| Phones will have smaller Memory Stick |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 3, 2005 - 3:35 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.memorystick.com |
Sony and SanDisk today began to license a new Memory Stick format called Micro. Measuring just 15x12.5x1.2 mm (0.59x0.43x0.04 in), the card is aimed at mobile phones. The Memory Stick Pro runs at 1.8 or 3.3 volts and allow theoretical transfer rates of up to 160 Mb/s. The device is expected to eventually reach 32 GB of maximum capacity. First products should be launched during the first half of 2006.
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| Corsair ships ultra low latency 1 GB DDR |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: September 28, 2005 - 7:52 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/corsair/asus_launch.html |
Corsair has launched its new 1 GB XMS-3500LL PRO module, which it says is custom made to power high-performance AMD systems based on ASUS’ A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboards, featuring dual PCI Express x16 slots. The memory runs at 437 MHz with latencies of 2-3-2-6-1T. It includes aluminum heat sink and built-in activity leds. The modules are also available in 2 GB dual channel kits.
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| TwinMOS announces 140x 4 GB CF card |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: September 23, 2005 - 7:13 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.twinmos.com/flash/flash_p_cfc_70x.htm |
TwinMOS has announced a new 140x 4 GB CompactFlash Card in its Ultra-X series capable of reading at 21 MB/s and writing at 16.2 MB/s. The dual channel device is aimed at professional DSC and DV. The 4 GB card is already in mass production and the company plans to release an 8 GB version soon. Pricing details were not released.
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| Memorex announces 4 GB USB drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: September 19, 2005 - 4:58 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.memorex.com/html/products_detail.php?section=3&CID=12&a... |
Memorex last week announced what it claims to be the smallest USB drive in the world. The Mega TravelDrive, to be available in October, offers 4 GB of capacity while measuring just 1.75x1.96x0.56 inches. It has a blue led indicator and a pivoting USB connector. The package includes a black carryng pouch and a USB cable. Suggested retail price is USD 150.
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| Crucial gives prize packages away |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: September 7, 2005 - 10:35 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.crucial.com/wcg |
As part of its World Cyber Games marketing initiative, Crucial is giving away two prize packs containing a Radeon X800 Pro 256 MB AGP graphics card and a 1 GB PC3200 memory kit. Users have to fill out a form on the promo site before October 6 to participate. Winners will be randomly selected and announced until November 11. Only U.S. residents ages 18 and older are eligible to enter.
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| OCZ ships high-speed flash drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 31, 2005 - 6:12 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_rally_high_perf... |
OCZ released its USB 2.0 Rally Flash Drive lineup, implementing dual channel technology to deliver high-speed data transfer, up to 28 MB/s (read) and 15 MB/s (write) in the 512 MB model. The memory is enclosed in aluminum chassis with blue led status light. The Rally devices are also available in 1 GB and 2 GB capacities. Accessories include a keyring and a lanyard.

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| Samsung ups MMC cards densities |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 30, 2005 - 12:39 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com/Products/Semiconductor/Flash/FlashCard/MMC/inde... |
Samsung has started to sample 1 GB and 2 GB MMC Plus cards that should be able to reach 52 Mb/s thanks to wider bus (x4 and x8) and higher clocks. The devices, which operate at 3.3 volts, are aimed at digital cameras. The company has also begun to sample dual-voltage (1.8 and 3.3 volts) 1 GB MMC Mobile cards designed for cell phones.
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| Micron ships 8 and 4 Gb NAND flash |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 26, 2005 - 3:16 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.micron.com/nand |
Micron Technology, broadening its reach outside the DRAM market, started to ship 8 Gb and 4 Gb NAND flash memory products. The devices use a 3.3 volt power supply and are packaged in standard 48-pin TSOP. The 8 Gb memory is available in a 1 Gb x 8 configuration while the 4 Gb one is offered in 512 Mb x 8 and 256 Mb x 16 settings.
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| DDR2-533 Micro DIMM from A-Data |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 15, 2005 - 8:39 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.adata.com.tw |
A-Data has launched new 214-pin DDR2-533 Micro DIMM memory modules for mini-notebooks. The format, based on Intel’s Sonoma platform, is smaller than traditional 200-pin SO-DIMM, occupying about 65% of its size. The modules, available in 256 MB and 512 MB capacities, operate at a CAS latency of 5 and at 1.8 volt.
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| A-Data readies 150x 4GB SD card |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 4, 2005 - 10:23 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.adata.com.tw/en/products-f-card-sd2.htm |
One week after Pretec announced a 133x 4 GB SD card, A-Data said it will soon offer a speedier model with the same capacity. The 150x Turbo SD, based on 16 Gb SLC Nand Flash chips produced at 73 nm by Samsung, reaches 22.5 MB/s reading performance. The device is backwards compatible with SD 1.1. Pricing and exact availability were not disclosed.
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