Toshiba Expands TransMemory(TM) USB Flash Memory Line-Up Including Windows ReadyBoost(TM) for External Windows Vista(TM) Memory |
New TransMemory U2K Series Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost in 1GB to 8GB
Capacities; 32GB Version to be Available by Year-End
IRVINE, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc. (TAEC)* announced today that it has expanded its
TransMemory(TM) family of USB flash memory devices including Windows
ReadyBoost(TM) for use with Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) operating
system. Developed by Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), the TransMemory U2K Series
includes Windows ReadyBoost functionality that enables users to boost
system responsiveness of PCs running Vista by using USB memory as external
memory. The Windows Vista operating system allows qualifying USB flash
drives enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost to provide additional system memory,
thus making PCs more responsive. The new Toshiba TransMemory U2K Series USB
flash drives will initially be available in capacities from 1GB1 to 8GB in
October, with a 32GB version planned by year-end.
Outline of Toshiba TransMemory USB Flash Drives Enhanced for Windows
ReadyBoost
Product Name Part Number Capacity Availability
U2K-008GT 8GB October
TransMemory U2K-004GT 4GB
U2K-002GT 2GB
U2K-001GT 1GB
TransMemory 32GB U2G-032GT 32GB December
Limited Edition
Background and purpose of development
Recently, demand for high capacity USB flash drives enhanced for
Windows ReadyBoost has been steadily increasing the market for USB flash
memory. Personal computers running Windows Vista have fostered development
of increasingly large capacity flash drives, and also the need for
ReadyBoost functionality. In response, Toshiba has developed the U2K series
and the 32GB Limited Edition high capacity version, which include Windows
ReadyBoost.
Key Features
TransMemory U2K Series (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
-- Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
-- Downloadable password lock system
-- Cap cord to prevent loss of cap
TransMemory 32GB Limited Edition (enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost)
-- Supports the ReadyBoost function of Windows Vista
-- Large storage capacity of 32GB
-- Downloadable password lock system
Specifications of New Products
Item Description TransMemory TransMemory
U2K Series 32GB Limited Edition
Capacity 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB 32GB
ReadyBoost Function Supported
Interface USB1.1/USB2.0 Hi-Speed Compatible(2)
Power Supply Voltage Bus powered from USB port.
External Size 63(L)×18.5(W)×8(H)mm 81(L)×20(W)×8(H)mm
Weight Approximately 8.5g Approximately 12g
(main body only) (main body only)
Operating Operating temp.: 0 degrees C to 50 degrees C
Environment Storage temp.: -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C
Operational and storage humidity: 5~95%RH
(non-condensing)
Compatible PC Models USB Interface (Type A) with Windows(R)
2000, Windows(R) XP, Windows Vista(TM) or
Mac OS 10.0.2 and beyond
NAND Flash Background
Toshiba was a principal innovator of NAND- and NOR-type Flash memory
technology in the 1980's and maintains leadership in Flash technology
today, with a complete line of removable and embedded NAND solutions to
meet various application requirements. NAND Flash has become one of the
leading technologies for solid-state storage applications because of its
high-speed programming capability, high-speed erasing, and low cost. The
sequential nature (serial access) of NAND-based Flash memory provides
notable advantages for these block-oriented data storage applications.
Toshiba's NAND Flash memory products are optimized for general solid-state
storage, image file storage and audio for applications such as solid-state
disk drives, digital cameras, audio appliances, set-top boxes and
industrial storage.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable
electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create
market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product
breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributions and fabless chip
companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba
designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions,
discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital
multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components
that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras,
medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating
company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba
Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's
fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer (iSuppli, World's Top
Semiconductor Supplier Rankings in 2006). For additional company and
product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/. For
technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and
specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and
believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to
change without prior notice. Technical and application information
contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product
specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products
are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent
Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's
"Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor
Reliability Handbook." This information is available at
http://www.chips.toshiba.com, or from your TAEC representative.
TransMemory(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Windows, Vista and ReadyBoost are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of
their respective holders.
(1) When used herein in relation to memory density, gigabyte and/or GB
means 1,024x1,024x1,024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity may
be less. For details, please refer to specifications.
(2) USB2.0 Hi-Speed is the name of a compatibility standard and is not
intended to indicate a particular operating speed.
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SOURCE Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
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