SanDisk has announced the availability of its 8GB microSDHC and M2 flash memory cards to retail outlets worldwide.

The 8GB SanDisk microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro M2 cards are described as ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone — with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder — the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle.

This capacity of card should allow people to store 2000 digital songs, or more than 5000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high-quality MPEG4 video.

SanDisk's 8GB microSDHC and M2 cards are now available in major retail outlets worldwide with suggested retail prices of $139.99 and $149.99 respectively.