Kingston Announced 2GB and 800MHz Laptop-Use Memory

Memory maker Kingston Technology announced it is first to offer a full production launch of laptop-use 2GB 533 MHz and 667 MHz ValueRAM SO-DIMMs concurrent with the release of new 800 MHz ValueRAM SO-DIMMs.

“The new larger capacity, high-performance memory modules are designed to meet the growing demands of notebook computers and miniPCs, Also, the faster speed SO-DIMMs are in preparation for the industry migration to the 800 MHz platform”, the Kingston’s press release says.

It is predicted when the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system launches, more users will choose to move to at least 2 GB of system memory to gain improved productivity. The faster 800MHz memory can be paired with Intel’s next-generation Centrino Pro (codenamed Santa Rosa) notebook platform, providing up to 800MHz front-side bus. The Intel’s Santa Rosa platform is scheduled for introduction in the first half of 2007.

Kingston ValueRAM SO-DIMM Memory Modules Pricing

KVR533D2S4/2G 2-GB 533 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL4 SO-DIMM $589.00
KVR667D2S5/2G 2-GB 667 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $640.00
KVR800D2S5/512 512-MB 800 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $108.00
KVR800D2S5/1GB 1-GB 800 MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SO-DIMM $210.00

There is no info about availability dates.

Press Release

[…] Last year, Kingston and Transcend also announced 800MHz SODIMMs. The only 800MHz notebook memory modules that we have found at online retailers are Kingston’s ValueRAM 1GB KVR800D2S5/1G and 512MB KVR800D2S5/512. PC Mall offers these products for $41.99 and $79.99 respectively. […]