To: blake_paterson who wrote (46090 ) 6/26/2000 2:08:00 PM From: Jdaasoc Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 93625
BP: Samsung continues to expand it's RIMM sales beyond DELL. PS I will be at PCEXPO tomorrow and let the board know about latest perception about RMBS's chances. One year ago today there was very little to report on regarding RDRAM. If there is nothing mind blowing about RDRAM at PCEXPO, please refer to last June/July stock chart for possible future direction. john Samsung's MyMemoryStore.com Now Offers Rambus Modules to Solution Providers BUSINESS WIRE - June 26, 2000 13:39 NEW YORK, Jun 26, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- -- MyMemoryStore.com becomes a critical supplier of Rambus modules for members -- Samsung's Rambus modules lead the industry in production, quality and testing -- MyMemoryStore.com preparing for Rambus system upgrade Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. announced today the addition of Rambus(R) RIMM(TM) memory modules to the MyMemoryStore.com(SM) product offering. This eBusiness resource enables solution providers, VARS, and distributors to get their Samsung memory modules directly from the world's leading memory manufacturer. Adding to an expanded catalogue of PC66/PC110/PC133 SDRAM memory modules, MyMemoryStore has an introductory supply of Samsung's distinctive "blue"- colored RIMM modules. Samsung is the leading producer of certified high-quality Rambus DRAMs with over 80% market share. The Company is producing three million units a month and has passed a milestone ten-millionth unit shipped. MyMemoryStore.com is the only direct source of RIMM modules available to solution providers from a manufacturer of Rambus DRAMs. "Samsung is the leading provider of Rambus modules and has excelled in providing quality tested RIMM modules. MyMemoryStore.com members can benefit from this leadership by providing their customers with an option to upgrade Rambus-based systems that use memory-intensive applications," said Avo Kanadjian, vice president of worldwide marketing at Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) "We see a growing demand for Rambus upgrades, and solution providers have had limited access to Rambus modules until now. Members of MyMemoryStore have an advantage over their competition because they can provide their customers with Samsung's RIMM modules," said Bob Eminian, general manager of MyMemoryStore and Samsung Semiconductor's vice president of eBusiness solutions. "We have been very active in upgrading the site to be efficient, easy, and service-oriented. Adding Rambus modules was a must in providing our members the competitive edge." Samsung stringently tests its Rambus modules to ensure interoperability when adding additional Samsung RIMM modules in a system. MyMemoryStore is providing a full range of RIMM modules, up to 288MB at speeds of 600, 711 and 800MHz. Samsung's 128Mb Rambus DRAMs are currently being manufactured on a.18 micron process with plans to move to .17 micron by end of year. At that time, the 256Mb RDRAM announced earlier this year by Samsung will move into production. Pricing of memory modules from MyMemoryStore.com is competitive as market conditions dictate. For more information go to www.MyMemoryStore.com. Samsung Semiconductor Samsung Semiconductor Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean-based Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung's semiconductor division is the fourth-largest semiconductor manufacturer, and the leading producer of memory and TFT-LCD products in the world. Samsung was first to market with 64Mb, 128Mb and 256Mb high-density DRAM, and supports all leading technologies such as Rambus, DDR and PC-133/PC-100 SDRAM. Samsung was first with working silicon for the 1-Gigabit DRAM, delivering samples to major OEMs in 1998. Samsung was also the first to announce working merged DRAM and logic technology, and currently claims the largest applications portfolio of MDL-based products. Samsung Semiconductor's North American headquarters are located in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit our websites: mymemorystore.com and usa.samsungsemi.com . MyMemoryStore.com is a servicemark of Samsung Semiconductor Inc. Rambus is a registered trademark of Rambus Inc. and RIMM is a trademark of Rambus Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Samsung Semiconductor Chuhee Woo, 408/544-4827 cwoo@ssi.samsung.com or Agency Contact: BW&A. Vera Haire, 510/413-4994 ex: 103 vera@bwapr.com URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet