SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that the 64-gigabyte (GB) SanDisk® pSSD Gen2 was selected by LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communication, as the Solid State Drive (SSD) of choice for its new ultra-thin mobile PC. Unlike conventional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), SSDs have no moving parts, improving durability which helps prevent data loss resulting from drive failure. In addition, SSD-equipped computers run cooler and more quietly, consume less power and deliver faster performance than those using HDDs.

The new LG ultra-thin mobile PC combines enhanced performance with fast and accessible 3G mobile broadband connectivity. LG’s device is built with compact dimensions (weighing 970 grams and measuring 298X186X17.6mm thin with an 11.6 inch LCD screen), 3.5hrs of battery life, a webcam and multiple connectivity options (USB, BT WLAN), making portable computing easy and accessible. With a Menlow platform to minimize power consumption, the device runs Microsoft’s Windows® 7 operating system.

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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced an agreement with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to deliver "Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT" exclusively on a special Kingston® DataTraveler® USB Flash drive.

Timed to the DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ release of "Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT," the limited edition drive will be available on www.kingston.com/shop and at major U.S. retailers on January 26, 2010. The film can be backed up on up to three PCs and is compatible with Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows 7 operating systems. Windows Media Player is required for viewing.

"Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is dedicated to exploring new distribution channels, and we are pleased to work together with Kingston on a program that introduces consumers to Flash memory as a vehicle for enjoying their favorite movies on devices like netbooks and PCs," said Joe Arancio, senior vice president, digital distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high-reliability memory and flash-based storage as an alternative to hard disk drives, plans to unveil an array of next-generation solid state drives (SSDs) along with other premium hardware at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show to be held January 7-10, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada. With its finger on the pulse of emerging and booming markets, OCZ’s impending line of SSDs is designed to optimize entire businesses as well as the computing experiences of everyday consumers.

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“For this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, OCZ continues to build on its lineup of SSD solutions designed for enterprise-class applications,” commented Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology Group. “We are uniquely positioned as the leading developer of SSDs, which we believe will ultimately replace traditional hard drives. In addition to our robust lineup of 2.5-inch solid state drives, we will be launching new drives at CES with interfaces that include SAS and PCI-E. These interfaces make it easier than ever for enterprise clients to replace expensive-to-maintain, traditional storage media with a higher-performing and more reliable solution.”

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Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today launched the JetFlash® 300, the newest member of its well-known USB flash drive family. The slim compact JetFlash 300 offers reliable, efficient data transfer and ample storage capacity that stores up to 16GB of data, providing a convenient way to transport and share loads of documents, photos and music at an amazingly affordable price.

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Drawing inspiration from black obsidian—a mineral known for its deep luminous black color and intense polished shine, the JetFlash 300 has a smooth gloss-black finish embellished with an adorable color band indicating its storage capacity. A bright LED indicator will automatically light up whenever the drive is accessed, thus making data transfer easy, straightforward and convenient. Besides, the JetFlash 300 weighs only 8.5 grams, making it lightweight enough to carry around and easy to slip into the user’s pocket or purse.

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KINGMAX, world-leading memory product manufacturer, recently announced the 32GB Class 10 SDHC memory card featuring fast writing, large capacity and waterproof features. With a writing speed of over 20MB/sec on a total capacity of 32GB, users can display the full continuous shooting speed of cameras without worrying about insufficient storage space. Also, the IPX8-compliant waterproof performance helps professionals prevent data damage from accidents.

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The bustling US MBL World Champion Series has just finished, and there was not an empty seat in any single match of this annual event. When watching these spectacular matches, there is no reason for any spectator to miss any opportunity to shoot the excellent performances of the players. If the memory card does not support fast writing, continuous shooting will be unable to shoot continuously. Therefore, KINGMAX introduces the 32GB Class 10 SDHC memory card. Complying with the Class 10 standard specified by SD Association, this memory card allows users to apply continuous shooting at a faster speed without using a professional SLR camera with its high writing speed at 20MB/sec or faster. Also, it is particularly suitable for the continuous shooting of sports events, pets, children and other fast-moving objects. Even amateurs can capture every moment of a great event!

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