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Mike McCrosky

Kicking around in technology since 2002. I like to write about technology products and ideas, but at the consumer level understanding. Some tech, but not too techie. Posting on Quora.com as well.

The Micron c200 is 1TB of microSD Beastly Data Storage

Micron, with the corporate office based in Boise Idaho, introduces the c200 microSD card with a data storage range from 128GB to 1TB.  No that wasn’t a typo, One Terabyte of storage.  The card was designed to address the demand around 4K video recording and playback. 

The card has read speeds near 100MB/s and write speeds of near 95MB/s.  The c200 card collection can reach these speeds because of Dynamic SLC cache; which is intelligent maintenance during idle time for sustained peak performance.  The Micron microSD card uses the UHS-1 Speed Class 3 for capture and Video Speed Class 30 for support.  Meaning to get these transfer rates, the host device must also be UHS-1 compliant.

c200 microSD 1TB

In case you are wondering, the card uses Micron 98-layer 3D QLC NAND memory, which is cost effective for both consumers and commercial customers.

If you have an Android device, you can be even happier with the card meeting the Application Performance Class 2 specification which is built-in memory expansion for compatible Android devices.

The Application Performance Class 2 (A2) is defined by the Secure Digital (SD) Physical 6.0 specification. A2 makes SD memory cards higher performance devices than A1 devices by using functions of the Command Queuing and Cache framework. The Application Performance Class can be applied to UHS SDHC/SDXC Memory Card product family.

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60 Amazing Custom Flash Drive Designs

Here are 10 of the 60 incredible USB flash drive designs. This article was pulled from GetUSB.info which has all 60 custom USB flash drive designs. Apparently all these designs have been made for other clients. We didn’t know how detailed these could get, but you can clearly see there really is no limitation to what can be done…

Flash Drive #1

Custom USB Flash Drive

Flash Drive #2

Custom USB Flash Drive

Flash Drive #3

Custom USB Flash Drive

Flash Drive #4

Custom USB Flash Drive

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USB Duplicator by Nexcopy, Model USB600PC

USB Duplicator by Nexcopy, Model USB600PC

Nexcopy USB600PC 60-target USB duplicator

The USB600PC is a PC-connected USB duplicator featuring 60 target ports, designed for high-volume, high-reliability USB rollouts. It pairs with Nexcopy’s Drive Manager software to deliver speed, flexibility, and detailed job control.

Why a PC-Based USB Duplicator?

  • Copy from an Image File: Point to a master .img and create verified, bit-accurate clones.
  • Copy from Network Locations: Pull masters from shared folders to streamline team workflows.
  • Unique Data Streaming: Serialize or inject per-drive files (IDs, licenses, configs) on the same run.
  • Bulk Extract: Read/harvest files from each individual USB for QA or audit trails.
  • Enable Write-Protect Media: Apply hardware/firmware write-protection on supported media for tamper-resistant distribution.

This overview focuses on Nexcopy’s USB600PC. If your organization distributes software, content, or field tools via flash media, this system can collapse hours of manual effort into a single, predictable workflow.

https://www.nexcopy.com/usb-duplicator/

About Nexcopy

Nexcopy Inc. is a Southern California technology company (founded 2008) specializing in digital media duplication and distribution hardware. The portfolio spans USB, SD/microSD, and CF duplicators to serve education, government, enterprise IT, content publishers, and manufacturing.

Innovation: Nexcopy systems emphasize advanced features—copy and write protection, serialization, binary verification, and robust logging—while the Drive Manager software adds granular control, progress telemetry, and job reporting.

Security Focus: Options such as copy protection and write protection help safeguard proprietary or regulated data sets throughout deployment and use.

Support & Reach: Nexcopy provides training and technical assistance through a global network of authorized resellers, ensuring availability and responsive service in multiple regions.

Slide deck reference: USB Duplicator by Nexcopy, Model USB600PC

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Lexar Intro’s New 1TB SD Card 10 Years After 1GB SD Card

Almost fifteen years ago Lexar announced it’s first 1GB SD card. Today Lexar announces their first 1TB SD card. My, how times have changed. A one GB card ten years ago cost about $125 and difficult to find at that capacity. The 1TB card announced today is $499.

