Kingmax have unveiled a new capacity variant of the miniSD flash memory card, the smaller cousin of the popular Secure Digital format. The new version packs 256 MB of storage into a card measuring 20 x 21.5 x 1.4 mm. The previous maximum was 128 MB.

MiniSD card claim increased water-resistance and durability in preparation for their role in consumer items such as mobile phones. The format boasts 12.5 MB/sec transfer rate and low power consumption, while the Kingmax card will ship with a 5 year warranty.