Smartphone-users and other gadget-heads looking to expand their devices' maximum storage will soon be able to buy 32GB cards. You can never have too much smartphone-storage space.I keep a loaded 16GB microSD card, the largest capacity microSD on the market, in my BlackBerry at all times and another 16GB backup packed with different music and video in my wallet. And I still find myself frequently cursing out my lack of storage capacity. SanDisk 32GB microSDHC Card That’s why I was particularly pleased to learn that memory-maker Samsung plans to release 32GB microSD cards in the coming months. Samsung says its 32GB flash microSD card, “[t]he industry’s highest capacity, production-ready microSD card,” will enter mass-production this month, and the cards will presumably ship shortly thereafter in March or April. SanDisk, another leading memory-producer, said last February that it was starting production on 32GB microSDs, but the company hasn’t made any related announcements since. However, I did recently spot 32GB SanDisk microSDHC memory cardslisted for pre-sale online…for $199.99 each. That’s pricey, to put it lightly. Especially when you consider that 16GB cards can now be easily found for less than $50 each on sites like Amazon.com. Those 32GB cards are also “class 2” microSDs, and cards with higher “classes,” which allow for speedier data transfer speeds, will be even more expensive. But those prices are sure to drop rapidly as additional memory-makers release comparable offerings and 32GB microSDs become more common I’m unsure exactly when SanDisk will release its 32GB microSD cards, but that day can’t be too far off. SanDisk is often first to market with new, higher-capacity cards. I also spoke with Kingston, another flash-memory maker, at CTIA last spring, and I was told to expect 32GB cards from that company in 2010, as well. You should refer to your handheld’s user guide or online product literature to determine if you’ll be able to take advantage of the new cards. For BlackBerry users: Any BlackBerry device running Research In Motion’s (RIM) handheld OS v4.6.0 or higher supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB, according to the BlackBerry-maker. AS Via Engadget and @banthon Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe