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NEW RAMBUS NEWS!.... Date: 01/06 13:00 EST KINGSTON ANNOUNCES ECC AND NON-ECC RIMM MODULES SUPPORTING THE COMPAQ DESKPRO EN KINGSTON FIRST TO MARKET ECC AND NON-ECC RIMM MODULES Supporting Enterprise Systems FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan 6, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Kingston(R) Technology Company, Inc. today announced availability of ECC and non-ECC RIMM(TM) modules supporting the Compaq(R) Deskpro(R) EN. Kingston's proprietary RIMM modules supporting the Compaq Deskpro EN consists of 184-pin ECC and non-ECC Rambus(R) RIMM modules and are compatible with the Intel(R) 820 motherboard. Kingston's RIMM modules for the Compaq Deskpro EN are available in rated speeds of 700MHz and in capacities of 128 and 256 megabytes (MB). (Photo: newscom.com ) "Kingston has been working with Intel and Rambus(R) Inc. since March 1998 and made an early decision to commit major resources to the Kingston Rambus program. Kingston has dedicated millions of dollars to the Rambus RIMM module program and we are able launch new manufacturing lines and purchase high-end Hewlett-Packard(R) and Advantest(R) testers, " said Pamela Dimsho, memory product manager, Kingston. "We are excited to launch our first proprietary RIMM Modules supporting the Compaq Deskpro EN to the consumer. Now that Rambus technology has hit the market, it is Kingston's commitment to provide the most reliable modules in the industry," added Dimsho. The new Compaq Deskpro EN takes advantage of the Intel 820 chipset, and utilizes the latest technology with the Pentium III processor to experience the ultimate in graphics and video conferencing. The system is for the enterprise environment and is designed for manageability, easy serviceability, and consistency. Kingston Part Numbers and Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* Non-ECC Kingston Compaq Deskpro EN RIMM Modules: -- 128MB Module KTC3990/128 $815.00 -- 256MB Module KTC3990/256 $1,636.00 ECC Kingston Compaq Deskpro EN RIMM Modules: -- 128MB Module KTC7337/128 $1,029.00 -- 256MB Module KTC7337/256 $2,015.00 More information on Kingston's Rambus RIMM module program for developers and its global manufacturing centers is available on the Kingston website: kingston.com . About Kingston Technology Company, Inc. With annual sales over $1 billion, Kingston offers a complete line of memory, storage, networking and PC enhancement products. With strictly regulated ISO-registered facilities in the United States (ISO 9001), Ireland (ISO 9002), Malaysia (ISO 9002) and Taiwan (ISO 9002), Kingston markets its products through an extensive worldwide network of distributors, major reseller chains and independent dealers. For additional information on Kingston products, please contact Kingston Technology at (800) 337-8410. Kingston, Computing Without Limits and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Company, Inc. Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. RIMM is a trademark of Rambus Inc. All other marks may be property of their respective titleholders. For media images of Kingston products, visit Kingston's web site at www.kingston.com/primages. *Actual prices may vary. SOURCE Kingston Technology Company, Inc. (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: media, Heather Jardim of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., 714-438-1817, heather_jardim@kingston.com; or Donna St. Jean Conti, donna_stjeanconti@benjamingroup.com, or Jan Johnson, jan_johnson@benjamingroup.com, of The Benjamin Group, 714-245-7500 /Photo: NewsCom: newscom.com AP Archive: photoarchive.ap.org PRN Photo Desk, 888-776-6555 or 201-369-3467 /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 107936 WEB PAGE: kingston.com GEOGRAPHY: California INDUSTRY CODE: CPR SUBJECT CODE: PDT