Kingston Introduces Special ‘Black & White’ Mobile Memory Kit

Kingston Technology Teams with Ricky Martin in Launch of Special ‘Black & White’ Mobile Memory Kit

microSD/USB Reader Kit Preloaded with Music and More from ‘Ricky Martin Live: Black & White Tour’ Exclusive on Amazon.com

CTIA Wireless Show, Las Vegas, NV and Fountain Valley, CA — April 1, 2008 — Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it has joined forces with GRAMMY- winning superstar Ricky Martin to create a microSD(TM) and USB reader combination for mobile consumers that offers free, preloaded select music, video and mobile phone wallpapers from the recent release of “Ricky Martin Live: Black & White Tour.” The kit is now available in the U.S. at Amazon.com and throughout Latin America.

“I am very excited by the new avenues for sharing music that technology continues to provide,” said Ricky Martin. “I enthusiastically embrace these new formats. They mean global growth for not only my music - but for all music - and that’s why I’m very happy to form this alliance with Kingston.”

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MWC: Kingston Technology Unveils DataTraveler Micro Reader

New USB Flash Drive/Reader Offers Expansion Possibilities for Mobile Users Everywhere

Kingston Technology Company today announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, an all-in-one USB Flash drive and reader that can store, transfer and read content on mobile memory cards.

“As mobile phones perform more sophisticated functions, carving a greater place in the lives of mobile consumers, Kingston is developing faster speed/larger capacity cards and versatile USB/card/device readers to help users get the most out of their devices,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. “We believe the DT Micro Reader will be well received by the mobile community as a smart single-solution to navigate the plethora of devices and card formats on the market today.”

The DataTraveler Micro Reader is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost, and features onboard Flash memory up to 4GB and an expansion slot to read microSD, microSDHC, or Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards. It is the perfect device for users who want to minimize the number of devices they carry and still have a USB drive handy for storage and a reliable method to transfer songs, videos, photos, and more between a mobile phone and computer.

Mobile phones that utilize microSD, microSDHC or Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory cards can take advantage of the DT Micro Reader’s simple drag and drop action that easily transfers files between one’s PC or Mac and mobile phone. Digital content can now be enjoyed on the phone without the need for cables.

 

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CES 2008: Storage devices unveiled

Here’s a review of the Storage devices unveiled at CES 2008:

• CES 2008: SanDisk Announces the 12-Gigabyte microSDHC Card
• CES 2008: SanDisk
• CES 2008:Kingston Technology DataTraveler 400 USB Flash Drive
• CES 2008: Kingston DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 110
• CES 2008: Seagate D.A.V.E.
• CES 2008: Panasonic 32 GB SDHC Card
• CES 2008: Sony 16GB Memory Stick Duo
• CES 2008: Samsung Ships Compact Flash Card Sized Hard Drive With Record Breaking Capacity For Advanced Mobile Devices
• CES 2008: Samsung’s High-capacity 1.8” Hard Disk Drives for Mobile CE Devices Now Shipping
• CES 2008: Imation Expands Flash Drive Security With Rugged, Tamper-Resistant Designs

Source: Mobility Site

CES 2008:Kingston Technology DataTraveler 400 USB Flash Drive

MigoSync Software, Password Protection and Up to 8GB of Storage Make DT400 Perfect Solution for Business Travelers

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler 400 (DT400), a new USB Flash drive preloaded with MigoSync data synchronization software from Migo Software, Inc., that allows users to work among multiple PCs by directly synchronizing files, email and Internet browser settings onto the drive.

 

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CES 2008: Kingston DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 110

New HyperX USB Flash Drive Offers Ultra-Fast Read/Write Speeds; DT110 Provides High Capacity at Economic Price Points

Kingston Technology Company announced today it is expanding its line of USB Flash drives with the introduction of the DataTraveler HyperX (DT HyperX) and DataTraveler 110 (DT110) models. Designed for ultra-fast read/write speeds and lower price points, respectively, the DT HyperX and DT110 drives are both available in capacities up to 8GB.

DataTraveler HyperX - The DT HyperX has data transfer rates of 30MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write, offering consumers a powerful, portable Flash storage solution. Designed to run on any Windows platform but specifically enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista based systems, users can expect to quickly and easily transfer photos, videos, music and data to their desktop, notebook or a fellow enthusiast’s system.

