| Kingmax Intros Multi-Function MicroSD |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 17, 2006 - 2:26 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.kingmaxdigi.com/product/MicroSD.htm |
Taiwanese Kingmax has released a new line of ”multi-function“ microSD cards. Each package from the series includes two adapters that make the device compatible with standard SD and Sony’s PRO Duo standards. Kingmax’s microSD cards are currently available in capacities of up to 512 MB with maximum data transfer speed of 12.5 MB/s.
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| OCZ Adds DDR-900 to Special Ops Series |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 14, 2006 - 2:58 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_7200_special... |
OCZ Technology has added a DDR2-900 model to its Special Ops memory series. These gamer-aimed devices are equipped with XTC honeycomb heatspreaders featuring a camouflage motif. The DDR2 PC2-7200 Special Ops has 5-5-5-15 latencies and operate at 2.1 volts. It is available in 512 MB or 1 GB modules and 1 GB or 2 GB dual channel kits.
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| Sony Ships 4 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 11, 2006 - 4:22 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.memorystick.com/en/index.html |
Sony this week announced a new 4 GB model as part of its Memory Stick PRO Duo lineup. The company also introduced a revamped packaging design with colour coding for easier identification of different series. Additionally, products now come with a standard Memory Stick adaptor. The PRO Duo format promises access speeds of up to 80 Mbps and write speed of 15 Mbps. Sony is expected to release an 8 GB version in the coming months.
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| Freescale Offers First Commercial MRAM |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 10, 2006 - 2:19 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=MR2A16A |
Freescale today announced commercial availability of the industry’s first Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM). The non-volatile standard is said to provide read and writing speeds of up to 200 MB/s. Other advantages over conventional flash memory include lower power consumption and resistance to degradation. Freescale’s 4 Mb device, dubbed MR2A16A, is suitable for networking, security, data storage, gaming and printing applications.
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| Sony Ships Micro Vault Tiny USB Drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 5, 2006 - 9:19 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.sony-europe.com/view/View.action?section=en_EU_Press&pr... |
Sony has released the Micro Vault Tiny USB drive series with devices measuring 1.45x3x2.4 mm (0,57x1,18x0,94 inch) and weighing no more than 1.5 g. The product is available in a variety of colors and capacities ranging from 256 MB to 2 GB. A software tool called Virtual Expander is said to boost storage approximately three times by automatically compressing and decompressing data. The ultra-small USB drive also comes with a rubber carrying case equipped with a clip and strap for transport.

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| Qimonda Ships DDR3 SO-DIMM Samples |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 30, 2006 - 2:09 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.qimonda.com/computing-dram/ddr3/index.html |
Qimonda, the Infineon spin-off, today announced that it has shipped the industry’s first samples of DDR3 SO-DIMM memory to ATI. The 512 MB modules, based on 512 Mb components, are clocked at 800 MHz and 1067 MHz. First notebooks equipped with DDR3 SO-DIMM should appear in 2007. The standard, however, is not expected to surpass DDR2 in volume before 2009.
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| OCZ Releases DDR2-800 Titanium Alpha |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 23, 2006 - 7:56 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_pc2_6400_titanium_alp... |
OCZ has launched a DDR2-800 memory with low latencies of 3-4-3-9 as the inaugural model of its new Titanium Alpha Edition. This series brings a multicolored version of the XTC honeycomb heatspreaders finished with a scratch-resistant titanium deposition process. OCZ has also released a DDR2-800 Platinum Revision 2 with 4-4-4-15 latencies. Both memories are available in 1 GB modules and 2 GB dual channel kits.

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| Transcend Readies Protected USB Drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 19, 2006 - 2:31 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Press/index.asp?LangNo=0&axn=Detail&am... |
Transcend is promoting a new USB drive, the JetFlash 210, equipped with a fingerprint scanner to protect data. The device, available in 1 GB (orange) and 2 GB (blue) versions, is preformatted as two logical drives, one shared and one secured, with resizable capacities. It also features a Web site auto-login function and a status led.

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| Kingston Launches HyperX DDR2-1066 |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 13, 2006 - 8:21 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.kingston.com/hyperx/products/khx_ddr2.asp |
Kingston last week announced a DDR2-1066 HyperX memory with 5-5-5-15 latencies. It operates at 2.2 volts. In a marketing move, Kingston said that the modules have been tested for optimal performance with an ASUS P5B Deluxe motherboard, based on Intel’s P965 chipset. The HyperX 1066-MHz is available in a 1 GB kit (2 x 512 MB) with a suggested retail price of USD 284.
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| Super Talent Readies Fireball USB Drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 12, 2006 - 2:27 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/products/flash.php |
Super Talent has announced a new line of USB flash drives with high-speed data transfer rates of 25 MB/s (read) and 12 MB/s (write). The devices feature a shock-resistant rubber housing in red, yellow and black. The company expects to ship 1 GB and 2 GB versions of the drive later this month and a 4 GB model in July. The 1 GB Fireball has a suggested retail price of USD 35.

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