Released by Kingston Technology:
Kingston Technology Introduces Two and Four Gigabyte CompactFlash Cards
CompactFlash Product Line Expands to Provide Faster, Higher Capacity
Media Storage for Advanced Amateur and Professional Photographers
22 September 2004 - Kingston Technology, the world’s leading independent memory manufacturer, announces the immediate availability of 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards featuring the latest in high-density Flash components to optimise performance and storage capabilities.
As technological advancements produce more sophisticated digital devices, demand for higher-performing CompactFlash is continuing to grow. "Expanding our Elite Pro line to include the 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards is essential to support imaging professionals with the best digital storage for their high-end cameras and devices" said Thomas Marschner, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Europe, Kingston Technology.
The new 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro cards provide a low-price-per-megabyte solution of reliable, high-speed media. With ultra-fast transfer rates, users will enjoy a more efficient workflow.
The cards also enhance performance of power-hungry imaging applications used by both advanced amateur and professional photographers. When used in conjunction with matching high-performance digital devices, Kingston Technology’s CF Elite Pro cards provide ultra-fast transfer times with read speeds up to 10 MB/sec. and write speeds up to 8 MB/sec.
Product Highlights:
Standardised: Complies with CompactFlash Association specification and standards
Fast: Supports data transfer rates up to 10 MB/sec. read and 8 MB/sec. write
Small: One-third the size of a traditional PC Card
Easy to use: Plug and play
Versatile: Use with available PC Card Type II adapter for quick and easy data transfer
Economical: Autosleep mode preserves system battery life
Dual Voltage: 3.3 V and 5.0 V dual voltage support
Compatible: Supports Macintosh OS and Windows applications 98 and above
Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty
Kingston Technology’s 2-GB Type I CompactFlash Elite Pro card, part number: CF/2GB-S has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of £139 (+VAT) and the 4-GB card, part number: CF/4GB-S has an MSRP of £318 (+VAT). All Kingston Technology CompactFlash products come with a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more information on Kingston Technology’s complete Digital Media product line, visit the Kingston Technology website at www.kingston.com/digitalmedia.
