Samsung Electronics has announced the release of its new 1-terabyte (TB) microSD cards, the PRO Plus and EVO Plus, designed for content creators and tech enthusiasts.
“Creators and tech enthusiasts are increasingly using portable devices such as smartphones and handheld gaming devices to store data that demand high-performance and high-capacity,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “The new high-capacity microSD cards, PRO Plus and EVO Plus, are response to the demand for storing large amounts of high-quality data in a reliable and secure way.”
The PRO Plus and EVO Plus now offer increased storage capacity, reaching the TB capacity range commonly used in SSD devices. With the new 1TB cards, users can store over 400,000 4K images or 45 console games. The cards are available in various storage capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, giving users a range of options to suit their storage needs.
The new microSD cards are more power-efficient with their controller based on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology. The PRO Plus and EVO Plus 1TB cards offer enhanced durability for safer data storage over extended periods with an Error Correction Code (ECC) 5’s Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC)6 code 2-kilobyte (KB) engine.
The PRO Plus and EVO Plus are ultra-durable and have achieved high-reliability ratings in six areas, including water resistance, high-temperature resistance, X-ray resistance, and magnetic field resistance. They are also drop-proof and resistant to wear-out.
These microSD cards are compatible with a range of devices, including Android smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, action cameras, and drones, ensuring secure data storage across various platforms.
The 1TB models will be available worldwide in July 2024. Prices range from $24.99 to $153.99 for the PRO Plus, and from $12.99 to $131.99 for the EVO Plus with a 10-year limited warranty.
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