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SanDisk announces high-performance USB 3.0

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PRESS RELEASE

Transfers Files Up To Four Times Faster Than Regular USB 2.0 Drives1

London, UK, July 10, 2013 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 flash drive, enabling users to transfer and share large files with speeds up to 80MB/sec1. This drive is ideal for handling documents, photos, movies and more, allowing users to safely and effortlessly carry important information with them wherever they go.

"In a data driven world, we recognize the importance of continuously expanding our portfolio of fast, reliable and stylish flash drives," said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. "We're excited to be offering a new USB 3.0 enabled flash drive, which allows users the extra storage capacity needed for their important files."

The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive enables users to enjoy more of their favorite files with less waiting. The drive's fast performance speeds allow for handling documents, hi-res photos, HD videos and other large files with ease. The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 is backed by a 5-year limited warranty and is shipping worldwide now in 16GB2 to 64GB capacities carrying MSRPs starting at £15.99 inc. VAT.

Available Software

The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess Software that provides secure file encryption and password protection3SanDisk SecureAccessTM software offers 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection for private files while leaving the rest of the drive available for worry-free sharing.

About SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for commercial and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market. SanDisk's products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the world.

SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.

Read speeds up to 4 times faster than Cruzer® USB 2.0 drives at up to 80MB/sec. USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing using a USB 3.0 compatible host; performance will vary depending on host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X v10.5+ (Software download required for Mac, see www.SanDisk.com/SecureAccess).