SanDisk has just announced one of the fastest flash drives ever to hit the market, introducing the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive. It is for the customer who demands high-speed, durability, and piece of mind for the files stored on it. It is available worldwide today from SanDisk and starts at $129.99.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash device has 128GB of storage built inside. It takes advantage of the USB 3.0 technology, allowing you to get write speeds of up to 240MB/s and read speeds of up to 260MB/s. These are some of the fastest speeds in any flash drive on the market today. This means you can transfer 1,000 high-resolution images in under 35 second or even a full length movie in just seconds. This means getting files off and on this flash drive, will happen very fast and in a simple way.
In terms of a design, it looks very sleek. Encased in a durable aluminum metal which will protect against everyday wear and tear that may arise. For security, SanDisk Secure Access software will be included. This will let you get 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection so you can secure your private files.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive seems like a true beast and it just might out perform the rest of the flash drives on the market. It is available today for $129.99 for the 128GB storage size. Stay tuned for our full review, but in the mean time check out the press release below.
Press Release
SanDisk Announces Premium, High-Performance USB 3.0 Flash Drive SanDisk Extreme PRO® USB 3.0 Flash Drive Provides Write Speeds Up to 240MB/sec1MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Extreme PRO® USB 3.0 flash drive, featuring professional-grade performance with some of the fastest speeds in the industry at up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives1, and providing a generous 128GB* of storage.
“The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 drive offers world-class performance for technology aficionados who demand high-speed, durability and peace of mind that their files will be safe,” said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. “We are excited to be expanding our USB 3.0 solutions, and this is another example of our efforts to enable consumers with fast access to content and data.”
The high-performance SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive takes advantage of the next-generation specification by providing write speeds up to 240MB/s1 and read speeds up to 260MB/s1. These speeds allow users to transfer a full-length movie in seconds, or 1,000 hi-res photos in less than 35 seconds2, making the drive ideal for carrying video and photo collections. These are some of the reasons why USB 3.0-enabled device shipments will surpass two billion in 2016, up from approximately 600 million in 2013, according to Multimedia Research Group, Inc3.
SanDisk’s Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive offers a sophisticated and durable aluminum metal casing, which protects against everyday wear and tear. Also included is SanDisk SecureAccess™ software that provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection4 to secure private files while leaving the rest of the drive visible for sharing.
Pricing and Availability
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive is available worldwide now and on www.sandisk.com in a 128GB capacity carrying an MSRP of $199.99. Additionally, the drive is backed with a lifetime limited warranty5 and world-class customer support
SANDISK ANNOUNCES PREMIUM, HIGH-PERFORMANCE USB 3.0 FLASH DRIVE
SanDisk Extreme PRO® USB 3.0 Flash Drive Provides Write Speeds Up to 240MB/sec1
MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Extreme PRO® USB 3.0 flash drive, featuring professional-grade performance with some of the fastest speeds in the industry at up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives1, and providing a generous 128GB* of storage.
“The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 drive offers world-class performance for technology aficionados who demand high-speed, durability and peace of mind that their files will be safe,” said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. “We are excited to be expanding our USB 3.0 solutions, and this is another example of our efforts to enable consumers with fast access to content and data.”
The high-performance SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive takes advantage of the next-generation specification by providing write speeds up to 240MB/s1 and read speeds up to 260MB/s1. These speeds allow users to transfer a full-length movie in seconds, or 1,000 hi-res photos in less than 35 seconds2, making the drive ideal for carrying video and photo collections. These are some of the reasons why USB 3.0-enabled device shipments will surpass two billion in 2016, up from approximately 600 million in 2013, according to Multimedia Research Group, Inc3.
SanDisk’s Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive offers a sophisticated and durable aluminum metal casing, which protects against everyday wear and tear. Also included is SanDisk SecureAccess™ software that provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection4 to secure private files while leaving the rest of the drive visible for sharing.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive is available worldwide now and on www.sandisk.com in a 128GB capacity carrying an MSRP of $199.99. Additionally, the drive is backed with a lifetime limited warranty5 and world-class customer support.
