Kingston Technology Company, Inc. today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Card product line with the release of new ultra-performing 'Ultimate' SD cards, initially shipping in 512-MB and 1-GB capacities. The new SD Ultimate cards offer significant performance benefits over the current Standard and Elite Pro lines of SD cards, including 133X super-fast transfer rates of larger size files-ideal for the shooting demands of professional digital photographers.

Kingston SD Ultimate Features and Specifications:

• Capacities - 512 MB, 1GB
• Dimensions - .94" x 1.25" x .08" (24mm X 32mm X 2.1 mm)
• Speed Rating - 23MB/sec. read rate; 133X / 20MB/sec. write rate
• Operating Temperature - 0 degrees C to 60 degrees C
• Storage Temperature - 20 degrees C - 85 degrees C
• Standardized - complies with SD Association specification standards
• Small - about the size of a postage stamp
• Secure - built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
• Simple - as easy as plug-and-play
• Reliable - lifetime warranty
• Economical - low power consumption is easy on device's batteries
• Data Retention - up to 10 years