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Kingston and Paramount Digital Entertainment Team Up for Movies on Flash Memory
Kingston and Paramount announced today that the two have teamed up to deliver Paramount movies on Kingston flash memory products. The partnership will deliver full-length movies to consumers as a bundle package sale.
Neither company divulged when the partnership will launch its first products or how the products will be packaged. I bet it will be along the lines of the Godfather flash drives we have seen before with the movie on a drive carrying logos from the film. What movies will be seen first is unknown as well. Read more
Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Offers new SSD Desktop Upgrade Solution
Kingston has announced its latest desktop SSD upgrade kit. The new kit is a bargain and is designed to be a boot drive for the OS. The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is the latest edition to the family of drives and is available for as low as $84.49 after rebates at Newegg.com.
The full retail price of the drive isn't much more than the discounted price after rebates. The 40Gb boot drive sells for $115 and will ship on November 9th. The drive has a sequential read speed of 170MB/sec and 40MB/sec write speeds. The drive uses a 2.5-inch form factor. Read more
Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Makes 40 GB SSD
Solid state drive technology is moving forward pretty quickly these days. 16 and 32 GB SSDs are fairly common now, and Kingston's just introduced a new, low cost 40 GB SSD. This drive isn't intended for storage, however. The idea, as Electronista states, is to put your operating system and key apps on the SSD, and have a second, normal hard drive for actual storage.
Solid state drives are much, much faster than traditional spindle HDs. The Kingston 40 GB has a 170 MB/s read speed and a 40 MB/s write speed. That's around four times faster than a traditional hard drive. Loading your OS and major apps onto an SSD will speed your machine up substantially.
Read morePosted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:15:34 CDT | by Robert Evans
Kingston Launches MobileLite Generation Two
Kingston Digital has announced the release of the new MobileLite G2 flash card reader. The reader is compatible with Mac and PCs and supports most major popular memory card formats. The device can read SD, SDHC, microSD, microSDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo, and M2 formats.
The little reader has retractable covers on each side to protect the USB connector and the flash memory slot from damage. It also ships with a lanyard and a short extension cable to make it easy to reach USB plugs on your computer. Read more
Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Improves Speeds on DataTraveler 410 USB Flash Drive
Kingston has announced that it has increased the speed on one of its flash drives called the DataTraveler 400. The drive can be had in up to 32GB capacity. With such a high capacity offering, faster speeds are very important to allow large files to be moved more quickly.
The drive is also password protected to prevent unauthorized access to the data on the drive. The drive now has read and write speeds of 20MB/sec. Other capacities are available as well with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB drives in the line. Read more
Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:53:30 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Launches RAM for Intel Core i5 Platform
Intel has made its new line of Core i5 CPUs official today and along with the new CPUs comes new RAM for machines using them. Kingston has announced that it is the first manufacturer to offer 2133MHz RAM for the Intel Core i5 platform.
The RAM is for both the new i5 and the existing i7 Intel CPU lines. The HyperX RAM runs at 2133MHz and uses only 1.65 volts of power. 4GB dual channel kits are being offered and the kits have overhead for overclocking for additional performance. Read more
Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston SSDNow V+ SSD Unveiled
Kingston has unveiled its latest SSD called the SSDNow V+. The new SSD is shipping already and has capacities up to 256GB. The main improvement in the new SSD is faster performance with more IOPS per second.
Kingston promises that the drive has 4K file size read speeds of up to 6300 IOPS and random 4K writes of up to 291 IOPS. The sequential read speed is up to 220MB/sec and write speeds are up to 180MB/sec. Read more
Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Unveils 128GB DataTraveler Flash Drive
Kingston has announced a new DataTraveler flash drive that is a first for the market. The small flash drive packs 128GB of storage inside its case. Along with tons of storage space, the flash drive also offers password protection.
The drive is called the DataTraveler 200 and uses a capless design with a retractable USB connector. The retracting design protects the connector without having to worry about losing caps. If 128GB of storage is too much other capacities are available as well. Read more
Posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Unveils HyperX Fan
PC enthusiasts are rather like automotive enthusiasts in that they like to soup up their computers with fast parts and add bling with lights and other shiny accessories. Kingston has announced a new product called the HyperX Fan that will help enthusiasts make their computer faster and add some bling at the same time.
The HyperX Fan has dual 60mm fans that blows down on the Ram to keep it cool. Keeping the Ram cool is one of the most important things when users are overclocking their computers. The fan is made from the same blue anodized aluminum that the HyperX Ram heat shields are made from. Read more
Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Announces First 12GB 3-channel DDR3 RAM for Core i7
Kingston has announced the first 12GB triple channel DDR3 HyperX RAM kit for the Intel Core i7 platform. The memory runs at 1600Mhz and includes three 4GB RAM modules clad in the familiar Kingston Blue and silver HyperX heat spreaders.
Kingston says that the 12GB kit is the largest kit of HyperX triple channel RAM available and that kits are also available in 3GB and 6GB capacities. Other HyperX triple-channel kits are available in up to 2GHz frequencies. The big (really big) downside to the new Kingston Ra/m kit is that it costs $1400. Read more
Posted on Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Offers SSDNow M Series Bundle
Kingston has announced a new bundle kit for users looking to add an SSD to other computers called the SSDNow M Series. The kit is available with either an 80GB or 160GB SSD. The SSDs used in the kit are Kingston badged Intel X-25M SATA SSDs.
