High-Capacity SO-DIMMs meet notebook and miniPC demands.
Press Release Summary:
ValueRAM® SO-DIMMs come in 2 GB, 533 and 667 MHz versions as well as 512 MB and 1 GB, 800 MHz versions, with CAS Latency of 4 or 5, depending on model. Each memory module features 1.8 V operation and internal memory signal termination, which prevents reflected signal transmission errors. Both series will promote optimal operation under Microsoft® Windows® Vista OS.
Original Press Release:
Kingston Technology Unveils 2-GB ValueRAM SO-DIMMs
Memory Maker First With Full Production Launch of Larger Capacity Modules; New Faster Speeds to Empower MiniPCs, Notebooks for Windows Vista, High-Performance Computing
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Kingston(R) Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is first to offer a full production launch of 2-GB 533 MHz and 667 MHz ValueRAM(R) SO-DIMMs concurrent with the release of new 800 MHz ValueRAM SO-DIMMs. The new larger capacity, high-performance memory modules are designed to meet the growing demands of notebook computers and miniPCs; the faster speed SO-DIMMs are in preparation for the industry migration to the 800 MHz platform.
"With the advancements in mobile and small form factor PCs, the need for high density SO-DIMM memory is increasing," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. "Combining Kingston's 2-GB SO-DIMM memory with AOpen miniPCs or notebooks with partners like MSI creates an ideal computing platform for customers demanding high performance," added Tekunoff.
"The new Kingston ValueRAM 2-GB SO-DIMMs are designed to deliver the premium experience for laptop users. When the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista operating system launches, more users will choose to move to at least 2 GB of system memory to gain improved productivity, enhanced visual quality and visual style. MSI and Kingston are working closely in product evaluation and testing and we are always on the forefront to deliver products with the best quality, reliability and compatibility to the whitebook channels," said Daniel Wang, vice president, Channel Business Development Division, MSI.
"Kingston has developed an industry-leading quality process to ensure that Kingston memory delivers superior quality, performance, and compatibility with computing systems," said Chris Liu, Vice President of Product and Marketing, AOpen America, Inc. "Kingston's new 2-GB SO-DIMM is a great inclusion in its product family -- particularly for AOpen's miniPC and the Mini-ITX motherboard products."
ValueRAM 2-GB 533 MHz and 667 MHz SO-DIMM Features:
o 1.8 Volts operation, delivering 50% less power usage.
o Memory signal termination inside the memory chip prevents reflected signal transmission errors.
o CAS Latency: 4, 5
ValueRAM 800 MHz SO-DIMM Features:
o 1.8 Volts operation, delivering 50% less power usage.
o Memory signal termination inside the memory chip prevents reflected signal transmission errors.
o CAS Latency: 5
Kingston ValueRAM SO-DIMM Memory Modules
Part Number Capacity and Features MSRP (U.S. only)
KVR533D2S4/2G 2-GB 533 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL4 SO-DIMM $589.00
KVR667D2S5/2G 2-GB 667 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $640.00
KVR800D2S5/512 512-MB 800 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $108.00
KVR800D2S5/1GB 1-GB 800 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $210.00
For more detailed information on ValueRAM memory products, please visit the ValueRAM website at www.valueram.com or www.kingston.com.
About AOpen
Headquartered in San Jose, California, AOpen America, Inc. is the world's largest total PC component solutions manufacturer and a member of an $18-billion technology group. Leveraging more than 28 years of technology manufacturing experience and more than 1,000 Group patents, AOpen designs, manufactures and markets high-quality, state-of-the-art MoDT motherboards; world's smallest Wintel miniPC, housings; small-form-factor bare systems; optical drives; multimedia headsets and headphones; multimedia and network solutions; as well as numerous other PC component products sold through VARs to institutional, corporate, education and government customers, and via retailers to small business and end-user customers.
About MSI
Founded in August 1986, Micro-Star International Co, Ltd., (MSI) has continued to uphold a business philosophy that stresses award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service. MSI specializes in the design and manufacture of motherboards, add-on cards, servers/workstations, barebones, optical storage devices, communication devices and IA accessories. Overcoming a challenging industry environment, MSI raced to the head of the pack and are ranked among Taiwan's top three and the world's top five motherboard manufacturers. MSI's VGA production has held the number one position in the world for four consecutive years.
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, Australia, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call (800) 337-8410 or visit www.kingston.com.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
CONTACT: Claudia Martinez of Kingston Technology, +1-714-438-3821, claudia_martinez@kingston.com
