Technically Speaking: Gadgets

The latest from Pretec, Ultra-highspeed CF cards, sporting a metal case for more durability.

These can be operated between -40 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
I’d like to find a digital camera that can operate at temperatures that high.

Solid Alliance Limited will release the “Platinum GB (Gigabyte)” series of high speed CF cards, manufactured by Pretec Electronics of America, beginning o­n the 24th. The two drive sizes to be available are 1GB and 2GB.

Prices are set at 34,800 yen for the 1GB model, and 69,800 yen for the 2GB. Also set to be available are 1GB and 2GB “industrial versions” with operating temperatures between -40 and +85 degree Celsius (185 degrees Fahrenheit for you imperial folks) for 48,900 yen and 97,800 yen.

The Platinum GB series are products of Pretec Electronics America. Since it has a metal case, they are said to have 3 times the resistance to bending than conventional CF cards. Also, they contain the “Cheetah” high speed controller.

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The going price is $450 for the 1GB, and $650 for the 2GB.