Crucial Gives Barebones Systems Away

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: April 6, 2006 - 6:38 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.crucial.com/shuttle Crucial and Shuttle are giving away three packages containing a Shuttle XPC SD11G5 desktop barebones system, 2 GB of DDR2-533 memory, a Crucial Radeon X1600 XT graphics card and Logitech’s cordless MX 5000 laser keyboard and mouse as well as Z-2300 speakers. The “Bad to the Bone” sweepstakes are open to U.S. residents with entries to be received until April 24. A random drawing on April 25 will indicate the three winners. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Infineon spin-off to be called Qimonda

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: March 31, 2006 - 12:14 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.infineon.com German Infineon Technologies today said that its memory spin-off will be called Qimonda. The new company will start operations on May 1 with current memory products business group head Kin Wah Loh as CEO. Qimonda will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Infineon, but it will look at IPO opportunities. Infineon, meanwhile, will focus on producing semiconductors for automotive, industrial, security and communications electronics. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Chaintech launches memory modules

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: March 24, 2006 - 4:26 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.chaintech.com.tw/tw/eng/product_list.asp?MPSNo=18&SPSNo=50 Walton Chaintech has officially entered the memory module market with the release of its Apogee series. The first products include DDR400, DDR433, DDR466, DDR2-533, DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 devices. Chaintech promises to offer high-quality devices thanks to its partnership with IC testing and packaging specialist Walton Advanced Engineering. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Elpida samples 512 Mb XDR devices

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: March 22, 2006 - 5:17 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.elpida.com/en/news/2006/03-22.html Japanese Elpida has started sampling 512 Mb XDR DRAM devices. The 90-nm chips operating rate of 4 GHz allows data transfer at 8 GB/s. These devices are aimed at high-bandwidth applications like HDTV, gaming consoles and home entertainment server systems. The memory features technologies such as Differential Rambus Signal Level (DRSL) interface, Octal Data Rate (ODR), programmable on-chip termination, adaptive impedance matching, dynamic request scheduling and zero overhead refresh. Volume production will be initiated according to market demand. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Launches Two Low Latency 1 GHz DDR2 Modules

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: March 7, 2006 - 7:55 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ddr2/ OCZ has just released two low-latency 1 GHz DDR2 (PC2-8000) memory modules. Available on 512 MB and 1 GB versions, uses 5-5-5-15 timings, while PC2-8000 Platinum XTC Extreme Edition uses impressive 4-5-4-15 timings. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Launches Low Latency 2 GB DDR500 Kit

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: February 28, 2006 - 5:19 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_4000_2x1024... OCZ has just launched a new low latency DDR500/PC4000 2 GB DDR Dual Channel memory kit. Officially called OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 2x1024MB Dual Channel Platinum XTC, it comes with two 1 GB DDR500/PC4000 modules with 3-3-3 timings. With a 2.8 V voltage, this kit also has OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), where you can change the module voltage up to 3.15 V without voiding the module warranty. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Super Talent Releases 2 GB DDR2-800 Kits

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: February 27, 2006 - 6:53 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/SuperTalentMemory/products/product_detail.p... Super Talent has just released 2 GB DDR2-800/PC2-6400 Dual Channel kits, using two low latency 1 GB modules (4-3-4-8 timings). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Announces PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: February 22, 2006 - 4:35 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_8000_gold_gx... Memory manufacturer OCZ announced their new PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series, which runs at 1 GHz and beyond. Sold in 1 GB or 2 GB pairs, this new series has a 5-6-6-15 latency, runs at 2.1 V, has lifetime warranty and OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), which allows you to use a voltage between 2.09 V and 2.31 V without invalidating OCZ's lifetime warranty. It also uses gold layered XTC heatspreaders. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair ships 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 15, 2006 - 5:59 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.corsair.com/corsair/valueselect.html#ddr2sodimm Corsair this week launched its ValueSelect 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM modules aimed at Core Duo and Solo notebooks. The 200-pin parts, offered in 512 MB and 1 GB capacities, run at 1.8 volt. The company claims that the modules are immediately available. Other makers, like Crucial and Kingston, are already shipping DDR2-667 SO-DIMM products. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Samsung develops fast 1 GB MMCmicro

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 10, 2006 - 6:09 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.samsung.com/Products/Semiconductor/FlashCard/MMC/micro_mmc.htm Samsung has developed what it claims to be the fastest MultiMediaCard Micro (MMCmicro) to date. The 1 GB device, designed for mobile phones, digital cameras and audio players, writes at up to 7.12 MB/s and reads at 7.38 MB/s. According to Samsung, it operates at 3.3 or 1.8 volts, with the latter version consuming 82% less power than other micro-sized cards. The 12x14x1.1-mm MMCmicro will only be available in the third quarter. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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