Lexar Media joins Sandisk this week in dramatically reducing the cost of higher-capacity CompactFlash cards, including the 256MB 12X and 512MB 12X High Speed Series and 256MB 24X WA, 512MB 24X WA and 1GB 16X Professional Series models. While dealers are responsible for determining what they charge for Lexar's products, Lexar expects US street prices to be approximately as shown in the table below:

Lexar CompactFlash model	Expected street price, US
256MB 24X WA Professional Series	US$120
512MB 24X WA Professional Series	US$220
1GB 16X Professional Series	US$350
256MB 12X High Speed Series	US$95
512MB 12X High Speed Series	US$175

As always, check with your favourite pro retailer to determine what the actual selling price is for Lexar and other brands of CompactFlash media.