Intel Corporation and Micron Technology today announced the delivery of 3-bit-per-cell (3bpc) NAND flash memory on 25-nanometer (nm) process technology, producing the industry's highest capacity, smallest NAND device. The companies have sent initial product samples to select customers. Intel and Micron expect to be in full production by the end of the year.

The new 64-gigabit (Gb) 3bpc on 25nm memory device offers improved cost efficiencies and higher storage capacity for the competitive USB, SD (Secure Digital) flash card and consumer electronics markets. Flash memory is primarily used to store data, photos and other multimedia for use in capturing and transferring data between computing and digital devices such as digital cameras, portable media players, digital camcorders and all types of personal computers. These markets are under constant pressure to provide higher capacities at low prices.

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ADATA Technology, the worldwide leader in DRAM modules and flash memory products, launched today the C008 retractable USB flash drive. The trendy design features a sliding USB connector, which smoothly extends from and retracts into the drive at the push of a thumb. The capless mechanical design eliminates the hassle of lost drive caps. Furthermore, users can effectively make the USB connector ready for use with just one hand, for greater convenience when speed is necessary.

The newly introduced C008 embodies both functionality and aesthetics. On one hand, the USB connector is concealed in the compact body, fully protected without the need for a drive cap. The matte-textured body is scratchproof and dirt-repellent. On the other hand, the C008 comes in an elegant shape and in two color schemes, expressing its unique personality. The simple curves of this series give a feeling of fashionable comfort. Additionally, the C008 is conveniently designed with a strap hole so that one can easily loop a string through and connect to a keychain or a mobile phone.

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Mach Xtreme Technology, a worldwide leader in top performance, high reliability and user-friendly designed PC components, today unveiled CX Series USB 2.0 flash drives. This eye-catching USB flash drive CX is the most convenient USB 2.0 flash drive designed for consumers who need significant storage capacity.

As PCs became increasingly powerful and able to process larger amounts of data, users needed to get more and more data into and out of their PCs. The MX-CX family of USB 2.0 are compact and reliable, making them ideal for transporting documents, photos, music, video files and more. MX-CX USB 2.0 flash drive requires no separate power cable and is fully plug and play. Mach Xtreme CX flash drive comes in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB flavors.

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CDRLabs has taken a long overdue look at LG's 10x Blu-ray combo drive, the UH10LS20. This new Super Multi Blue drive is capable of 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. On top of that, the UH10LS20 can read Blu-ray Discs at speeds as high as 10x. Add a comment