SanDisk, the market leader in flash memory storage devices launched their 16GB Micro SDHC cards for retail markets towards end of September 2008. Its good news for more than 40 Smartphone, PDA and HSPDA models already launched with 16GB MicroSDHC Compatibility.
The demand for High Capacity MicroSD memory arises more from the mobile market than anywhere else as mobile phones are increasingly becoming handheld hi-res camera, GPS, music player, video player, planner and your pocketsize personal computer! Transferring data files, music, videos and photos to and fro your phone needs a high capacity MicroSD with good data transfer speeds. The 16GB Card is as good as it gets for mobile computing and gaming as well may it be downloading a heavy file on your mail or enhanced 3D Java games.
16GB MicroSDHC memory is equivalent to 2708 pictures of 12 megapixel resolution, which is awful lot for a memory card half the size of your fingernail!
Through the sections below you will know what the 16GB MicroSDHC looks like, product features, and a list of mobile phones/gaming devices with 16GB MicroSDHC compatibility to help you.

Packaging and Product dimensions:

16GB Micro SDHC is 15mm wide, 11mm in length and 1mm thick, weighing 0.40grams. For retail it comes packaged on red and black laminated board with SanDisk written in Red on the top left corner and 16GB MicroSDHC written on the middle right.

SanDisk 16GB MicroSDHC Product Features:

A list of SanDisk 16GB MicroSDHC product features:

• 16GB storage capacity
• Optimal speed and performance for MicroSDHC compatible devices
• SD Speed Class 2 (based on SD 2.00 Specification)
• Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs, equivalent to a ten-foot drop
• Smallest removable memory card possible
• Up to 5MB/sec read speed
• Up to 1.5 MB/sec write speed
• 15×11x1mm in dimension
• Weight: 0.40 g. max
• DC Input Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• 5 year warranty

Compatibility:

16GB MicroSDHC memory card is compatible with the following mobile phones and gaming consoles:

Nokia Phones:

Nokia 5320
Nokia N83
Nokia E71
Nokia N82
Nokia E61
Nokia E90
Nokia E66
Nokia 6220 classic
Nokia N96
Nokia 7510 supernover
Nokia N810
Nokia N79
Nokia N85
Nokia 6120
Nokia 6110 Navigator
Nokia 5700
Nokia 5610
Nokia 6555
Nokia 7500 Prism
Nokia N81
Nokia 6124 Classic
Nokia N95

Samsung Phones:

Samsung U800
Samsung i8510
Samsung L700
Samsung i780
Samsung L810
Samsung I900
Samsung F480 Tocco
Samsung M800 Instinct

LG Phones:

LG VX10000
LG VX8800 Venus
LG KC910
LG VX8550 Chocolate
LG KF390
LG KB770

HTC Phones:

HTC Touch
HTC S730
HTC TyTN ii
HTC Touch Cruise

Nintendo DS

The list is ever-increasing!

All in all if you were to think MicroSDHC technology is a boon for mobile and gaming enthusiasts, 16GB MicroSDHC outdoes the expectation at the moment with massive storage and speed it offers.

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