Kingston combines USB Flash Drive with Memory Card Reader in launch of new DataTraveler Reader

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MUMBAI, March 28

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced its new DataTraveler Reader, a USB 2.0 Flash memory drive that provides up to 4GB of Flash storage, and includes an onboard SD/MMC expansion slot for reading nine different Flash memory card formats, including the new Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) format.

“Consumers today are more mobile than ever before and the need to store and share digital information has increased dramatically,” said Rajesh Panicker, Country Manager, India, Kingston. “The DataTraveler Reader is a powerful way to capture, save and share pictures, videos and documents in a safe and ultra-compact form factor,” added Panicker.

Available in storage capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB, the Kingston DataTraveler Reader is compatible with both Mac (OS 10.x or higher) and Windows (2000, XP and Vista) platforms. The new USB reader is compatible with SD, SDHC, miniSD**, microSD**, MMC**, MMCplus**, RS-MMC**, MMCmobile** and MMCmicro** card formats.

When inserted into a computer’s USB port, the DataTraveler Reader is assigned two drive letters (for example, G: and H:). One drive letter is assigned to the Reader’s internal storage while the other is designated for the expansion slot. Users can quickly and easily work with both drives to either transfer files to the computer or between the USB drive and the Flash memory card inside the DataTraveler Reader.

Availability

Kingston products are distributed in India by AA Infoways, Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Kobian Electronics and Transtek Infoways. Kingston’s DataTraveler Reader will be available by the end of March in India.

Kingston DataTraveler Reader (DTCR)

Part Number - Capacity and Description

DTCR/1GBFE - 1GB USB drive & card reader

DTCR/2GBFE - 2GB USB drive & card reader

DTCR/4GBFE - 4GB* USB drive & card reader

For more detailed information, please visit the Kingston Web site at: www.kingston.com/india

*DataTraveler Reader 4GB USB drive will be available Second Quarter, 2007.

** Requires adapter (not included).

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston operates manufacturing facilities in Fountain Valley, Calif., Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and including Payton Technology Corp., Kingston's back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics. With the advent of Payton, Kingston supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 70 countries and 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston, please go to www.kingston.com/india

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