DGAP-News: New Crucial 8GB Memory Modules Optimize Desktop and Laptop Performance

Lexar/Crucial

23.08.2011 14:03
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New DDR3-1333MHz Modules Provide High-Capacity Memory Solutions for Demanding
Software ApplicationsKey Messages:

— Crucial(r) 8GB DDR3-1333MHz desktop and laptop memory provides increased
capacity, which enhances the overall computing experience for users.
— New modules particularly beneficial for smaller form factor systems where
memory slots are limited.
— Crucial 8GB high-density memory modules support the latest 2nd generation
Intel(r) Core(tm) i7 and i5 processors.
— New high-capacity Crucial modules are available now through leading global
channel partners, or www.crucial.com.

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BOISE, Idaho and GLASGOW, U.K., Aug. 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crucial, a
leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today introduced Crucial
8GB DDR3-1333MHz UDIMM (desktop) and SODIMM (laptop) memory modules to fully
support the latest 2nd generation Intel Core i7 and i5 processors. Users demand
more from their computers than ever before, simultaneously running and
switching between multiple, complex applications such as photo editing,
high-definition video editing, and gaming software. With that in mind, Crucial
high-capacity 8GB desktop and laptop memory modules enable users to meet these
computing challenges head on, enhancing the user experience by providing a more
responsive system.

The new modules also allow for high-capacity memory in smaller form factors
such as laptops, All-in-One PCs, and home theater PCs. Traditionally, most
laptops have been limited to one or two DIMM slots for system memory needs. As
form factors continue to shrink, providing even less space on the motherboard
to populate memory, an 8GB Crucial laptop module is ideal for newer, more
portable form factors that only have one DIMM slot available. Additionally,
these new 8GB DDR3-1333MHz SODIMM modules are 1.35V, compared to their standard
1.5V counterparts. For laptops that support the lower voltage, the modules help
reduce power consumption and operating temperature while increasing battery
life.

Desktops also benefit from the new high-density 8GB Crucial memory modules, as
power users populate multiple DIMM slots to take advantage of the maximum RAM
capability and experience the same memory performance once available only for
servers.

–We–re seeing the total maximum density of desktop and laptop system memory
grow as a direct result of the size and complexity in software applications,–
said Michael Moreland, worldwide product manager for Crucial DRAM. –The new
Apple(r) iMac(r), for example, can utilize up to 32GB of system memory, enabling
intense computing power for applications such as video-, photo-, or music-
editing software. High-density memory isn–t just for servers anymore; consumers
also want to get the most performance out of their system,–

Both the Crucial 8GB DDR3-1333MHz desktop and laptop memory modules are
Intel-validated, halogen-free, and RoHS compliant. Available in kits ranging
from 16GB to 24GB, the new Crucial 8GB memory modules include a
limited-lifetime warranty, and can be purchased now through Crucial channel
partners including CDW, Insight, Zones, PC Connection, Ingram Micro, ASI, D&H,
Newegg.com, TigerDirect.com, and Amazon.com, or by visiting www.crucial.com.

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About Crucial
Crucial is a leading global brand of Micron Technology, one of the largest
semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Crucial branded products include
industry-leading solid-state drives (SSD) and DRAM memory upgrades for
desktops, laptops, servers, workstations, and other systems. Crucial products
are available worldwide at leading retail and e-tail stores, commercial
resellers and system integrators, and at www.crucial.com. For more information
about Crucial products, visit www.crucial.com.

The Crucial logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8353

About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the world–s leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures
and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other
innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems
for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile
products. Micron–s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To
learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.

(c)2011 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to
change without notice. Crucial, and the Crucial logo are trademarks of Micron
Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Media Contact:
US Contact:
Kelly Sasso
Crucial
+1 (208) 363-5654
crucialpr@micron.com
www.crucial.com

UK Contact:
Joan Lunny
Crucial
+44 (0) 1355 586130
crucialeupr@micron.com
www.crucial.com/uk
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