SanDisk’s New Memory Cards with 64 gigabit X4 NAND flash

SanDisk have recently announced that they have began shipping memory cards which use 64 gigabit X4 NAND flash technology, these memory cards are said to be the world’s first to use this technology.

This new technology allows the card to store 4 bits of data per cell, this is twice as much as MLC NAND, the 64 gigabit X4 NAND will be used in upcoming 8GB and 16GB SDHC memory cards and also 8GB and 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo cards.

We have no yet heard a date as to when these memory cards will be available to purchase, nor have we heard any details on pricing, however when we find out more details we will keep you posted, check out SlashGear for more information.