If the price difference isn’t a big enough shock to you, consider the storage capacity increased this much, yet the form factor of the SD card has not changed.

This new Lexar card is a Class 10 device with transfer speeds over 95MB per second. Ideal for newer cameras capturing video in 4K.

Lexard 1TB SD Card

About Lexar:

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SlideShare – USB Duplicator, USB115SA by Nexcopy

SlideShare Highlight: Nexcopy USB115SA USB Duplicator

USB Duplicator by Nexcopy, Model USB115SA

The Benefits of the USB115SA Duplicator

Efficiency: USB duplicators streamline production by allowing simultaneous data copying to multiple drives. This saves time and reduces manual effort, especially when dealing with large batches.

High-Speed Duplication: Depending on the model, USB duplicators can copy data at impressive speeds, enabling large-scale distribution of content in minutes rather than hours.

Batch Processing: Ideal for distributing software, training material, or marketing content, these systems enable duplication of many USB drives in a single pass.

Plug-and-Play Operation: Most USB duplicators require minimal setup, offering user-friendly operation with no additional software installations for basic use.

Versatility: Support for USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB-C media ensures flexibility across a wide range of devices and applications.

Customization: Options such as serialization or branded preloads give businesses the ability to personalize content delivery.

Data Security: Features like write-protection and copy-protection help safeguard proprietary or sensitive information.

Cost-Effectiveness: By reducing labor, minimizing errors, and accelerating turnaround, USB duplicators can lower long-term distribution costs.

The SlideShare presentation introduces the Nexcopy USB115SA system, aligned with the USB-IF specification.

Nexcopy USB115SA USB duplicator system

About Nexcopy

Nexcopy Inc. is a Southern California–based company founded in 2008, recognized for digital media duplication solutions. Their product range includes USB duplicators, SD and microSD duplicators, and CF card duplicators.

Product Portfolio: Nexcopy systems serve industries from education and corporate training to content distribution and government. With models ranging from small setups to high-volume standalone units, they cover a broad set of needs.

Innovation: Nexcopy integrates features like serialization, write-protection, and advanced copy modes into their systems. Their Drive Manager software provides control, reporting, and customization for duplication tasks.

Focus on Security: Copy-protection and secure duplication functions help organizations distribute content without compromising confidentiality.

Customer Support: Nexcopy offers training, technical assistance, and responsive service to maximize the effectiveness of their products.

Global Reach: With authorized distributors worldwide, Nexcopy ensures accessibility of its systems across multiple regions and industries.

Trusted for reliability and innovation, Nexcopy remains a strong partner for organizations seeking professional-grade data duplication and protection solutions.

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Snap Power USB Charger

You know a product is a great idea when a couple of pictures describe the entire product. With that in mind, we’ve all seen wall outlet USB charges, but the Snap Power, in my opinion, will rule them all. The design is clever. Installation is ultra-easy. Accessibility supersedes all others. Take a second and just look at it:

In my mind there are three things which make this a brilliant wall charger. If you don’t mind me walking you through the obvious, here we go.

Or skip the highlights and jump right over to their website:

The design is brilliant. The User keeps both outlets available for normal use while a sleek looking USB port is added underneath. At the time of this article there is one USB socket, but visiting their website you can see two sockets, one on either side. They are constantly improving.

Installation is very easy. Simply unscrew your current face-plate and replace it with the Snap Power face-plate. You can see from the picture below the screws used on the outlet behind the face-plate is what provides the juice for the Snap Power USB port. They have a patent on this, so it’s definitely a fresh idea.

I think the final point on why this USB charger is the end-all, be-all is the slim design. Take a look at

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Flash Memory – Price is Rising, This Might Explain Why

In recent weeks the cost of flash memory has increased substantially.  The commodity product, is for the most part, a stable consumable with pricing that fluctuations in single digit percentages.  However, lately the price has increase between 10-30%.  As with any product there are variables which contribute to price and the following information might help explain why flash memory is getting more expensive.
 
