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Kingston Technology Introduces One Gigabyte CompactFlash Elite Pro Card
Kingston Technology's Elite Pro Line Expands to Provide Fast, High-Capacity Media Storage for Advanced Amateur and Professional Photographers

[15 April, 2004] Kingston Technology, the world's leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the immediate availability of a 1GB CompactFlash Elite Pro card featuring the latest in high-density flash components. Kingston Technology's latest 1GB CompactFlash Elite Pro provides a low price per megabyte solution of reliable, high-speed media.

Technological advancements combined with the increased popularity of high-end digital devices are driving the demand for higher capacity CompactFlash memory cards. Responding to this dynamic market, Kingston Technology extended its line of high-speed CompactFlash cards with the release of its Elite Pro line of products. Backed by Kingston Technology's renowned service and support, the new 1GB CompactFlash card is designed to enhance performance of demanding imaging applications used by both advanced amateur and professional photographers.

"Kingston Technology's 1GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards are ideally suited for imaging professionals who want to maximise their storage capabilities," said, Nicoletta Laffi, digital media products manager, Kingston Technology. "With ultra fast transfer rates, users will enjoy more efficient production workflow than ever before," added Laffi.

When used in conjunction with a matching high-performance digital device, Kingston Technology's CF Elite Pro provides an ultra fast transfer time with a write speed of up to 5.2MB per second and a read speed of up to 6.1MB per second.

Product Highlights

Standardized:   Complies with CompactFlash Association specification and standards
Small:   One-third the size of a traditional PC Card
Easy to use:   Plug-and-play compatible
Versatile:   Use with available PC Card Type II adapter to make data transfer quick and easy
Economical:   Autosleep mode to preserve system battery life
Dual Voltage:   3.3V and 5V dual voltage support
Compatible:   Supports MacIntosh, OS and Windows applications 98 and above
Guaranteed:   Five-year warranty

Kingston Technology's 1GB Type I CompactFlash Elite Pro card, part number: CF/1024-S has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of £231.00 (excluding VAT). All Kingston Technology CompactFlash products come with a five-year warranty and free technical support. For more information on Kingston Technology's Digital Media product line visit the Kingston Technology website at www.kingston.com/flash.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston Technology operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif., including Payton Technology Corp., Kingston Technology's back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics. With the advent of Payton, Kingston Technology supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston Technology serves a network of distributors, OEMs and retail customers in more than 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston Technology, call the European toll free number on 00800 8888 0101 or go to www.kingston.com/uk.

For further information please call the international free phone line 00800 8888 0101.

For further information, please contact:

Anne McCreary or Andy Chatterton
Fresh Communications
Tel: 020 7739 7744
Fax: 020 7739 7789
Email: andrew@freshcommunications.com
or anne@freshcommunications.com

Brigitte Haas
PR Manager EMEA
Kingston Technology
Tel: 01932 738813
Fax: 01932 738811
Email: bhaas@kingston-technology.com

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