SimpleTech introduces the PRO X CompactFlash card SimpleTech, a provider of Flash-based storage introduces a new series of CompactFlash cards with the name PRO X. According to SimpleTech this new line of CompactFlash cards is delivering a breakthrough in write speed of 4MB/sec. They are demonstrating the new line PRO X cards at this PMA event. The PRO X CompactFlash cards reduces the wait time between shots, so more images in less time could be made as a result of the write speed of 4MB/sec. David Abbott claims that the PRO X CompactFlash card is twice as fast as standard CompactFlash cards that are on the market today. The PRO X CompactFlash cards incorporate "Xcell" multitasking technology with a new advanced controller that provides an exponential increase throughput for writing the picture file, delivering fast, accurate recording of high-resolution images. The new line of PRO X cards will be available in capacity range from 256MB to 1GB. SimpleTech customers are also offered a free trial of PhotoRescue software. Once registered, customers can download the photo recovery software onto their computer, and either insert the Flash card into a reader, or dock their camera, and view thumbnail images of their pictures. If one of the images on the card is corrupted, the rescue software can be purchased, and the image recovered. The PRO X Professional Series CompactFlash cards are available now in Type I and Type II formats. Type I is offered in 256MB and 512MB capacities, and Type II is offered in 1GB capacity. SRP ranges from $109 to $349.