Eye-Fi Release New Wireless SD Memory Cards (Eye-Fi Explore, Eye-Fi Share & Eye-Fi Home)

Eye-Fi, who’s innovative WiFi enabled SD memory cards we featured previously here on TFTS, has announced three new variants of its wireless SD cards in the form of the new Eye-Fi Explore, the Eye-Fi Share and the Eye-Fi Home.

Introduced by Jef Holove, chief executive officer of Eye-Fi, the new Wifi enabled SD memory cards serve to expand on the original model in offering a host of new features designed to help the end user transfer files without having to resort to card readers or wiring up your gadgetry – such as digital cameras - to your PC as well as assist in the hassle free sharing of files, and are specifically detailed as follows:

Eye-Fi Explore:

The Eye-Fi Explore will automatically locate nearby Wi-Fi networks and add location tags to pictures using Skyhook’s global Wi-Fi Positioning System. The new card will also allow users to upload their photos while away from home at more than 10,000 Wayport hotspots in the U.S. Includes 2GB storage; PC and Mac compatible. (For full details, see release entitled: Eye-Fi Unveils Automatic Geotagging and Hot Spot Connectivity with Eye-Fi Explore).

Eye-Fi Share:

The features and simplicity of Eye-Fi’s original wireless SD memory card continue. Eye-Fi Share includes unlimited, secure Web-sharing service that allows users to automatically upload photos directly to their preferred photo sharing, social networking or blogging site, using their home wireless network. Includes 2GB storage; PC and Mac compatible.

Eye-Fi Home:

Eye-Fi’s new wireless Home SD memory card enables users to upload photos to their computer through their home Wi-Fi network. This card is designed for those who want to save the time and hassle of manually uploading photos via cables, cradles or card readers. Includes 2GB storage; PC and Mac compatible.

‘We understand that each photographer has his or her own way of sharing memories,’ said Jef Holove, chief executive officer of Eye-Fi. ‘Some users are thrilled to easily upload photos from camera to computer, while others want a much richer photo sharing experience, even when away from home. By offering three different Eye-Fi Cards and new features, our goal is to give consumers exactly what delights them.’

Eye-Fis new WiFi enabled SD memory cards retail for $129, $99 and $79 for the Eye-Fi Explore, Eye-Fi Share and Eye-Fi Home respectively.

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