Along with the SSD itself, the kits include all the needed installation hardware and software to clone the current hard drive to the new SSD. The software included is Acronis True image and a 2.5-inch USB enclosure is included along with 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch drive bay brackets and mounting screws. SATA data power and data cable extenders are included as well. Read more
Posted on Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston DataTraveler Vault Gets Mac Compatibility
Mac users who are looking for a flash drive with high storage capacity that is compatible with the Mac OS and offers data encryption have a new option to choose form Kingston. The DataTraveler Vault- Privacy Edition is now Mac compatible and secures data with hardware-based on-the-fly 256-bit AES encryption.
Kingston promises that the flash drive has fast transfer rates and is protected from brute-force attacks by locking down after ten unsuccessful attempts to log into the drive's secure vault. After the drive is locked out, a reformat is required before it can be used again. Read more
Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Launches HyperX Netbook RAM
Kingston has announced new HyperX RAM that is designed for netbook computers. The RAM is high-performance and offers 2GB of DDR2 on a single SODIMM specifically aimed at netbooks running the Intel Atom processor.
Kingston says that the new RAM is shipping immediately and promises to increase performance of the netbook by offering faster latency timings and supporting a 533MHz FSB. Many netbook computers only include 1GB of RAM so adding another GB could help performance as well. Read more
Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Announces 16GB microSDHC Card
Kingston has unveiled a massive capacity microSDHC card at MWC 2009 with 16GB of storage. The new 16GB card can store 3,000 digital music tracks, 9,000 images from a 5MP camera phone or up to 16 hours of video.
Kingston says that newer models of handsets from LG, Nokia, RIM, and Sony Ericsson support the 16GB capacity. A firmware update may be required to support the new capacity. The card is compliant with the SD specification v2.0 and includes an adapter for full-size SD card slots. Read more
Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:26:29 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston HyperX T1 Memory Launches
Kingston announced today that it is shipping select new RAM products with a new heatspreader called T1. The T1 heat spreader uses HyperX Thermal Xchange HTX technology to diffuse heat built up from overclocking with more efficiency.
Kingston is using the new T1 spreader on both DDR3 and DDR2 kits. The DDR3 kits are triple channel kits for the new Core i7 CPU and are offered in 2GHz, 1866MHz, and 1800MHz frequencies. All of the Core i7 kits operate on 1.65V to avoid damaging the CPU. A 3GB 2GHz triple channel kit retails for $435. Read more
Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:24:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Launches HyperX DDR3 Triple Channel Kits
One of the coolest features of the coming Intel Core i7, X58 platform is that it supports triple channel memory. The catch is that the memory voltage the new system will handle are significantly lower than previous systems. This means that enthusiasts will likely need new RAM for the platform.
Kingston has announced its first triple channel HyperX DDR3 kit for the platform. The kit promises speeds of 2GHz at only 1.65V, the max for the platform. The RAM comes in kits including three 1GB DIMMS. Also available are 1866MHz, 1800MHz, and low latency 1600MHz and 1375MHz kits. The high-end kit costs $334 with the low-end value triple channel kits going for $132. Read more
Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Launches DDR3 HyperX RAM at 2GHz
Noted high-end memory maker Kingston has announced its latest DDR3 RAM product. The new memory runs at 2GHz and Kingston says it is the fastest DDR3 memory available at the time. Shipping now, the 2GHz HyperX PC3-16000 modules are available in 2GB kits.
EPP profiles are programmed into the RAM for use with compatible motherboards. A 2GB kit with timings of CL9-9-9-27 at 1.9v will retail for $227. Read more
Posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2008 07:58:29 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Adds Super High Capacity 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
It wasn't so long ago the 2 GB SD card was considered to be really large. Then we moved to 4 GB, then 8 GB, and finally 16 GB capacities. With many of today's digital HD camcorders being able to record to SDHC cards, even 16 GB wasn't enough capacity for some users.
To meet the demand for even more capacity Kingston Technology has announced a new 32 GB Elite Pro SDHC memory card. Kingston says that the new 32 GB card can capture more than 6000 full resolution 10 megapixel images or over eight hours of HD video at 6 Mbps. The card is rated as a speed class 4, guaranteeing 4 MB per second minimum data transfer rate. All that storage capacity doesn't come cheap though, the suggested retail price for the 32 GB memory card is $308. Read more
Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:56:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Introduces DataTraveler 400 Pocket Disaster Recovery Kit
Kingston announced a new product called the DataTraveler 400 Pocket Disaster Recovery kit. The kit consists of a Kingston flash drive with up to 8GB of storage that is pre-loaded with Symantec Recovery Disk software.
The pre-installed software can aid in the recovery of a PC in the event of a system failure. The drive can provide full Windows OS command functionality and allows the user to access disk tools and network utilities. Three drive capacities are available including a 2GB for $19, 4GB for $36, and 8GB for $67. Read more
Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:47:59 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston Adds 8GB microSDHC Card to Mobile Memory Line
The demand for mobile memory cards is increasing with each new music player and smartphone that is released. Many of the hottest items on the market are now including microSD card slots for memory expansion. Kingston has added a new 8GB microSDHC card to its line.
Kingston says its card can store more than 1,500 digital songs, 4,000 images, and up to 8 hours of video. The price for the 8Gb microSDHC card from Kingston is $58. Kingston points out that not all of the microSD slot equipped devices on the market can read microSDHC cards. Read more
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:02:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3K2/2GN DDR3-1800 Review
Today we are checking out a 2GB DDR3 RAM kit from Kingston’s HyperX line. This RAM is a great lower cost kit that performs well and has overclocking headroom.
If you are using a new NVIDIA 790i Ultra mainboard, this RAM is perfect for you since it is NVIDIA SLI certified as well. Read more
Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 13:58:11 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
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