Kingston Technology boosts microSD Line with new 1-GB capacities

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MUMBAI, September 25

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced the launch of 1-GB microSD expansion memory cards to further enhance its growing line of mobile memory solutions. The increased capacity and format is essential for users of current and next-generation multifunction mobile phones that require more memory to support advanced features including MP3 players, video, higher-resolution cameras and mobile gaming.

“The microSD form factor is becoming increasingly popular as new mobile phone handsets reduce in size and increase in functionality,” said Scott Chen, Vice President, APAC Business Development, Kingston. “With new 1-GB capacities, consumers can efficiently manage more— from address books, photos and data files to multiple ringtones, video, music and beyond,” continued Chen.

According to Nicole D’Onofrio, Industry Analyst, Mobile Computing and Storage, “Current analysis expects to see strong growth in the microSD market, as mobile handset consumers are demanding increased storage capacities for their mobile content, coupled with slim and sexy phone designs.”

Content-on-Card Services

For digital entertainment publishers and software developers seeking additional value from releasing their content on new media, Kingston offers complete content-on-card services, including custom content loading, packaging and logistics. The new 1-GB microSD card joins the Flash memory product group available for specialized digital content services.

Kingston microSD cards ship bundled with a Secure Digital (SD) adapter for use as a full-size SD card. To protect against accidental data loss, the adapter has a built-in write-protect switch. The new 1-GB capacity card joins the 512-MB and 256-MB cards. Larger capacities will continue to follow as mobile device and content needs dictate.

Kingston microSD Features and Specifications:

• Capacities: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB

• Dimensions: .43" x .59" x .039" (11mm x 15mm x 1mm)

• Operating Temperature: 32° F to 140° F (0° C to 60° C)

• Storage Temperature: -4° F to 185° F (-20° C to 85° C)

• Weight: 0.04 lbs. (1.41g)

• Standardized: complies with SD Association specification standards

• Ultra-Portable: extremely small footprint design

• Versatile: when combined with the included adapter, can be used as a full-size SD card

• Simple: as easy as plug-and-play

• Reliable: lifetime warranty

Kingston microSD Cards

Part Number Capacity and Features

SDC/256FE 256-MB microSD card

SDC/512FE 512-MB microSD card

SDC/1GBFE 1-GB microSD card

Kingston offers a variety of mobile memory solutions, ranging from miniSD, microSD, and MMCmobile cards, in addition to the standard SD and MMCplus cards currently used for memory expansion purposes in some multifunction mobile phones. Kingston’s online Memory Finder at www.kingston.com/flash makes it convenient to locate the best memory product for mobile devices and their applications.

Availability

Kingston products are distributed in India by AA Infoways, Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Kobian Electronics and Transtek Infoways.

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/asia

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Trista Wang

Kingston Technology

Email: trista_wang@kingston.com.tw

URL: www.kingston.com.tw