3DsoundSurge Press Release: Viking Components to Offer 256 MB CompactFlash

Viking Components to Offer 256 MB CompactFlash

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000-- Viking Components, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing manufacturers of OEM and upgrade component technology, Tuesday announced the expansion of its flash memory line with the addition of the industry's highest capacity CompactFlash(TM) cards available.

Viking's new 192 MB and 256 MB CompactFlash cards will ship to resellers nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2000.

Viking CompactFlash cards are engineered to be rugged and reliable solid-state storage solutions for numerous types of consumer digital devices, including digital cameras, MP3 players, portable computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs). CompactFlash cards retain data when power is turned off allowing users to safely store, archive, transport and easily transfer digital contents between peripherals.

``The 256 MB CompactFlash card is the highest capacity currently available,'' said Laura Bonomo, Viking product marketing manager. ``Viking will continue to expand its high-density flash memory line to support the storage needs of today's high-resolution megapixel digital cameras as well as the increased number of MP3 players and personal digital devices in the market.''

Viking CompactFlash Product Information

Based on NAND technology, Viking's cards are compatible with all CompactFlash devices and extend battery life due to low-power consumption. Other key features include ATA compatibility for easy plug-and-play installation, PCMCIA compatibility, solid state, non-volatile technology and at least 10 years of data retention.

Viking CompactFlash cards come with a five-year warranty and are available through resellers/retailers nationwide in capacities ranging from 8 MB to 128 MB. The 192 MB and 256 MB capacity cards will ship in the fourth quarter of 2000. CompactFlash cards require an adapter, also available from Viking, to fit into a PC Card Type II or Type III slot.

Viking's extensive flash memory product line also includes SmartMedia(TM) in capacities up to 64 MB, Type II PC Cards in capacities up to 1 GB as well as the Viking IntelliFlash(TM) USB flash memory reader which supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia and Type I and Type II PC Cards.

CompactFlash capacities and part numbers are as follows:

     Viking Upgrade              Part Number
         8 MB                       CF8M
         12 MB                      CF12M
         16 MB                      CF16M
         24 MB                      CF24M
         32 MB                      CF32M
         45 MB                      CF45M
         80 MB                      CF80M
         96 MB                      CF96M
         128 MB                     CF128M
         160 MB                     CF160M
         192 MB                     CF192M
         256 MB                     CF256M

About Viking Components

Viking Components Inc. is best known for its leadership position in the computer memory, flash and communication product marketplaces. Viking offers more than 2,000 products to leading OEM, VAR and retail businesses and markets its products through a broad network of worldwide distributors and reseller chains. Viking products include SDRAM, SRAM, DDR, Rambus and EDO memory modules; CompactFlash(TM), SmartMedia(TM) and PC Cards; IntelliFlash(TM) USB flash memory reader; internal and external modems including USB, PCI and ISA; and PC Card modems.

Viking, one of three CMTL(SM) Gold Certified Memory Manufacturers, has ISO registered facilities in its Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters (ISO 9001) and its European facility based in Dublin, Ireland (ISO 9002). For more information about Viking Components, call 800/338-2361 in the United States, +353-1466-0090 in Europe, +65- 235 8832 in Singapore, or visit the Viking Web site at www.vikingcomponents.com.

Contact:

     Viking Components Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita
     Christina Karpowitz, 949/643-7255, Ext. 2589
     Ckarpowitz@vikingcomponents.com