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Kingston Technology introduces 1GB high-capacity CompactFlash storage cards

Extended CompactFlash card line provides reliable media storage for digital still cameras and portable computing devices
Johannesburg, 21 Oct 2002

Kingston Technology Company, Inc, the world`s leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the immediate availability of a 1GB CompactFlash card featuring the latest in high-density flash components. Kingston`s newest high-capacity CompactFlash card provides a low, price per megabyte solution of reliable, high-speed media. Kingston`s products are distributed in southern Africa by Axiz.

The technological advancement and increase in popularity of mobile and high-end digital devices is driving the demand for higher capacity CompactFlash memory cards. Devices such as high-resolution digital still cameras, portable digital assistants (PDAs) and MP3 players all need a reliable and easy way to store and transport vital information. Kingston`s CompactFlash cards are rugged, flexible and can store up to 1GB of data. This increased capacity means that Kingston`s 1GB CompactFlash card can store up to 1 000 digital images or up to 20 hours of digital music.

"Kingston`s expanding line of CompactFlash memory products are ideally suited to fit today`s digital storage needs," says Ian Rayner, Kingston brand manager at Axiz. "Kingston`s announcement today reaffirms our commitment to providing digital storage solutions for today`s technologically advanced, fast-paced, mobile work environments," adds Rayner.

All Kingston CompactFlash products come with a five-year warranty and free technical support. For more information on Kingston`s Digital Media product line and a copy of the latest comprehensive Digital Media White Paper, visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com/flash.

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Kingston Technology Company

Kingston Technology Company, Inc, is the world`s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and California, including Payton Technology Corp, Kingston`s back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics. With the advent of Payton, Kingston supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 3 000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston, go to www.kingston.com.

Axiz

Axiz is a distributor of products from market leaders HP, Microsoft, Intel, Kingston, Lexmark, 3Com, Symantec and LG, and also carries a wide range of leading brand components and solutions. More information is available at www.axiz.com.

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