Kingston Launches DDR2 667MHz SO-DIMM Memory
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:36 pm
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.
High-performance modules hit market ahead of notebook, mobile systems able to utilize new technology.
Kingston Technology usually launches memory modules when the market is ready, but every so often Kingston likes to be the first memory company to launch a new memory speed. Today Kingston released their 667MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM memory modules for notebooks and custom applications. Legit Reviews is looking forward to the use of 667MHz memory in notebooks as the upcoming Intel Yonah Pentium M processors can use the extra bandwidth. Cheers to Kingston for letting consumers know that they are ready before every company is ready.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:
KVR667D2S5/256 256-MB: $58.00
KVR667D2S5/512 512-MB: $87.00
KVR667D2S5/1G 1-GB: $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
that is awesome, to see Kingston stepping up to the plate ahead of other manufacturers. I just hope the ValueRam version settles well with most of the enthusiast populous. I know it would definitely settle well with OEM manufacturers, a good cheap solution with decent performance with plenty of headroom for margin? I would say so 