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Kingston Launches MMCplus, 256-MB MMC, 512-MB RS-MMC and Hi-Speed SD Cards to Support Booming Digital Device Markets
Hsinchu, Taiwan – (March 29, 2005) – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the further expansion of its digital media product offerings with several new products:

  • MMCplus cards in 256-MB, 512-MB and 1-GB capacities
  • 256-MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) card
  • 512-MB Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) card
  • 1-GB Elite Pro Hi-Speed Secure Digital (SD) card
  • 1-GB DataTraveler USB Flash Drive
Based on the high-speed MMC card format, the new MMCplus cards offer increased performance and flexibility. Perfect for data-intensive applications such as digital imaging and digital music, the new MMCplus cards feature 2.7-3.6V operation, 26 MHz clock frequency and support x1, x4 and x8 bus widths. In addition, for offering more alternatives to customers and fulfilling different market needs, Kingston increased the standard MMC cards to 256-MB, the the Hi-Speed SD cards to 1-GB, and the DataTraveler to 1-GB. In March 2005, Kingston increased the Reduced-Size MMC cards to 512-MB. After the new product launch, Kingston digital media applications must let customers enjoy using their digital media devices.

The launch of the new digital media supports the evolving digital market and is aligned with Kingston's participation in the Photo Marketing Association International Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

"As more cameras, mobile phones and digital devices demand higher speed and greater capacity for their digital media, Kingston will continue to provide our customers with the latest in high-performance digital media solutions," said Scott Chen, Vice President, APAC Business Development, Kingston. "We targeted the launch of these new items during PMA to demonstrate our commitment to this booming market," added Scott. For more information on Kingston's digital media products, please visit http://www.kingston.com/india.

Kingston MMCplus, MMC, Hi-Speed SD and DataTraveler Products
MMCplus MMC/256+
MMC/512+
MMC/1GB+
Standard MMC MMC/256
Reduced-Size MMC MMCRS/512
Hi-Speed SD SD/1GB-S
1-GB DataTraveler KUSBDTI/1GB

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, please go to http://www.kingston.com/india.

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