Bangkok--Feb 21--Kingston Technology
Kingston Adds Two New Secure Digital Cards with Release of 512 MB Hi-Speed Elite Pro and One Gigabyte SD Cards
Novice to Pro Digital Users Can Take Advantage of SD Cards’ Speed, Storage Benefits.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Card product line with the release of a 512 MB Elite Pro Hi-Speed SD Card, the latest generation of high-capacity, small form factor digital storage devices on the market today and a 1 GB standard SD card.
“Kingston is committed to providing our customers with the latest in high-performance digital media solutions,” said Scott Chen, vice president, APAC Business Development, Kingston. “Secure Digital’s small form factor, faster transfer speeds, and enhanced security features makes it the ideal compact storage solution for today’s digital devices,” continued Chen.
Kingston’s two new SD cards offer higher performance and greater capacity for a multitude of applications--making them ideal expansion options for SD-enabled devices such as digital audio players, digital cameras, PDAs and cellular phones.
Designed for the digital professional or ‘power’ user, the new 512 MB Hi-Speed Elite Pro provides faster transfer rates for essentially anyone wanting increased performance from digital devices which utilize SD Card technology.
Delivering Kingston’s best price to performance value, the new 1 GB standard SD card offers all SD Card users the advantage being able to store tremendous amounts of data in a secure environment.
SD/512-S Features/Benefits
Features / Benefits
Compliant - with the SD Card Association specification
Speedy - ultra-fast data transfer rate up to 7.7 MB/sec write rate and up to 8.2MB.sec. read rate
Small - about the size of a postage stamp (24mm X 32mm X 2.1mm)
Secure - built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
Reliable - lifetime warranty
Simple - as easy as plug-and-play
Economical - low power consumption is easy on device’s batteries
SD/1GB Features/Benefits
Compliant - with the SD Card Association card specification
Speed** - Up to 5MB/sec. read rate. Up to 1.5MB/sec. write rate
Small - about the size of a postage stamp (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
Secure - built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
Reliable - lifetime warranty
Simple - as easy as plug-and-play
Economical - low power consumption is easy on device's batteries
Versatile - PC Card Type II slot compatible when using appropriate
Kingston digital media adapter
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif., 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 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston, go to kingston.com/asia.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact Heather Skinner, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, (714) 438-1817 (Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room at kingston.com/press/default.asp
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. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Digital Media Guide at Kingston.com/Digital_Media_Guide. *Prices subject to change without notice.
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Virginia Gaw
Kingston Technology Co., Inc.
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