Sony introduces the first Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory cards
Sony has announced that it will introduce the first Memory Stick Micro memory cards with storage capacities of 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB later this year. A Memory Stick PRO adapter will be included, allowing users to exchange data to Memory Stick PRO compatible products.
The SonyEricsson M600i will be the first mobile phone on the market compatible with the Memory Stick Micro card. Sony plans to ship the 256 MB and 512 MB versions from March, simultaneously with the introduction of SonyEricsson’s M600i mobile phone. The 1 GB version will be available from May 2006. It is estimated that prices for the Memory Stick Micro will be similar to the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The new ultra small memory card is designed to meet the growing storage needs mobile phones. Following the trend of mobile phones, which operate at 1.8 volts, the Memory Stick Micro has been designed as dual-voltage memory card. By offering 3.3 volt the Memory Stick Micro will be able to be used in existing Memory Stick PRO compatible products.
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