Transcend releases its DDR3 1066MHz CL7 memory modules. The new module's supply voltage has been decreased from 1.8V to 1.5V; thus reducing power consumption by 30% compared to the DDR2-800 U-DIMM. It is now available in 512 MB and 1 GB capacities.
Transcend announced its 4 GB ultra-speed (150X) SD High Capacity (SDHC) Class 6 card. The card features data transfer speed of 15MB/s. It supports Error Correction Code (ECC) to detect and correct errors.
Corsair announces its DDR3 memory line. The modules TWIN3X2048-1066C7 runs at 1,066 Mhz and has latencies of 7-7-7-21; and TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX runs at 1,333 MHz and has latencies of 9-9-9-27. They are available in dual-channel kits (2 GB).
Super Talent Technology announced a new line of 1333 MHz and 1066 MHz DDR3 modules. These JEDEC compliant 1 GB modules and 2 GB kits were designed specifically for the new Intel P35 “Bearlake” platform. These modules are clad in Super Talent’s custom black cast aluminum HE heat spreaders for optimum thermal performance. The 1333 MHz modules have frequencies of 9-9-9-27 and the 1066 MHz ones have frequencies of 7-7-7-20.
OCZ Technology announced their official crossover into DDR3 memory to coincide with the recent launch of the Intel Bearlake Chipset. They will accommodate JEDEC specifications for third generation Double Data Rate memory. The first OCZ DDR3 products are Gold Series memory kits PC3-8500 (1066MHz) and PC3-10666 (1333MHz). The latencies for DDR3 PC3-10666 modules are 9-9-9-26 and for PC3-8500 are 7-7-7-21. The modules will be initially available in 2x512 MB and 2x1 GB dual channel kits.
Transcend releases its latest Hi-Speed USB 2.0 microSD Card Reader, the S2. Transcend's S2 Card Reader measures 44mm x 19mm x 11mm and weights only 7g. It is equipped with a USB 2.0 connector and features high-speed transfer rate (up to 480Mb/s), a red LED light that shows you when data is being transferred and is compatible with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9, and Linux Kernel 2.4 and later versions.
OCZ has released the new PC2-5400 Titanium memory modules, designed exclusively for the AMD AM2 platform. The PC2-5400 AM2 Special modules are optimized for 64-bit operating systems. The modules run at 667 MHz DDR2 and has latencies of 5-5-5-15. They are available in 4 GB (2x2 GB) dual channel kits.
Microdia has launched the SDHC Card 160XTRAPRO, a new SD memory card based on the SDA 2.00 specification. This specification enables SD Cards to read capacities from 4 GB to 32 GB. Microdia has already launched this card with 4 GB and 8 GB, and now introduces a 16 GB card. Apparently, it is the world's first 16 GB SD card. It is a dream, but too expensive. It costs, in Japan, around USD 3,500.
Transcend introduces its latest 8 GB 266X Ultra-Speed CompactFlash Card. The 266X CF Card with dual channel flash interface achieves average read/write speeds of up to 40 MB/sec using the latest Ultra DMA mode 4 (with IDE interface or 1394 card reader).
The 8GB memory capacity can store over 4,000 high-resolution 7-megapixel JPG photos.
Corsair unveiled the new Flash Survivor family of USB drives. Manufacturer claims it is the industry’s toughest USB drive: it is water-resistant (200 meters), aluminum encased and shock-proof. It allows users to create a hidden, password-protected partitions on the drive, encrypted with 256bit AES. The Flash Survivor is available in 8 GB (USD 129.99) and USD 4 GB (USD 59.99).