DataTraveler 110 - Sleek, practical and attractively priced, the DT110 serves the needs of budget-conscious users as well as consumers looking for significant storage capacity in a lightweight, compact design. The DT110 features a capless, retractable USB connector for ease-of-use and safe housing. Available in different colors according to capacity: purple (1GB), blue (2GB), red (4GB) and green (8GB), the DT110 is a great, high-quality USB drive.

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Kingston Announces 4GB SDHC microSD Cards

Faster Speed, Greater Storage Capacity of 4GB microSDHC Format Helps Wireless Consumers Optimize Content, Data in Increasingly Complex Mobile World

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is releasing microSD High-Capacity (SDHC(TM)) Flash memory cards, starting with a 4GB microSDHC card in a Class 4 speed rating. Providing speed and capacity increases in the smallest footprint available, Kingston� microSDHC cards are perfect to meet the rising communication and multimedia demands of mobile phones and digital devices able to take advantage of the advanced expansion memory platform.

“As next-generation mobile phones promise cutting edge functionality in ever-smaller form factors, demands increase on hardware to deliver these features, particularly in the area of expansion memory where storage and read/write performance becomes greater,”

said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. “Kingston is following the natural progression of mobile technology and we timed our microSDHC roll-out to be in step as the need materializes,” added Wong.

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Kingston Technology Strikes Chord with eMusic To Enhance Mobile Phone Music Harmony

Kingston Technology Company announced today it is working with eMusic to launch a special 1GB microSD card package with a USB reader and 10 free preloaded songs. Also included is an eMusic trial subscription offer for 50 additional free MP3 music tracks for mobile consumers.

“With the Kingston eMusic preloaded card/reader combo, consumers with MP3-enabled phones, MP3 players, or other devices using microSD expansion memory have an opportunity to enjoy full music mobility-instantly,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston�. “The combined convenience of the USB reader and storage capacity of the microSD card lets users easily search eMusic, download and copy to the memory card and take their tunes with them,” added Lecot. “This practice, known as ’side-loading,’ streamlines how users acquire music and offers greater flexibility for enjoying music files on any device that accepts microSD cards.”

“eMusic provides all of its tracks in the universally compatible MP3 format that allows for easy transfer to any PC, digital device, MP3-enabled mobile phone or expansion memory card. Once consumers experience the Kingston eMusic microSD card they can sign up for a free eMusic trial, explore our catalogue of 2.5 million tracks and get 50 free music downloads to keep just for
checking it out,” said Greg Hohman, Vice President of Business Development and Emerging Markets, eMusic.

Shipping immediately, the Kingston eMusic 1GB microSD USB Reader+Card combo, Kingston part #:
(FCR-MRB+SDC/1GB-MEC) has an MSRP of $19.99 and is available initially from Buy.com and mobile/ wireless distributors.

Source: Kingston

Kingston Technology Adds miniSDHC To Expanding SDHC Flash Family

Kingston Technology announced today it is expanding its line of Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory cards with the introduction of a 4GB miniSDHC card, available in Class 2, 4 and 6 speed ratings. The higher capacity and faster speeds offered by Kingston� miniSDHC cards make them ideal for supporting new, smaller-profile multifunction phones and digital devices able to take advantage of the advanced expansion memory platform.

Able to hold more than 2,000 images, 750 digital music tracks or 4.5 hours of MPEG4 video, the Kingston 4GB miniSDHC card format surpasses capacities beyond the 2GB threshold of the original miniSD card format. Each speed class designation reflects the minimum sustained data transfer rate (DTR) of megabytes per second (MB/s). For example, a Class 2 SDHC card has a minimum DTR of 2MB/sec, while a Class 6 SDHC card has a minimum DTR of 6MB/sec. Though identical in physical size, the miniSDHC is compatible with miniSDHC host devices only and not backward -compatible with standard miniSD-enabled devices or readers.

Part numbers and pricing:
SDM2/4GB        4GB Class 2 SDHC        $ 62.00
SDM4/4GB        4GB Class 4 SDHC        $ 64.00
SDM6/4GB        4GB Class 6 SDHC        $ 66.00

Source: Kingston