Berlin, Germany, September 2 – Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), a leading innovator in NAND flash memory technologies and solutions, today announced the launch of 8 gigabyte (GB), 16GB and 32GB SDHC UHS-I Cards, all compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver. 3.0 (SD 3.0), UHS 104, that deliver the world’s fastest[1] data read and write speeds[2]. Toshiba also extended its industry leadership in memory card solutions by unveiling the world’s first microSDHC UHS-I Cards delivering 4GB, 8GB and16GB capacities.

Mass production of the new SDHC UHS-I Cards and sample shipments of the new microSDHC UHS-I Cards will start this November.

The new SDHC UHS-I Cards are the world’s first memory cards compliant with SD 3.0, UHS104, and introduce a new level of ultra-fast read and write speeds to NAND flash based memory cards: a maximum read speed of 95MB per sec, and a write speed of 80MB per sec.

The new microSDHC UHS-I Cards are the world’s first microSDHC memory cards compliant with SD 3.0, UHS50, and they also offer the world’s fastest read and write speeds in their class: a maximum read speed of 40MB per sec and a write speed of 20MB per sec.

Image shooting and sharing applications continue to grow in popularity, spurring demand for storage devices and applications that can capture high quality images and videos. The new SD 3.0 specifications meet strong demand in the SD card market and combine increased data capacity with the fast data transfer rates essential for such applications as burst shooting with digital single lens reflex cameras and other advanced digital still cameras, HD digital camcorders, and high speed transfers of data between hardware.

The high level specs and wide range of cards announced by Toshiba will support developers in bringing exciting applications to future generations of consumer products. By further enhancing its SD Memory Card line-ups with products offering larger capacities and higher data transfer speeds, Toshiba will continue to meet market demand, and to lead the NAND flash memory market.

The expanded new card series will be featured at the IFA 2010, in Berlin, Germany from September 3, and PHOTOKINA 2010, in Koln, Germany.

Note: [1] As of September 2, 2010.
[2] Maximum read and write speed may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.

Outline of New SD Memory Cards

1. SDHC UHS-I Cards
Product Name Capacity Maximum
Read Speed Maximum Write Speed Price Start of Mass production
THNSU032GAA21L 32GB 95MB/s 80MB/s Open Nov., 2010
THNSU016GAA21K 16GB 95MB/s 80MB/s Open Dec., 2010
THNSU008GAA21J 8GB 95MB/s 80MB/s Open Dec., 2010

2. microSDHC UHS-I Cards
Product Name Capacity Maximum
Read Speed Maximum Write Speed Price Start of Sample shipping
THNSU016GBB2A0 16GB 40MB/s 20MB/s Open Nov., 2010
THNSU008GBB2A0 8GB 40MB/s 20MB/s Open Nov., 2010
THNSU004GBB2A0 4GB 40MB/s 20MB/s Open Nov., 2010

Note: Product names above are for the Japanese market.

Key Features

1. SDHC UHS-I Cards (32GB, 16GB, 8GB)
(1) Supports UHS104, a new ultra high speed SD interface, and the highest standard in the new SD 3.0, which provides 104MB per sec. bus speed on the SD interface. It realizes a maximum read speed of 95MB per sec and a write speed of 80MB per sec.
(2) Provides the conventional SD interfaces-3.3V signal voltage for the DS mode (SD clock 25MHz and 12.5MB per sec) and the HS mode (SD clock 50MHz and 25MB per sec)-and is interoperable with existing SDHC host devices compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver. 2.0 (SD 2.0).
(3) Integrates highly secure CPRM copy protection technology.

2. microSDHC UHS-I Cards (16GB, 8GB, 4GB)
(1) Supports UHS50, a new ultra high speed SD interface compliant with the new SD 3.0, which provides 50MB per sec. bus speed on the SD interface. It realizes a maximum read speed of 40MB per sec and a write speed of 20MB per sec, the fastest speed yet achieved in the microSD industry.
(2) Provides the conventional SD interfaces-3.3V signal voltage for the DS mode (SD clock 25MHz and 12.5MB per sec) and the HS mode (SD clock 50MHz and 25MB per sec)-and is interoperable with existing microSDHC host devices compliant with the SD 2.0.
(3) Compliant with DDR 50 (SD Clock 50MHz), with double the bus transfer rate (50MB/s) comparing with the existing HS mode at the same SD clock frequency.
(4) Integrates highly secure CPRM copy protection technology.

[via Engadget]

Toshiba TG02

Toshiba K01

Joining the TG02 at MWC is the new K01, it comes with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes typing easy and comfortable, the K01 also offers Toshiba’s first-ever Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) capactive 4.1″ wide-screen. The K01 also features super-slim design, measuring 12.9mm front to back. The K01 also features a fast 1GHz2 processer and storage can be expanded up to 32GB using microSDHC cards, allowing users to store their favourite movies, music and games with plenty of room to spare.

The palm-sized Dynario is Toshiba’s first DMFC product. Once fueled with an injection of methanol solution from its dedicated cartridge, Dynario starts to generate electricity that is delivered to a mobile phone or other supported mobile devices via USB connection. On a single refill of methanol which can be made in an instant period (around 20 seconds), Dynario can generate enough power to charge two typical mobile phones.

Toshiba Dynario will be sold at around $328 USD, and each set of liquid refilling cartridges (5 units) is available at $34.

[via engadgetmobile]

An update to the new Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system for existing owners of TG01 is available for download from Toshiba’s website: www.toshiba-europe.com/mobile

The Working Group’s vision for the next generation of mobile connectivity is to provide an easy and cost-effective implementation for manufacturers while offering consumers a simple and reliable mobile connectivity experience.  A single-cable with a low pin count interface will be able to support up to 1080p high-definition (HD) digital video and HD audio in addition to delivering power to a portable device.

The TG01 will be free to customers who take out a £39.15 per month, 24 month price plan. The package includes 1200 any network call minutes, unlimited texts, Orange Maps as well as inclusive anytime internet browsing, and is exclusive to Orange in the UK. The device is already available from Orange in France, and will also be shortly available from Orange in Switzerland, Romania and Poland.

Click here to view the embedded video.

[via slashgear]

Toshiba TG01 specification

• Size: 70mm x130mm x 9.9mm
• Weight: 129g
• Display: Wide-VGA (800 x 480), 4.1”
• Camera: 3.2 mega-pixel, autofocus
• Memory: 512MB ROM / 256MB RAM, micro SDHC slot up to 32GB (Subject to availability)
• Interface: Bluetooth v2.0, USB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Battery: 1,000mAh, Standby: up to 220 hours (3G), Talk time: up to 4 hours (3G) (Dependent on network conditions and usage)
• Band: 850/900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE 2100 for UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
• Navigation: Built-in GPS & A-GPS
• Video service: Core Codec CorePlayer
• Browser: Microsoft® Internet Explorer Mobile
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, E-mail, Microsoft Direct push e-mail, Instant Messaging
• Sound: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA, MIDI, SP-MIDI
• Video: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, ASF
• Java: MIDP 2.0
• Processor: Qualcomm QSD8250 (1GHz)

The new TG01 smartphone is running Windows Mobile 6.1, uses a big 4.1-inch WVGA touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels) and comes with a slim 9.9mm thickness body, microSD card slot, HSPA, WiFi, GPS and customize Toshiba’s own user interface. Here is a demonstration video: