Kingston Technology, the independent producer in flash memory cards, is inviting consumers to submit still pictures or video clips taken from a mobile camera phone as part of its Kingston mobile contest. Photos or short videos will be accepted now through March 31, 2009, representing the following categories: dance/pose, fun pet tricks, travel/vacation and sports, with a total of 32 prizes awarded.

Kingston Technology Company announced the addition of 8GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC) Flash memory cards to its mobile memory storage line. Shipping immediately, the new Kingston 8GB microSDHC cards offer greater storage options to the latest mobile phones and digital devices in the smallest footprint available. Kingston 8GB microSDHC flash memory cards can store more than 1,500 digital songsa, more than 4,000 images from a 5 Megapixel camera phone, or up to eight hours of videoc, greatly surpassing storage limits on mobile phones without Flash memory card slots.

Kingston announced it's microSDHC Flash memory cards, starting with a 4GB microSDHC card in a Class 4 speed rating. Providing speed and capacity increases in the smallest footprint available, Kingston microSDHC cards are perfect to meet the rising multimedia demands of mobile phones and digital devices able to take advantage of the advanced expansion memory platform. “As next-generation mobile phones promise cutting edge functionality in ever-smaller form factors, demands increase on hardware to deliver these features, particularly in the area of expansion memory where storage and read/write performance becomes greater,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston.

Kingston Technology announced it is increasing the write speed of its popular line of CompactFlash Ultimate memory cards to 266X - twice the minimum sustained write speed previously available in the Ultimate line. Kingston CF Ultimate cards will also have an added feature of free MediaRecover data recovery software that serves as a recovery tool to help restore lost, deleted or corrupted image files. "Photographers using DSLR cameras are looking for faster card write speeds to capture life’s moments as they happen without interruption," said Mark Akoubian, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. "Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate 266X memory cards maximize a digital camera’s performance"

Kingston Technology Company announced it is expanding its line of Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory cards with the introduction of a 4GB miniSDHC card, available in Class 2, 4 and 6 speed ratings. The higher capacity and faster speeds offered by Kingston miniSDHC cards make them ideal for supporting new, smaller-profile multifunction phones and digital devices able to take advantage of the advanced expansion memory platform. Backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support, Kingston miniSDHC Flash memory cards are available through distributors, resellers, retailers, e-tailers and online at the web site of Kingston.

Kingston Technology Company introduced a microSD Collegiate card in 1GB and 2GB capacities that offers college-themed content. Partnering with Movaya and 2Thumbz, the Kingston flash cards give students, faculty, alumni and fans across the country access to fight songs, school logo wallpapers and related content that can be used to personalize one’s mobile phone. “The growing popularity of microSD cards in mobile phones has made them an invaluable tool for moving contact info and mobile data when changing phones, or transferring files between PCs and phones, for students and professionals alike,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced the release of a new 2GB microSD card with mini- and standard-size Secure Digital (SD) adapters to maximize microSD card compatibility and interoperability between mobile phones, digital cameras and portable media devices. The larger 2GB capacity card with two adapters further increases the flexibility of the microSD platform. “With microSD cards becoming an emerging standard in many multifunction handsets, Kingston decided to enhance the popular and very practical microSD dual adapter pack with the addition of a 2GB card,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston.

Kingston Inc., announced the release of 2GB microSD Flash memory cards. The capacity boost of the tiny microSD form factor will be welcomed by consumers needing more space to store and transport mobile content on sleeker multifunction mobile phones. “With our new 2GB microSD cards, consumers now have more room to store and share music, video and data files between their mobile phones and other digital devices,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. “The ultra-small size microSD cards consume little power, helping preserve battery life and when using the 2GB microSD card with our full-size SD adapter, the card becomes even more versatile,” added Wong.