Wintec Flash Drive Now Available from Data Memory Systems

Those who are looking for a great digital data storage tool for school, work or play will be interested to know that leading computer memory suppliers, Data Memory Systems, has enhanced its range with the addition of the FileMate 32GB SWIVEL USB Flash Drive from Wintec.

The Wintec FileMate 32GB SWIVEL USB Flash Drive offers a range of benefits to buyers. Above all, the Wintec Flash Drive offers secure storage for videos, photos, music and documents. It is a convenient means of high capacity storage, allowing users to travel, transfer and store a variety of files. It also has fast read and write transfer speeds that allow users to access and use their data quicker and more efficiently than ever before, whatever the purpose, with a sequential read of 14.8 MB/s and a sequential write of 4.3 MB/s. It is also capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 degrees C to 70 degrees C.

These are not the only reasons to purchase the Wintec FileMate 32GB SWIVEL USB Flash Drive. This convenient high capacity storage drive also has an integrated metal swivel cap that offers additional protection for users’ digital data from physical wear and drops. It also means there in no removable cap to lose. This combination of a sturdy housing and compact size makes the device a great storage tool for school or work, whilst its 32GB capacity allows users to safely store a huge range of files in one place.

Users of the drive can create partitions to conveniently organize data and to reliably store and transfer files from one computer to another. The flash drive also comes with a five year warranty and is priced at just $42.50.

USB Flash Drives are perfect options for those who require an easy means of securely and safely transporting a large amount of data. They have no fragile moving parts that break if the drive is dropped nor do they require time-consuming configuration to connect to a user’s computer.

To find out more about the Wintec Flash Drive and other memory and storage devices from Data Memory Systems, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Cheapest ways to upgrade your PC’s performance

The economy is going through a difficult period at the moment, so it goes without saying that many of us lack the confidence needed to spend large amounts of money on products that we perceive as anything less than essential. In such a climate of perilous unemployment figures and high living costs, upgrading a PC can fall to the bottom of the must do list. However, it is essential to keep in mind that PC memory upgrades offer many valuable benefits especially when systems are slowing down and showing their age. It’s also much cheaper to upgrade than buy new. So, what are the most affordable ways to give your PC a timely performance boost? More memory and a bigger faster hard drive.

The benefits of investing in memory and hard drive upgrades

There are many things that you can do to boost your PC’s performance, from downloading the weekly released Windows updates to undertaking an operating system reload. Undoubtedly one of the easiest improvements that you can make to your system is an upgrade to its internal memory, or RAM.

Amidst all the fuss about novel new tablet devices such as the iPad 2, it’s easy to forget that an upgrade to your PC memory actually makes much more financial sense. An upgrade has a domino effect throughout your system, and given that a memory upgrade can be achieved from as little as $20, it offers immensely good value for your money compared to the hundreds of dollars required for a new tablet device.

With a computer memory upgrade, you can soon gain access to some very noticeable improvements. These include slicker Internet browsing thanks to pages that load quickly, as well as improved video editing, a better gaming experience and faster execution of applications – to name just a few advantages. A PC memory upgrade is not only very affordable, but it is also easy to install, taking just a few minutes and not jeopardizing any of your data, which is great news if you’re not exactly a technical type.

Another great way of affordably and effectively increasing your PC’s performance is by investing in an external hard drive. An external hard drive effectively acts as an additional “parking lot” for your files, being plugged into your existing system and instantly freeing up space on your main hard drive so that your PC has access to a greater amount of memory and can perform better as a result. An external hard drive is mobile, too, so you can take it offsite as a backup for your main system and store saved data, music, photos and videos – or for that matter, whatever type of file you wish to store on such a drive – away from the main system.

To browse the wide range of memory upgrades and hard drives available for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Custom Flash Drives Now Available from Data Memory Systems

Data Memory Systems, one of the most respected names in memory upgrades, have launched a new product guaranteed to keep your brand at the forefront of your client (and potential clients) minds day in, day out. Bringing your brand to the desks, bags and computers of colleagues, suppliers and companies you’d like to do business with, customizable USB Flash Drives from Data Memory Systems are a strategic, useful and cost effective promotional tool.

With conference and exhibition season just a few months away, deciding upon promotional merchandise is likely already at the top of your To Do list. Even if you’re not planning to exhibit at a seminar or exhibition, flash drives make a useful promotional tool in a number of other scenarios – leave one instead of a business card at meetings, include one with mail outs to potential customers or even give them instead of Christmas gifts.

Whatever you decide to use the USB memory stick for, giving a corporate gift as useful as a DMS flash drive is a guaranteed way to get your client base talking about your brand. With day to day use, this clever item can also reinforce key marketing messages and help you maintain a constant presence in front of decision makers.

