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Kingston Expands PC Card Storage Capacity to 1 GB With Release of New DataPak 520

Fountain Valley, CA (July 21, 1997)

Kingston Technology, a leading supplier of PC Card peripherals, today announced the first gigabyte PC Card hard disk storage upgrade with the release of DataPak 520, a PC Card Type III compliant hard disk drive with a native storage capacity of 520 (uncompressed) megabytes, shipping immediately.

With the release of DataPak 520, Kingston addresses the demand for higher capacity, high performance, and more rugged hard disk drives in todays mobile computing environment. Kingstons DataPak 520 is compatible with most conventional disk compression utilities and can achieve the break-through 1GB storage capacity with a 2:1 compression ratio. Additionally, Kingstons DataPak 520 incorporates 128KB dual-ported FIFO data with caching and look-ahead technology to perform at an average seek time of 12ms with a maximum transfer rate of up to 20 megabytes per second.

According to Ray Wang, product manager at Kingston, DataPak 520 is the largest PC Card storage device available today. With the proliferation of PC Card slots and DataPak's large storage capacity, users can actually utilize their desktop personal computers without toting them along while traveling or working remotely.

The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, (MSRP), for DataPak 520 is $549. The introduction of DataPak 520 marks the first time that the price for PC Card storage falls to approximately $1.00 per megabyte, said an exuberant Wang. We are committed to serving the market and look forward to seeing the trend of higher capacity and lower costs continue.

DataPak 520 consumes a mere 10 milli-amps of power in both sleep and standby mode, and only 410 milli-amps in access mode. With this low power draw feature, DataPak offers users the valuable advantage of longer battery life for their portable computers, added Wang. Users now can get more accomplished while traveling.

The newest member to the DataPak family of portable storage solutions, DataPak 520 utilizes the many advantages of the PC Card standard, including portability, security and hot-swapping. DataPak 520 has compact physical dimensions of .41 high x 2.1 wide x 3.3 long; (10.4mm x 53.3mm x 83.8mm); allowing for quick and easy data transporting between systems.

Compatible with most PC Card Type III compliant personal computers and digital devices, DataPak is dynamically loaded with plug n play operating systems. Additionally, DataPak is shipped with CardSoft Card and Socket Services for easy installation in Windows 3.x and DOS environments.

With many of todays portable systems costing upward of $3,000, DataPak is an ideal solution for corporations employing the pool sharing technique for their portable systems. Users can run the application software off the system hard drive and use DataPaks for storing individual files--saving the cost of purchasing multiple systems.

As with all Kingston products, each DataPak is thoroughly tested prior to shipping to ensure full reliability and compatibility. Included with the DataPak is a handy protective pouch for further protection during transportation. To accommodate systems not equipped with a peripheral eject feature, DataPak is packaged with pull-tabs for easy removal. Kingston guarantees the DataPak 520 hard disk drives with a one year warranty and offers free technical support.

Kingston Technology is a recognized leader in PC enhancement products for PCs, servers, notebooks, workstations and printers. Kingston markets its products through a worldwide network of distributors, major reseller chains and independent dealers. Kingston is ISO 9001 certified as part of a continuing global effort to assure customers with the highest levels of both quality products and service.

For additional information on any Kingston product, please contact Kingston Technology at (800) 337-8410.

For additional information, or executive interviews, please contact:
    Peggy Kelly
    Kingston Technology Company
    17600 Newhope Street
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    (714) 435-2615 (Voice)
    714/438-2720--(FAX)



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