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Kingston Launches 667-MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory; Ready to Support Future High-Performance Notebook Market
High-performance modules hit market ahead of notebook, mobile systems able to utilize new technology. DDR2 Technology!

Fountain Valley, CA – (October 11, 2005), Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of ValueRAM® DDR2 667-MHz (PC2-6400) memory modules to support next generation notebook and mobile systems. The new Kingston® ValueRAM 667-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SO-DIMM modules are available in 256-MB, 512-MB and 1-GB capacities, shipping immediately in limited quantity.

"Kingston is delivering the next evolution of ValueRAM DDR2 SO-DIMM memory, ready to support the newest notebook designs being prepared for the market," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. "Like all ValueRAM products, the new 667-MHz modules were designed and qualified by careful selection of the best components, then assembled and tested for ultimate performance," continued Tekunoff.

"ATI is thrilled to work with industry leaders like Kingston to ensure the broadest compatibility of high-end memory modules with our Radeon Xpress 200 chipsets," said Reuven Soraya, Director of Marketing, ATI's Chipset Business Unit. "Through our close working relationship with Kingston, consumers will be able to harness the true power of Kingston's ValueRAM® 667-MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM modules in Radeon Xpress 200-based notebooks. Moreover, ATI's Radeon Xpress 200M is the only mobile chipset available today with support for DDR2-667 memory."

ValueRAM 667-MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Features:
  • Tested at 667-Mhz for optimal performance
  • 1.8 Volts operation, reducing power consumption by about 50 percent compared to DDR.
Kingston ValueRAM DDR2 667-MHz SO-DIMM Memory Modules
Part NumberCapacity and FeaturesMSRP (U.S. only)
KVR667D2S5/256 256-MB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM $58.00
KVR667D2S5/512 512-MB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM $87.00
KVR667D2S5/1G 1-GB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM $165.00

For more detailed information on ValueRAM DDR2 technology and Kingston memory products, please visit the Kingston Technology Web site at kingston.com or the ValueRAM Web site at valueram.com.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Founded in 1987, 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. Kingston's back-end processing facility supports memory test and logistics. 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).

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