Although only recently introduced to the Data Memory Systems line of PC and Apple memory products, the customizable flash drives are already proving to be extremely popular. Orders recently filled include designs for Suffolk University Law School and Keystone College’s Environmental Education Institute.

The custom printed flash drives from Data Memory Systems are available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB,16MB and 32MB capacities with a choice of four colors per side. They are fully compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0, offer more than 10 years data retention and a limited lifetime warranty.

For more information and to order, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Will you buy an iPad 2 or invest in a memory upgrade for an existing machine?

The Apple iPad 2 blazed into tech stores across the country two weeks ago and will be rolled out internationally with the UK launch this Friday – marking the culmination of a year’s worth of work since the launch of the trailblazing tablet little over a year ago. The big question on everyone’s lips has been whether or not to invest in the iPad 2. The internet has been abuzz with rumors of what would and wouldn’t be included, speculative specs and more recently tales of stores selling out within hours of the device going on sale.

Apple has said that in the first three days following its launch, their domestic sales figures hit 1 million units. But with the starting price a not too modest $500 and customers queuing in New York after travelling from as far afield as Russia and Japan to snap up the first batch of products, is it really worth investing in the next generation tablet? Or, would you be smarter to purchase a memory upgrade for an existing PC or even an Apple memory upgrade for a MacBook or desktop device?

While the manufacturer has billed the second generation iPad revolutionary, tech commentators and reviews have dubbed it more evolutionary, with few new features to really justify an upgrade from the original to the sequel. The main points to its advantage appear to be that it is somewhat faster at loading web pages and apps, is lighter and thinner. All desirable traits but not ones likely to make a noticeable difference to the user experience.

By contrast, purchasing an Apple memory or PC memory upgrade can have a domino effect, giving real and noticeable performance gains in a number of areas. In fact, upgrading your Apple or PC’s RAM is one of the easiest ways to enjoy improved performance and with memory upgrades starting from around $20 for a PC and a The Apple iPad 2 blazed into tech stores across the country two weeks ago and will be rolled out internationally with the UK launch this Friday – marking the culmination of a year’s worth of work since the launch of the trailblazing tablet little over a year ago. The big question on everyone’s lips has been whether or not to invest in the iPad 2. The internet has been abuzz with rumors of what would and wouldn’t be included, speculative specs and more recently tales of stores selling out within hours of the device going on sale.

Apple has said that in the first three days following its launch, their domestic sales figures hit 1 million units. But with the starting price a not too modest $500 and customers queuing in New York after travelling from as far afield as Russia and Japan to snap up the first batch of products, is it really worth investing in the next generation tablet? Or, would you be smarter to purchase a memory upgrade for an existing PC or even an Apple memory upgrade for a MacBook or desktop device?

While the manufacturer has billed the second generation iPad revolutionary, tech commentators and reviews have dubbed it more evolutionary, with few new features to really justify an upgrade from the original to the sequel. The main points to its advantage appear to be that it is somewhat faster at loading web pages and apps, is lighter and thinner. All desirable traits but not ones likely to make a noticeable difference to the user experience.

By contrast, purchasing an Apple memory or PC memory upgrade can have a domino effect, giving real and noticeable performance gains in a number of areas. In fact, upgrading your Apple or PC’s RAM is one of the easiest ways to enjoy improved performance and with memory upgrades starting from around $20 for a PC and a 4 GB MacBook Pro Apple memory chip just $55, it’s a lot easier and more cost effective to improve your existing technology than purchase a new tablet.

Adding extra memory to your system can result in quicker download speeds when browsing the internet so pages display faster, faster application execution, better printer speeds if your printing facilities are networked and often get stuck on slow when large images or documents are sent to the queue, an enhanced gaming experience and quicker video editing.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine and learn more about how to install a memory upgrade, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

What is the Difference between RAM Memory and Hard Drive Memory?

Computing and IT is a part of daily life for many, with internet connectivity, file sharing and gaming available 24/7 through portable devices such as laptop computers, tablets, iPads and internet capable cell phones. But, while we may know how to surf the net, save images, music and videos to a USB hard drive and even defrag our machines, some of the terminology associated with computing can be difficult to get to grips with. Even worse, when your machine slows down or you run out of space, it can be hard to dig through layers of jargon and conflicting information to find out exactly what type of memory upgrade you need to get your PC or Apple back up to speed.

Words like RAM, memory and hard drive are often bandied about but the similarity of the terms and the way that they are all measured in the same units can be confusing. If you’re experiencing a machine slow down and thinking of upgrading your PC memory or Apple memory, it helps to be clear on the terminology.

RAM: The acronym RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It’s often quoted in PC and Mac specs, and can be described in megabytes and gigabytes just as memory and hard drives can leading to some confusion as to its role and function. In simple terms RAM is not a type of storage memory so can’t be used to save files. Deleting media from your machine or archiving files in external flash drives and then deleting them from the hard drive won’t free up RAM and make your machine work faster.

