Crucial Expands Flash Storage Product Line

Written by Benjamin A. Hunter

Monday, 06 May 2002

Online memory leader now offers MultiMediaCards(TM) and higher-density CompactFlash(TM) cards Meridian, Idaho, May 6, 2002--Crucial Technology®, a division of Micron® and one of the world's largest direct memory upgrade providers, announced today it has expanded its flash product line to include MultiMediaCards (MMC) and high-density Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards to enhance its existing CompactFlash line.  These small, removable storage cards can be used in a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras, handheld computers, and digital music players. "The consumer electronics market continues to grow at record pace," said Crucial Technology General Manager Mike Bokan.  "That growth has fueled demand for high-performance, high-density digital storage.  At Crucial, we are committed to providing our customers with the high-quality memory products they both want and need-- not just at a great price, but with exceptional quality and service." Flash memory cards are non-volatile storage solutions that do not lose their information once the power is turned off. They are noiseless, lighter, and consume less battery power than rotating disk drives. Flash products available at Crucial.com now include the following: MultiMediaCard 16MB, 32MB, and 64MB Current prices range from US$17.90 to US$39.62* MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) compliant Type I CompactFlash 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 96MB, 128MB, and 256MB Current prices range from US$11.69 to US$125.99* CompactFlash Association (CFA) compliant Type II CompactFlash 512MB Current price is US$359.99* CompactFlash Association (CFA) compliant *Prices are subject to change without notice.  Current prices can be found on Crucial's Web site at www.crucial.com. All Crucial® flash storage cards are available on Crucial's Web site at www.crucial.com and come with a limited five-year warranty and Crucial's renowned customer service and technical support. Crucial Technology is a division of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc.  Crucial sells memory upgrades direct from Micron Technology, Inc., and offers over 94,000 upgrades for more than 15,000 desktops, notebooks, servers, routers, printers, and electronic devices. Visit http://www.crucial.com to learn more about Crucial. Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture and market DRAMs, very fast SRAMs, Flash Memory, other semiconductor components and memory modules. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit its web site at www.micron.com

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