OCZ has just announced ist first certified ATI CrossFire's memory, the new OCZ PC2-5400 DDR2. According to the manufacturer, it was co-developed with ATI, and because of that, can offers a better performance for gamers. It will be sold in 2 GB dual channel kits (2 x 1024 MB), able to runs up to 667 MHz at 4-4-4 timing.
Corsair has unveiled a new memory equipped with Dual-path Heat Xchange (DHX) technology. The DHX XMS2 Dominator series initially consists of PC2-8500 (1,066 MHz) and PC2-8888 (1,111 MHz) modules with 5-5-5-15 and 4-4-4-12 latencies. The PC2-8888 model also features a three-fan Dominator Airflow to increase air circulation through the heatsink. According to Corsair, the product will hit retail in September, with 2 GB dual channel kits costing USD 600-650 for the PC2-8888 and USD 380-400 for the PC2-8500. The latter can also be paired with an optional Dominator Airflow (USD 25).
OCZ Technology has expanded its flash memory line with the SD Dual combo card. Like similar products from other companies, the device has a detachable cover, which reveals a USB 2.0 connector. The SD Dual offers 80x read speed and is initially available in 1 GB and 2 GB versions.
TwinMOS has launched a new USB 2.0 drive featuring fingerprint identification. The F1 device supports functions such as Windows auto-login, screen saver lock and password bank and automatically switches between encrypted and unencrypted areas. It weighs about 15 g and is available in 128 MB to 4 GB capacities.
OCZ has reached the 1.1 GHz mark with its new PC2-8800 Gold Edition memory. The device, equipped with gold layered XTC heatspreaders, has 5-6-6-15 latencies and operate at 2.2 volts (up to 2.4 volts with Extended Voltage Protection coverage). The memory is only available in 2 GB dual channel kits.
Fuji Film this week announced a 2 GB xD-Picture Card. The capacity is not so impressive compared to other flash media, but it doubles the format’s current top size. Fuji also promises “quick reading and writing speeds”, but as for now does not specify numbers. The 2 GB xD-Picture Card will be available in September.
Super Talent has announced a new DDR2-1000 memory with 4-5-4-15 latencies. The T1000UX2G4, available in 2 GB kits, supports Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) and operates at 2.2 volts. It features a blue cast aluminum High Efficiency (HE) heatspreader with ridges that increase its surface area. Suggested retail price of the kit is USD 429.
OCZ has added a new DDR2-800 model to its Special Ops series. The PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite features a slight twist to the original camouflage motif, with grey shades instead of green, applied on the XTC honeycomb heatspreaders. The memory, available in 1 GB modules and 2 GB kits, has 4-4-3-15 latencies and operates at 2.1 volts.
Samsung has announced a new line of multi-level cell MMCplus cards with capacities of up to 8 GB. The devices are based on 8 Gb NAND flash memory. The company is also touting a series of high-performance MMCplus cards dubbed Mach with 40 MB/s read speed and 25 MB/s write speed. These use single-level cell flash and will be offered in 1 GB and 2 GB versions. Actual availability is unknown, but should happen in the second half.
IM Flash Technologies, a joint-venture formed by Intel and Micron, has announced the production of the world’s first NAND flash samples based on 50-nanometer technology. The company has fabricated 4 Gb devices and plans to mass produce a variety of densities starting in 2007. The NAND flash market is expected to reach up to USD 30 billion by 2010.
Corsair has released a new USB drive called Flash Readout featuring a Bi-stable Cholesteric Display (BCD) capable of holding information for one year without the use of batteries. It shows space availability and an 11-character programmable alphanumeric lable. The device, available in 1 GB and 2 GB capacities, offers read speed of up to 20 MB/s and write speed of up to 7 MB/s. Suggested prices are USD 40 and USD 60.
SanDisk has introduced Extreme IV CompactFlash cards with read and write speeds of 40 MB/s. Aimed at professional photographers, the devices, available in 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB capacities, can also withstand temperatures from 13 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 25 degrees Celsius) to 185 degrees F (85 degrees C). Suggested prices are USD 160, USD 320 and USD 640. In addition, SanDisk introduced an Extreme FireWire reader, which should sell for USD 80.
SanDisk has announced a new 4 GB SD High Capacity card (SDHC) with minimum data transfer speed of 2 MB/s (Class 2). Since the SDHC standard, which supports 4 GB to 32 GB capacities, requires a compatible reader, the card is bundled with a MicroMate USB 2.0 device. According to SanDisk, the card is resistant to drops of up to 10 feet, with an operating shock rating of 2,000 Gs. The bundle is priced at USD 200.
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.
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.
