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Kingston Introduces Versatile RS-MMC and miniSD Cards To Support Mobile Phone, Digital Device Markets
Addition of Flexible Flash Memory Readies for Future Integration, Rounds Out Product Line-up

Las Vegas, NV - CES January 6, 2005, -- Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the world's leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the release of two new flash memory product offerings designed to target the expanding mobile phone and mobile digital device markets: Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) cards and mini Secure Digital (miniSD) cards.

The two cards are slated for use in future mobile phones and digital devices with enhanced functionality. Popular digital devices such as camera phones, PDAs, MP3 players, smartphones, and digital cameras will soon be utilizing RS-MMC and miniSD cards. To maximize flexibility and ease of use for the end user, Kingston's RS-MMC and miniSD cards ship with adapters that allow each to fit into their respective standard size format.

"Currently there are a handful of devices that take advantage of RS-MMC and miniSD cards, but we expect these technologies to become widely used over the next 18 months," said Mike Kuppinger, flash memory product manager, Kingston.

RS-MMC and miniSD Features/Benefits:

    Compliant - RS-MMC: with MMC specification; miniSD with SD card specifications
    Ultra-Portable - slim, small card design
    Reliable - lifetime warranty
    Versatile -when combined with the appropriate adapter, can be used as a full-size MMC or SD card
    Simple - as easy as plug and play
    Economical -low power consumption for better device battery life

    Kingston RS-MMC and miniSD Flash Memory Products
    Part NumberMSRP (U.S. only)
    RS-MMC
    MMCRS/64$20.00
    MMCRS/128$25.00
    miniSD
    SDM/64$17.00
    SDM/128$28.00
    SDM/256$42.00
Kingston's RS-MMC cards will be released in 64 and 128-MB capacities and Kingston miniSD cards will launch in 64, 128 and 256-MB capacities. Larger capacities for both the RS-MMC and miniSD product lines will follow as digital device needs dictate. Both cards carry Kingston's lifetime warranty and award-winning technical support. For more information regarding Kingston's new RS-MMC and miniSD cards, visit the Kingston Web site at kingston.com.

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, call (800) 337-8410, or go to kingston.com.

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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), (714) 438-2720 (Fax). Press images can be found in Kingston's press room at kingston.com/press/default.asp

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