There’s not much of a space for a product like this now, since mobile phones account for most of the devices with MicroSD, and they generally have some kind of data connection anyway. But it’s easy to imagine a (near) future where traditional SD cards are considered bulky, and a wireless MicroSD card would make sense. [Tech-on]

For those that don’t need 64GB of storage, the CR-7100 will hold one 16GB microSD, while the
CR-7000 holds one 32GB SD. The 7200 will be available for $US30 and the 7100 and 7000 for $US25, all in July. [Photofast via Akihabara]

The $US50, 4GB MAX Memory card from Datel for the Xbox 360 is special not because there aren’t many third-party Xbox 360 memory cards around, but because it supports microSD cards.

With the microSD cards (up to 16GB), you’ll be able to supplement your own Xbox 360 expandable storage without having to pay the exorbitant rates Microsoft is charging for its own memory cards. $US42 for 512MB, Microsoft? Really?

Plus with the Datel, you can dump the contents of your card directly onto your PC. Supremely useful if you have a load of games that you may or may not get back into at a later date, but want to keep the saves around just in case. [Code Junkies]

· Lexar Platinum II CF 8GB
· Lexar Platinum II SDHC 8GB
· Lexar Dual-Slot USB card reader
· Lexar Mobile Memory Kit 2GB
· Lexar FireFly JumpDrive 16GB

Even if you’re shouldering the latest DSLR from Canon or Nikon, that should be enough to keep you going for a while.

To be in the running to win this awesome storage prize, all you need to do is tell us in the comments section below, in 25 words or less, “How can Lexar Media enhance your photographic experience?”

Entries close at 5pm on Friday, with winners announced next Monday, April 27. Full termas and conditions can be found here (pdf file). And you can check out Lexar’s website for more info on each of the products on offer. Good luck!

[Lexar.com/au]

One thing worth noting though – if you’re a Mac user, you’ll need to wait until May for the software to make it work. While waiting sucks, at least they’re providing a solution for Apple users.

Pocket-rocket wireless broadband card arrives in store

Everything Australians love about the internet including updating their social network pages, streaming video clips and downloading music is set to get faster on the go with the introduction of the BigPond® 21 USB Mobile Card – available from T[life] stores and Telstra Shops from today.

Telstra Executive Director, Consumer, Ms Glenice Maclellan, said the arrival of the BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card on Australia’s largest and fastest wireless broadband network meant customers could power their laptops away from home or the office with a lighting-fast connection to the world.

“Using the BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card on Telstra’s Next G™ network, customers will experience typical download speeds between 550Kbps to 8Mbps1 in selected CBD, metro and regional areas. At these speeds customers can download BigPond music or surf the net at mobile broadband speeds up to two times faster than the next fastest 3G device,” Ms Maclellan said.

“People who don’t want to compromise speed for mobility and who need to access the internet on the go are going to love this device. You can stream internet TV with less buffering and download large files like photos faster, even video conference from your laptop.

“The BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card is further demonstration of Telstra’s transformation which is enabling the delivery of world-leading and world-class products and services to our customers,” she said.

Telstra Product Management Executive Director, Mr Ross Fielding, said that the BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card was Windows Vista and XP compatible and will be Apple Mac compatible in May.

“The BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card easily slips in a pocket and includes an external antenna, a microSD slot and a 1GB microSD memory card – letting users take their photos and documents everywhere they take their internet connection,” Mr Fielding said.

The BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card has a recommended retail price of $399 and is available on all current in-market BigPond wireless broadband plans. Eligible Telstra customers can take advantage of the BigPond Wireless Broadband Offer which includes half the monthly access fees for the first 12 months when signing up to a 36 month plan, and a device rebate*.

The BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card is available through Telstra Shops and dealers, by calling 13POND and online at www.bigpond.com.

[BigPond]

The Loverish line comes in four colours each and a read/write speed of 6.5MB/second. Pricing was not yet available, but it probably doesn’t matter considering these most likely won’t make it over to the States anytime soon. If and when it does, we’re sure you’ll be able to find it at a Hot Topic. [Elecom via Akihabara News]

Apparently it’s not just an either/or scenario. The cable can simultaneously charge a mini-USB device and transfer photos to your hard drive. Plus if microSD is more your speed, there’s a version for that, too.

Either cable will cost you $US12. [Brando via CrunchGear]