The Micron c200 is 1TB of microSD Beastly Data Storage

Mike McCrosky March 5, 2019 Flash Memory News, MicroSD

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.

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.

USB Duplicator by Nexcopy, Model USB600PC

Mike McCrosky February 4, 2019 USB flash

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

SlideShare – USB Duplicator, USB115SA by Nexcopy

Mike McCrosky December 6, 2018 Flash Memory News, Memory Stick, USB flash

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.

How Man’s Best Friend Can Sniff Out Electronics

Cyrus September 22, 2017 Flash Memory News

If you’ve ever misplaced a phone or USB drive in your house and wished for a way to find it, a dog with a keen nose and a playful attitude could have helped you out. Fortunately, with skills like that, our canine friends are finding a much higher calling working with police, the FBI, and homeland security.

USB Dog

As devices improve, a tiny microSD the size of a fingernail and less than a millimeter thick can hold hundreds of gigabytes of data. With this advancement comes the tools for criminals to hide and transfer enormous amounts of information without even lifting a finger. Where does that leave the fine men and women tasked with staying one step ahead? In Ogden, Utah and across the United States, they are getting the edge with their friendly Labrador companions. Ogden is home to one of fewer than two dozen “Electronic Sniffing” dogs in the nation’s police force and his name is URL (pronounced “Earl”). URL sniffs out electronic media like flash drives, memory cards, and cell phones. While they’re not exactly cryptography experts, they are consistently able to find devices that humans might otherwise miss.

Starting around 2015 with a K-9 named Bear, investigations involving trafficking, pornography, and counterterrorism have had success with the sharp noses of the dogs alongside them. The dog’s expertise comes from playful, but rigorous training exercises and are on a food-reward diet. Dogs could be led to search an office piled to the ceiling with boxes, or an open field with evidence buried underground, and within minutes they will lead their handlers to the prize. What’s the secret? The common element between all these eletric devices is a circuitboard. Compounds are added to the board to help them deal with overheating and it’s this compound that officers train their K-9 partners with. Initially using large amounts and then all the way down to a standard thumb drive, the dogs familiarize the scent and the training to be able to search houses, vents, cars, and people if deemed necessary.

From detecting drugs, to explosives, and now to electronics, the utility of a canine’s senses can’t be understated. Craig Angle the co-director of the Canine Performance Sciences program at Auburn University said he’s seen dogs identify very small targets from incredible distances. “I’ve seen them detect two ounces of explosives from more than 300 yards away,” he said. “They can detect through barriers and masking agents. We see a lot of natural instincts in a dog’s ability to detect innate behaviors like understanding and utilizing wind currents and scent plume.” From a researcher perspective and from the law enforcement officers working with these animals, it’s clear that the full potential of cooperation like this has immense potential for evidence gathering in the future.

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Microsoft’s Future USB-C Surface Connector

Cyrus July 19, 2017 Flash Memory News

Microsoft is creating a new connection for their tablet and laptop devices but as revealed in their newest patent filing, the working version of its Surface connector port will resemble the magnetic snap of past Apple devices while maintaining current USB-C compatibility standards.

60 Amazing Custom Flash Drive Designs

Mike McCrosky February 5, 2019 Flash Memory News, USB flash

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

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

Mike McCrosky January 11, 2019 SDHC, Secure Digital

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.

About Lexar:

Snap Power USB Charger

Mike McCrosky July 17, 2018 Flash Memory News

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

How Can I Delete the “System Volume Information” Folder?

Cyrus September 15, 2017 Flash Memory News, Solid State Memory, USB flash

What the “System Volume Information” folder is, and how you can remove it from external drives.

If you’ve formatted a drive on Windows and enabled hidden files, you’ve likely noticed a folder called System Volume Information. It appears with vague contents and no clear explanation. Why is it there, and how much space is it consuming?

System Volume Information on drive

What’s the Difference Between USB and UDISK?

Cyrus June 7, 2017 Flash Memory News, Memory Stick, USB flash

Understanding why some drives mount as UDISK instead of USB—and what that really means for reliability.

With so many gadgets and storage devices in circulation, it’s worth stepping back to cover some hardware fundamentals. One example is the difference between a standard USB flash drive and something your system may identify as a UDISK. While both plug into a USB port, the technology inside is not the same.

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