Toshiba Expands TransMemory(TM) USB Flash Memory Line-Up Including Windows ReadyBoost(TM) for External Windows Vista(TM) Memory
New TransMemory U2K Series Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost in 1GB to 8GB Capacities; 32GB Version to be Available by Year-End
IRVINE, Calif., July 25 /-- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* announced today that it has expanded its TransMemory(TM) family of USB flash memory devices including Windows ReadyBoost(TM) for use with Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) operating system. Developed by Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), the TransMemory U2K Series includes Windows ReadyBoost functionality that enables users to boost system responsiveness of PCs running Vista by using USB memory as external memory. The Windows Vista operating system allows qualifying USB flash drives enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost to provide additional system memory, thus making PCs more responsive. The new Toshiba TransMemory U2K Series USB flash drives will initially be available in capacities from 1GB1 to 8GB in October, with a 32GB version planned by year-end.
Outline of Toshiba TransMemory USB Flash Drives Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
Product Name Part Number Capacity Availability
U2K-008GT 8GB October
TransMemory U2K-004GT 4GB
U2K-002GT 2GB
U2K-001GT 1GB
TransMemory 32GB U2G-032GT 32GB December
Limited Edition
Background and purpose of development
Recently, demand for high capacity USB flash drives enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost has been steadily increasing the market for USB flash memory. Personal computers running Windows Vista have fostered development of increasingly large capacity flash drives, and also the need for ReadyBoost functionality. In response, Toshiba has developed the U2K series and the 32GB Limited Edition high capacity version, which include Windows ReadyBoost.
Key Features
TransMemory U2K Series (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
-- Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
-- Downloadable password lock system
-- Cap cord to prevent loss of cap
TransMemory 32GB Limited Edition (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
-- Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
-- Large storage capacity of 32GB
-- Downloadable password lock system
NAND Flash Background
Toshiba was a principal innovator of NAND- and NOR-type Flash memory technology in the 1980's and maintains leadership in Flash technology today, with a complete line of removable and embedded NAND solutions to meet various application requirements. NAND Flash has become one of the leading technologies for solid-state storage applications because of its high-speed programming capability, high-speed erasing, and low cost. The sequential nature (serial access) of NAND-based Flash memory provides notable advantages for these block-oriented data storage applications. Toshiba's NAND Flash memory products are optimized for general solid-state storage, image file storage and audio for applications such as solid-state disk drives, digital cameras, audio appliances, set-top boxes and industrial storage.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributions and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer (iSuppli, World's Top Semiconductor Supplier Rankings in 2006). For additional company and product information, please visit www.toshiba.com/taec/. For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
TransMemory(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Windows, Vista and ReadyBoost are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of their respective holders.
(1) When used herein in relation to memory density, gigabyte and/or GB means 1,024x1,024x1,024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity may be less. For details, please refer to specifications.
(2) USB2.0 Hi-Speed is the name of a compatibility standard and is not intended to indicate a particular operating speed.
CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com, or reader inquiries, Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com
Web site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec
