Memory cards based on X4 technology to be launched by SanDisk

16th October, 2009 by adina
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SanDisk finally managed to release its first memory cards based on four-bit-per-cell (4BPC) storage. This means denser storage (comparing the existing 2BPC and 3BPC) for standard SDHC and Memory Stick Pro Duo, on 64-gigabit (8GB) chips. Now, with this new technology, even a 16GB card can use only two chips. Technology could allow 64GB and larger-capacity cards in the future. It could also be a large step for those using multi-level cell storage.

For a start, cards are only available with 8GB and 16GB. The producing company hasn’t yet mentioned if prices are going to rise, but the SDHC capacities could be around $45 and $89, while for the Memory Stick Pro Duo, customers could pay $66 and $112.


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