Lexar Announces 256GB Professional 1000x microSD UHS-II (U3) Card

New High-Capacity Card Enables Rapid Capture and Transfer of Multimedia Content 

Key Messages:

• Premium memory solution for sports camcorders, tablets, and smartphones
• Quickly captures, plays back, and transfers media files, including 4K, 3D, and 1080p full-HD video
• High speed performance leveraging UHS-II Technology for a read transfer speed up to 150MB/s (1000x)¹, a write speed of up to 90MB/s, and includes a microSD^(TM) UHS-II USB 3.0 reader for high-speed file transfer
• 'Works with GoPro' verified to achieve maximum compatibility with GoPro^® cameras

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• Lexar Professional 1000x microSD Card Product Information

Milpitas, CA, February 27, 2017 - Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the new 256GB capacity Lexar^® Professional 1000x microSDXC^(TM) UHS-II (U3) memory card. Designed for sports camcorders, tablets, and smartphones, the Professional 1000x microSDXC UHS-II card has read transfer speeds up to 150MB per second and write speeds up to 90MB/s. The 256GB capacity card is also verified to be compatible with GoPro^® cameras. Having completed the 'Works with GoPro' verification process, the Lexar Professional 1000x microSD cards completed a rigorous testing process, and are capable of achieving optimal performance and compatibility with GoPro products. 

"GoPro customers generate a lot of content and crave a seamless recording and playback experience," said Adam Silver, senior director of accessories and developer solutions at GoPro. "Lexar's new high-capacity card, the 256GB Professional 1000x microSDXC, has been verified by the Works with GoPro program by demonstrating great performance and we are glad to welcome it into the program." 

The new 256GB card offers the speed and capacity needed for all adventure seekers and adrenaline junkies to capture, transfer, and share more content on the go. With UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), this card is ideal for high-speed capture of extended lengths of 4K, 3D, and 1080p full-HD video. Capable of recording up to 9 hours of 4K video², this card is also perfect for shooting action with an aerial camera, since they require multiple memory cards for extended use. The new card comes with a microSD^(TM) UHS-II USB 3.0 reader to dramatically accelerate workflow with high-speed file transfer up to 150MB/s³, getting content innovators back to capturing the action faster.