 
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Exceria Pro From Toshiba is New CF Card Format – Ultra Fast

Toshiba Launches Exceria Pro CompactFlash Cards for Ultra-Fast DSLR Performance

Toshiba announced the launch of a new line of CompactFlash (CF) memory cards, the Exceria Pro series, specifically targeting the DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) market. The new cards are compatible with CF Revision 6.0 and promise performance even higher than the XQD format, previously developed by Nikon and Sony as a proprietary standard.

The initial lineup of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models was scheduled for release in Q2 2013 and boasted the world’s highest read speeds (up to 160MB/s) and write speeds (up to 150MB/s) at the time. Exceria Pro was designed to meet the growing demands of the high-end DSLR market, including high-resolution image capture, sustained continuous shooting, HD video recording, and rapid transfers to other devices.

Toshiba Exceria Pro CompactFlash memory card

Fully compliant with the UDMA7 high-speed interface, these CF cards deliver the speed required for professional DSLRs and video applications. Users working with VPG-20 standards for video capture will particularly benefit from this increased performance.

Data transfer speed for CF memory cards

Market analysts at the time predicted that the CF card market would grow by as much as 50% between 2012 and 2015. With such momentum, Toshiba’s Exceria Pro stood as a well-positioned choice for professionals seeking speed and reliability. For production environments, this high-speed card also paired naturally with equipment like the Nexcopy CF Duplicator, offering an efficient way to manage bulk content loading.

Where Toshiba’s Exceria Pro CF Cards Stand Today

Toshiba’s Exceria Pro CompactFlash line landed in 2013 with headline numbers—up to 160 MB/s reads and 150 MB/s writes—that squarely targeted pro DSLR shooters. A decade later, the ground has shifted. The CompactFlash ecosystem has largely given way to CFexpress and fast SD variants, and Toshiba’s original CF product pages have disappeared in favor of newer media under the Kioxia brand (the company that now houses Toshiba’s former memory business). You can still find Exceria Pro CF cards through third-party sellers and residual retail listings, but there’s no evidence of active, first-party promotion or ongoing line refreshes. In other words: the product survives as legacy stock for customers keeping older bodies and workflows alive, not as a current strategic focus.

Sales mirror the broader media transition. As camera makers moved high-end bodies to CFexpress for 4K/8K video and faster burst buffers, demand for new CompactFlash SKUs shrank. That shift doesn’t render existing Exceria Pro cards useless—far from it. For studios and institutions running dependable CF-based bodies, the cards remain serviceable and appropriately quick for stills and 1080p/early-4K pipelines. But the growth energy in removable media has moved on, and most procurement today prioritizes CFexpress, UHS-II SD, and the reader infrastructure that goes with them.

A quick corporate note helps explain the branding changes. Toshiba’s flash memory unit—historically the inventor of NAND—was spun out and sold to a Bain-led consortium, then rebranded as Kioxia in 2019. Kioxia and Western Digital continue to co-produce NAND and set the pace on next-gen nodes; the Toshiba Corporation that remains is now a privately held conglomerate after delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2023. Practically, that means legacy “Toshiba” memory cards you see today represent earlier eras of the portfolio, while new removable media and SSDs arrive under Kioxia or partner labels.

For readers who track the business side: Toshiba no longer has a public ticker after the 2023 buyout. Kioxia—the memory company that evolved from Toshiba Memory—now trades in Tokyo. As of September 22, 2025, Kioxia Holdings (TYO:285A) last changed hands at ¥4,820. Treat that as a snapshot, not advice. If you’re deciding between buying remaining Exceria Pro CF cards and migrating to newer standards, the practical test is your camera roadmap. If you’ll keep CF bodies in service for years, stocking a small cache of known-good CF cards and a reliable UDMA-7 reader is sensible. If a body upgrade is on deck, step into CFexpress or high-end UHS-II and avoid sinking costs into a format that the market has moved past.

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