OCZ has launched the PC2-6400 Gold Edition. These new 800MHz modules runs at 5-5-5 latency timings. They are available in 2 GB modules and 4 GB kits (2x2048 MB).
Consumers sometimes get lost with so many flash memory cards. Even if you choose just one standard, a SD, for example, you may be angry when you find out that the SD card from your digital camera doesn't fit on your smartphone, once you need a micro SD!
SanDisk is trying to solve this problem with the new microSD Multi SD Kit, which has a microSD flash memory card and two adapters (one for a standard SD slot and one for a miniSD slot). They are available in 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB. The product is available now in Japan and will be available in the US and Europe in March.
G.Skill unveils 2 GB SO-DIMM module for laptops. These are DDR2-667 CL5 2GB module (F2-5300CL5S-2GBSA) and DDR2-533 CL4 2GB module (F2-5300CL4S-2GBSA). They are 100% cooper heatsink.
DDR2-533 SA has clock speed of 533MHz (PC2-4200) and latencies of 4-4-4-12. It is available in a single module of 2GB.
DDR2-667 SA Series has clock speed of 667MHz (PC2-5300), latencies of 5-5-5-15 and it is also available in single module of 2GB.
Corsair launched their first memory DDR2-667 SODIMM products to support Apple PCs. They are available in 1 GB module, 2 GB kit and 3 GB kit (one 1 GB module and one 2 GB module). The 1GB upgrade module and 2GB upgrade kit are compatible with the MacBook family, MacBook Pro family, and Intel-based versions of the iMac. The 3GB upgrade kit is compatible only with the MacBook Pro family and those models of iMac’s supporting up to 3GB of system memory. They cost USD 119.99, USD 239.99 and USD 679.99, respectively.
PNY launches the Optima flash card, which offers a minimum write speed of 9 MB/sec and minimum read speed above 10 MB/sec.
The Optima Secure Digital is available in 1 GB and 2 GB capacities; the SDHC 4 GB Optima version will be available by the end of Q1 2007. The Optima CompactFlash is available in 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB capacities.
OCZ launches a 4 GB (2x2 GB) dual channel kit. The new lineup of memory is optimized for Windows Vista. The OCZ Vista Upgrade series will be available in both DDR2-667 and DDR2-800. The modules have latencies of 5-5-5-15 and they are equipped with Copper Mirrored XTC Heatspreader.
Corsair today unveiled production-ready 2GB DDR2-667 (PC5300). Designed for current generation notebooks and mini-PCs, the new high density SODIMMs are optimized for Microsoft Windows Vista. They run at 667 MHz and they are tested at 1.8v. According to the manufacturer, tey're up to 50% less power consumption.
Transcend releases its advanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 multi-card reader, RDM2. It supports CFM, microdrive, SD, miniSD, micro SD (no adapter needed), SDHC (SD2.0), miniSDHC (SD2.0), MMC, MMCplus, MMCmobile, MMC Micro, Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/ PRO Duo/Micro and xD Memory Cards. The RDM2 has data speed transfer of 480 Mb/s.
It is available in three colors: Blue, Orange and Silver and it's compatible with Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9 and Linux Kernel 2.4 and later versions.
ATP introduces what it claims to be the first 4 GB MMCplus High Capacity. MMCplus can run at higher speeds than the original MMC. The new ProMax memory card has a speed rating of 30 MB/s. A 4 GB capacity can store approximately 1,240 images (6 megapixels) and 19 hours of MPEG-4 video.
OCZ announced today the latest addition to the Premium Flex Memory Series, the PC2-6400 FlexXLC. These new DDR2-800 modules feature OCZ’s Flex XLC (Xtreme Liquid Convention) heatsink which delivers heat dissipation by hybrid copper and aluminum design alterable between passive air or water cooling. The modules have latencies of 4-4-4-15 and it is available in 2 GB dual channel kits.
