Product Manager, Kingston Technology. “Being a member of the SD Association enhances our ability to bring new technology to market. As the devices that support SDHC UHS-I become prevalent; our UltimateXX cards are at the ready.”

Kingston’s UltimateXX line meets the SD Association standards for the UHS-I speed class with speeds up to 60MB/sec. read and 35MB/sec. write. At this performance level, the write speed of SDHC UHS-I memory cards is more than three times as fast as SDHC Class 10 cards. The UltimateXX product line will offer capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.

Kingston SDHC UHS-1 UltimateXX Features and Specifications:

* Performance: 233x – up to 60MB/sec. read, and 35MB/sec. write
* Fast: ultra high-speed bus I (UHS-I)
* Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification version 3.01
* Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
* Compatible: with SDHC and SDXC host devices, not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
* Reliable: lifetime warranty
* Simple: as easy as plug-and-play
* Capacities*: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
* Dimensions: 0.94 x 1.25 x 0.08 (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
* Weight: 0.09oz (2.5g)
* Storage Temperatures: -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)
* Operating Temperatures: -13° F to 185° F (-25° C to 85° C)
* Voltage: 3.3V
* File Format: FAT32