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Kingston Technology 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 utilise new technology.

[13 October 2005] Kingston Technology, 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 Technology 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 Technology is delivering the next evolution of ValueRAM DDR2 SO-DIMM memory, ready to support the newest notebook designs being prepared for the market,” said Thomas Marschner, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Europe, Kingston Technology. “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 Marschner.

“ATI is thrilled to work with industry leaders like Kingston Technology 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 Technology, consumers will be able to harness the true power of Kingston Technology’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 Technology ValueRAM DDR2 667-MHz SO-DIMM Memory Modules
    Part Number Capacity and Features MSRP (+ VAT)
    KVR667D2S5/256 256-MB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM £36
    KVR667D2S5/512 512-MB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM £53
    KVR667D2S5/1G 1-GB 667MHz Unbuffered DDR2 SODIMM £102
For more detailed information on ValueRAM DDR2 technology and Kingston Technology memory products, please visit the Kingston Technology Web site at kingston.com/uk or the ValueRAM Web site at valueram.com.

About Kingston Technology

Kingston Technology 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.

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