Kingston HyperX T1 Memory Launches

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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

New Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX 4GB and 8GB announced

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Sony announced the new Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX aimed at HD cameras.
The new Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX comes with a choice of 4GB and 8GB capacity and a read speed of 20MB/second and 15MB/second write.

When used with the supplied USB adaptor for maximum speed, the PRO-HG Duo HX can shorten data transfer time by one-third compared to a Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2). Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 03:28:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Crucial Announces New DDR3 RDIMM Memory Modules for Server Applications

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Crucial announced new memory modules today that support next-generation server technology. The Crucial RDIMM DDR3 modules were developed to support the enterprise computing market and are available in DDR3-1066MHz and DDR3-1333MHz ECC modules.

Both available RAM speeds will be available in 1 GB and 2 GB kits. The new memory kits will also be qualified for the Lexar Media Crucial Alliance Program that provides access to server specific tech support, bulk shipping options, and the option of on-site spare modules. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:09:29 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Kingston Adds Super High Capacity 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

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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 Adds 8GB microSDHC Card to Mobile Memory Line

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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

IOGEAR Announces Universal Memory Banks

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IOGEAR announced a pair of new products in its Universal Memory Bank line. The two products are the IOGEAR 12-in-1 Pocket Card Reader/Writer and the IOGEAR 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer. The card readers and writers help to make it easy to move data and files to and from memory cards used in many different device types.

The 12-in-1 Pocket Card Reader/Writer retails for $11.95 and can read SD, microSD, miniSD, MMC Memory Stick and MS Dup cards. The card reader is only 2.5-inches long and 1-inch deep and uses a built-in USB cable that won’t block other USB ports. The 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer works with all popular memory cards and retails for $19.95. Both products are available now for purchase. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:33:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk Launches Extreme III Memory Stick Pro

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SanDisk announced its latest product aimed at Sony electronics called the SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. The MS promises read and write speeds of 30 MB per second and will be available in June.

The new card will come in either 4GB or 8GB capacities and is aimed at Sony DSLR cameras, point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders. In addition to being very fast the cards can also operate in extreme temperatures from -13 to 185 F and ship with software to recover deleted images. Pricing for the cards is $89.99 for the 4GB and $149.99 for the 8GB. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2008 09:05:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 2GB Memory Kit tested

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Tweaktown published a review of the Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 2GB Memory Kit.

Quote from the review: "Patriot has been one of the newer companies to come on board at TweakTown to supply us with their high performance memory for testing, and so far we have been pretty impressed with their line of high performance memory. Once again they have come on board to send us their new series of DDR3 modules. Today we have Patriot’s Viper Fin DDR3 2GB dual channel memory kit. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Announces Fully Buffered Mac Pro Memory

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Corsair is well known for its performance computer memory. Corsair announced this week that it was now offering full buffered memory modules for the Apple Mac Pro line of desktop computers.

The fully buffered DIMMS run at 667MHz and are available in 2GB and 4GB kits. The 2GB kit consists of a pair of 1GB modules and retails for $165. The 4GB kit includes a pair of 2GB modules and retail for $225. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:13:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Racetrack Memory Technology to replace Flash in future iPods

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IBM scientists have developed a new storage technology currently dubbed "racetrack" that promises huge capacity at lower cost.

The racetrack memory technology would lead to the development of 3D micro-electronics away from the current 2D concepts. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:39:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB PC3-12800 Memory Kit Review

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Virtual-HideOut published a review of the Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB PC3-12800 Memory Kit.

Quote from the review: "Crucial has been all over the market as of late with new capacity Flash Cards, USB drives, Solid State Drives, and especially Performance DRAM. Read more

Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair introduces World's first High-Performance Apple Mac Memory Upgrade

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Corsair announced today the world’s first high performance memory modules made especially for the Mac.

The new Corsair memory modules are the industry’s first low latency modules specifically tuned for the new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptop computers.

Corsair says that testing has demonstrated that as much as a 28% overall system performance improvement is achieved with the new Corsair low latency memory modules versus standard Mac upgrade memory. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:03:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nexus HRX-5500 Memory Cooler

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Nexus says that seven years ago it introduced the now industry standard heat spreader used commonly on PC RAM today. Nexus says it is now trying to set a new standard with the launch of its new memory coolers with integrated heat pipes called the HXR-5500.

The HXR-5500 has an integrated heatpipe with a 5mm diameter. The pipe transfers heat to the attached aluminum heatsink for dissipation. Nexus claims a temperature drop of 13 to 14 degrees C compared to stock heat spreaders. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:25:42 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 Review

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The testers at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000.

Quote from the review: "If you don’t likes using your notebook’s touchpad, a wireless USB mouse is the best substitute. Microsoft’s offering on this front is an innovative little puck that recharges through USB, has 1GB of flash memory in the receiver, and includes cool magnetic cables that allow the mouse to charge while in use. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Intel and Partner Sample PCM Memory

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Intel and STMicroelectronics announced they have begun shipping prototype samples of a new memory technology called Phase Change Memory (PCM). This is the first fully functional silicon delivered to customers for evaluation.

The code name for the memory device is “Alverstone” and it uses PCM technology for fast read and write speeds at a power consumption lower than conventional flash memory. The PCM memory also allows for bit alterability seen in RAM. Read more

Posted on Thu, 7 Feb 2008 07:20:48 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Lexar Expands Kodak Branded Memory Offerings

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With more and more digital cameras, camcorders, and MP3 players using SD and other forms of memory cards it’s nice to see more competition in the market to drive prices down. Lexar announced today that it is expanding its line of Kodak branded memory cards.

The expanded line will include new microSD and microSDHC products. Other products will include more Kodak branded flash drives and new higher capacity SDHC cards. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:49:42 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Eye-Fi Memory Card Review

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Hi-Tech Reviews published a review of the Eye-Fi Memory Card.

Quote from the review: "Anyone that owns a digital camera knows how boring it can be when you have shot a memory card full of pictures and then you need to stop to find either the USB connector cable or try and find your card reader that you absent-mindedly forgot at brother-in-laws birthday party. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rambus Licenses High-speed Memory Technology to Toshiba

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Rambus announced today that it had licensed its XDR memory architecture to Toshiba to be used in HDTVs. Rambus’ XDR, XIO and XMC will be used in conjunction to provide Toshibas HDTVs with 4.8Gbps of throughput.

The higher performance delivered by this Rambus technology will allow Toshiba’s 1080p HDTVs to operate at 120Hz refresh rates and 12-bit color depths while showing full HD PiP. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:42:31 CST | by Shane McGlaun

USB Mixtape Memory Stick

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The USB Mixtape Memory Stick is a great retro-styled modern day personal gadget gift.

The USB Mixtape is a 64MB USB flash drive that comes in a package that looks like a good old audio tape.
You can give the gift of handpicked music and write the tracks on the cassette cover. This almost looks like a self made gift. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Upgrading Asus Eee PC Memory does not void Warranty anymore

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The Asus Eee PC comes with a small sticker over one of the screws you need to remove to upgrade the RAM that says that you would void the warranty doing this.
Now Asus has issued a statement saying that you can upgrade memory and it will not void the existing limited warranty. Asus will change the sticker in coming Asus Eee releases and also update the warranty information. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:58:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung GDDR5 ultra-fast Graphics Memory Chips announced

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Samsung announces GDDR5, the world's fastest memory chip with a density of 512MB.

The Samsung GDDR5 chips transfer data at 6 gigabits per second. That is four times faster than current high-end graphics chips.
Read more

Posted on Sun, 2 Dec 2007 12:45:22 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr