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A New Global Memory Card Standard

Posted by kdawson on from the coming-this-year dept.

Lucas123 writes "The MultiMedia Card Association has approved a new memory card standard called the Multiple Interface Card (miCard). The card will make transferring pictures, songs, and other data between electronic gadgets and PCs easier. Twelve Taiwanese companies are preparing to manufacture the new miCard. 'The compatibility with both USB and MMC slots means most users won't need separate card readers anymore. MMC cards fit most consumer electronics, while USB connections are built into a wide range of IT hardware...'" Initial cards will hold 8 GB; the maximum the standard supports is 2,048 GB.

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  1. Finally.. by rustalot42684 · · Score: 4, Funny

    A new standard that will unify ALL the others... where have we heard this before?

  2. Obligatory question by GaryOlson · · Score: 3, Funny
    Is that a 2048GB miCard of porn in your pocket; or are you just glad to see me?

    Anyone know what the physical form factor specifications are?

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  3. Let me be the first to say by Colourspace · · Score: 5, Funny

    2048 Gigabytes *should* be enough for anyone...

  4. ahh so... by JustNiz · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder how long it will be before Sony release their "similar enough to fill the same needs except more expensive and totally incompatible with anything except Sony hardware" version.

  5. Re:But does it have DRM? by rob_squared · · Score: 4, Funny

    "That's a better question than you probably intended."

    That has to be the nicest insult I've ever heard.

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