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Kingston Technology Boosts CF Ultimate Card Write Speed to 266X
Faster CompactFlash Ultimate Cards Now Include MediaRECOVER Data Recovery Software
Fountain Valley, CA July 23, 2007 Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products,
today announced it is increasing the write speed of its popular line of CompactFlash® Ultimate memory cards to 266X twice
the minimum sustained write speed previously available in the Ultimate line. Kingston® CF Ultimate cards will also have an
added feature of free MediaRECOVER® data recovery software that serves as a recovery tool to help restore lost, deleted
or corrupted image files.
"Photographers using digital SLR cameras are looking for faster card write speeds to capture lifes moments as they happen
without interruption," said Mark Akoubian, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. "Kingstons new CompactFlash Ultimate
266X memory cards maximize a digital cameras performance, delivering the speed and capacity necessary to complete even the
most challenging assignments."
"MediaRECOVER allows photographers to focus on what matters most creating great images," said Korey Bachelder, president,
MediaRECOVER. "Our recovery solution is easy to use and gives photographers added peace of mind. MediaRECOVERs partnership
with Kingston is a win-win for us and consumers."
The MediaRECOVER software is available as a download from Kingstons Web site to aid in the reclamation of lost, deleted
or corrupted files and is compatible with either Windows or Mac operating systems.
Available in 2, 4 and 8GB capacities, Kingstons CompactFlash Ultimate cards offer room to capture and store high volumes
of images in RAW, JPEG, TIFF and other large file formats. As with all Kingston Flash memory cards, CompactFlash Ultimate
cards are backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support.
| Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate Cards |
| Part Number | Capacity and Features | MSRP (U.S. only). Prices subject to change. |
| CF/2GB-U2 | 2GB CompactFlash Ultimate card | $ 83.00 |
| CF/4GB-U2 | 4GB CompactFlash Ultimate card | $ 144.00 |
| CF/8GB-U2 | 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate card | $ 280.00 |
Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate Features and Specifications:
- Capacities*: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
- Dimensions: 1.43" x 1.68" x 0.13" (36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm) - CF Type 1
- Speed Rating** 45MB/sec. read rate and 40MB/sec. write rate
- Data Recovery Utility: MediaRECOVER for Windows/Mac
- Operating Temperature: 32 F to 140 F (0 C to 60 C)
- Storage Temperature: -4 F to 185 F (-20 C to 85 C)
- Standardized: complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
- Easy: plug and play
- Guaranteed: lifetime warranty
- Economical: autosleep mode preserves system battery life
For more detailed information visit the Kingston Web site at: www.kingston.com/flash.
About MediaRECOVER, LLC
MediaRECOVER, LLC is a leading data recovery and security solution provider creating innovative and award-winning
products for corporations, organizations and individuals. The company began as a provider of digital photo recovery
services and software. Increasingly, vital information is stored on computer media. To manage this data MediaRECOVER
provides leading technology products for file recovery, disk wiping and restoration. The company's products are
distributed world-wide via retail, e-commerce and a direct sales force. Founded in 2001, the privately-held company
is located in Chandler, AZ.
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the worlds largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs,
manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for
PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates,
Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United
States, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information,
please call 800-337-8410 or visit www.kingston.com.
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