RAM is a temporary storage medium and is used to help run open applications, files and programs on a temporary basis. So if you have for example a computer game running, a work Excel file open, perhaps a few Word docs – all of this is using some of your RAM space. If there are too many files and folders and applications all competing for a chunk of RAM at the same time, you’ll find it harder to flip from one thing to the other quickly. If this is the case, shutting some of the excess files and programs or restarting will often do the trick.

If you find that you need several software apps and files open at once to work effectively, it is possible to purchase a RAM upgrade. Think of RAM as your two bedroom apartment; if you try and accommodate six guests, things get a bit crowded. But, if you upgrade to say a four bedroom apartment, there is more space to go around. Increasing RAM on your PC performs the same function.

Buying more RAM memory for your machine will deliver an instant speed increase however cluttered your desktop. Data Memory Systems recommends a minimum of 512MB-1GB memory upgrade on Windows XP systems and at least 1GB of memory when upgrading a machine running Windows Vista or Windows 7. Apple memory upgrades are recommended at 1GB for general usage and 2GB for intensive use.

Hard Drive: Hard drives can be both external and internal. The hard drive is essentially the storage medium of your Apple or PC and is the place where all of your files and folders are saved. As with RAM, hard drive size is often described in units of gigabytes but is different to RAM in that it is a permanent storage facility.

The latest developments in external hard drive technology fuse increased storage facilities with USB 3.0 technology. This means quicker data transfer and increased capacity. You can move entire folders, software applications and media files to a new external hard drive and then delete the original to free up space on your machine while still retaining your important data. The USB 3.0 LaCie Rikiki hard drive is an excellent example of this functionality and priced at just $125 from Data Memory Systems is a quick and cheap way to free up internal space.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Data Memory Systems Now Has MacBook Pro Thunderbolt 8GB Memory Upgrades In Stock

Computer memory specialists Data Memory Systems has added Apple memory upgrades for the new Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt Port to its extensive range of memory chips.

For innovators and trend setters, the official launch of the new Macbook Pro from Apple marks one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. Equipped with groundbreaking Thunderbolt technology by Intel, the long awaiting marriage of Mac reliability with Intel capability is a significant advancement.

Along with all of the features you’d expect from a Macbook, the Thunderbolt port technology offers faster and more flexible data transfers. A new type of cabling system, Thunderbolt can transfer, data, video, audio and network packets at speeds of up to 10GB (compared with the 3.0GB of USB cables).

If you’re planning to purchase or have recently purchased a Macbook Pro, investing in a Apple MacBook Pro memory upgrade for the device means your machine will be even more streamlined and boast even greater specs than the already enviable standard versions. The New Hampshire based Data Memory Systems offers Apple memory chips for seven of the new Thunderbolt equipped models.

Each of the seven models has two internal memory sockets allowing a maximum 8GB memory upgrade. Two modules of the same size should be installed to get the most out of your machine but, they can be installed one at a time if need be. An 8GB kit including shipping is $110 when ordered from Data Memory Systems.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Is Greener Computer Memory On Its Way?

Computer memory changes constantly with new Apple memory chips and PC memory chips hitting the market daily as manufacturers race each other to produce ever bigger and better memory upgrades. A research lab at North Carolina State University announced this week that they are taking things even further with news that their researchers are developing a brand new type of ultra quick memory. The innovation is designed to make computing greener and quicker with no start up time and less power consumption.

In what is sure to be seen as a gauntlet being thrown down to the major memory manufacturers, the North Caroline State University lab is said to have created a single unified memory – this fuses the functions of RAM (a volatile device which allows the computer to work quickly but is unable to save data without power) and slow memory devices like flash drives (a non-volitile device used to store files, folders, images, music etc.) to give fast performance and data storing capabilities.

The new memory is still in testing at the University so it remains unclear if the trial has been deemed a full success or if the invention will be available in both PC and Apple memory formats. However, what is clear is that the potential to create a single type of computer memory would allow for a supersonic computing experience – imagine a PC that turns on instantly with no hard drive data retrieval needed for the operating system to boot, and a machine that can lower the cost of your energy bills and be kinder to the environment by using less power.

The chip in testing has been called a ‘'double floating-gate field effect transistor.” A field effect transistor is referred to as an FET for short.

Computer memory specialists Data Memory Systems have welcomed the research and believe the new chip poses very interesting possibilities not just for the home computer user but also for large businesses who need reliable data storage devices as well as large amounts of computer memory.

While the double floating-gate FET is not expected to be commercially available for some time, you can still tap into some of the benefits of memory upgrades by installing a new memory chip in your PC or Apple machine. New memory improves performance which speeds up computing and can help you perform everyday tasks much quicker as the machine’s capabilities and process handling functions work faster. To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.