November’s dramatic flooding in Thailand hit the hard disk market hard with all of the world’s major manufacturers warning that the widespread disruption to their manufacturing processes would invariably lead to a hike in prices as demand outstripped supply. But, just over two months later, memory specialists, Data Memory Systems have announced price cuts across their range of hard drives.

In the same week that Micron’s president announced that computer memory prices were at an all time low, computer users have been given a further boost by reductions across a number of premium brand internal and external hard drives.

As the second largest producer of hard drives in the world, the disruption to manufacturing in Thailand led to a 20-40% increase in device pricing – a raise which was passed on to suppliers and consumers around the world. The floods also caused a shortage of supply, which also pushed prices up.

Data Memory Systems have now taken the first steps to reducing this trend with significant price reductions across several hard drives, including the

1TB Samsung Spinpoint M8 SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" 5400rpm 8MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive (HN-M101MBB). With a 1TB formatted capacity and 8GB cache, the hard drive is fully compatible with Windows 7 and now priced at just $124.00.

Older IDE notebook hard drives are also falling, with the Western Digital Scorpio 80GB EIDE Hard Drive (8MBs Cache - 5400 RPM) just $95.00. Fast and efficient, WD Scorpio is one of the best hard drive upgrade options for notebook PCs. With built in WD ShockGuard to protect from bumps and an ultra quiet spin, it is suitable for a multitude of devices including notebooks, tablet PCs and GPS units.

To browse the whole range of Data Memory Systems hard drives and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

USB Flash Drives from Data Memory Systems

Data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CE) program at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that around 75% of American households own a computer. Add to this, the dependence on computers in the office environment, laptops for school and even dedicated laptops for meetings and travel and it’s easy to see why USB Flash Drives are now more popular than ever.

USB Flash Drives are based on NAND type flash memory, which was originally designed for the writing and erasing of data as an alternative to the magnetic disk. With the capacity to hold very large volumes of data within a convenient, pocket-sized capsule, the USB flash drive has seen popularity soar with students, businesspeople and across companies of all sizes and industries within recent years. Data Memory Systems, a premier supplier of Apple and PC memory solutions, have a huge range of USB flash drives and memory sticks to suit the needs of home and workplace, and all at fantastically low prices.

The Transcend 4GB USB Value Series is a functional, affordable and fashionable way to store and transport files. The capless design with a sliding USB connector is stylish and offers effortless extension of the USB connector, whilst the black and white checkerboard pattern on the exterior is chic, urban and classic. The tiny 7g device has 4GB capacity and there are also models available with 8GB and 16GB, for those who rely entirely on their USB device.

For a flash of colour along with effective portable storage, the USB Flash Drives by Transcend JetFlash 530 are perfect. Starting at just 2GB and going all the way up to a huge 64GB, the key drives are convenient and innovative, as well as being visually appealing. There is the potential to purchase drives of different sizes to colour code whatever is saved on there; for example, using the 32GB white and purple model to store larger music or video files, and the smaller 2GB orange and white model to store documents and notes. Drives need never be mixed up again with the attractive slider colours and the handy devices are compatible with all major models of computer due to their plug and play capabilities. Prices start at just $7.50 for the 2GB model.

More sensitive and confidential files are better stored on a Transcend 4GB JetFlash 200 Secure Series model, renowned for its strong 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption which secures all data and makes it impossible for nosy co-workers, hackers or potential identity thieves to get a glimpse of the files within. The USB flash drive comes with exclusive JetFlash SecureDrive Software included, which prompts password protection for extra security over those important files. As with many of Data Memory Systems’ products, the drive comes with a lifetime warranty and is available to purchase from just $12.70.

To find out more about USB Flash Drives, PC and Apple memory from Data Memory Systems and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

US Developers Pioneer Future Of Computer Memory

Developers in North Carolina are researching a new form of computer memory which could eventually lead to faster-starting, more user-friendly computers. The “unified” memory device is being developed at North Carolina State University, and involves taking the advantages from the two most common types of memory and attempting to combine them. The team believes it could form the foundation of a computer which starts immediately.

In their current state, computers rely on two forms of memory: volatile and non-volatile. An example of volatile memory is RAM memory, which stores data in a way that can be read and written quickly and easily but loses the data when the power is switched off. RAM is the area used to store programs which are running. Non-volatile technology is the opposite. It comes in forms such as the USB dongle and flash memory cards; these devices are able to store information for long periods of time without any power source, but they take a little longer to access as the data written to them is slightly more permanent than the data written to RAM memory. The pioneering memory device created by Dr Paul Franzon is attempting to combine the speed of RAM, whilst being able to switch to a more permanent and persistent method of storing data.

In technical terms, the device is known as a double floating-gate field effect transistor. Dr Franzon has found a way to store the data as a charge, with a special control gate to enable the data which has been stored there to be accessed much more quickly. The memory devices of today use a single gate, but adding another has meant that transfers can reach speeds of 15 nanoseconds – comparable to RAM speeds.

The device could form the basis of light-speed computers for decades to come but is still undergoing testing at the moment. Data Memory Systems, a foremost US supplier of PC and Apple memory solutions, have a huge selection of memory upgrades to keep computers at their fastest speeds whilst consumers wait for these rapid start-up times. From flash drives to external hard drives, from memory cards to USB drives, Data Memory Systems has everything any business or individual could want in regards to the state of their computer memory, and all at convenient, low prices.

To keep up to date with computer memory technology and to buy Apple and PC memory upgrades securely online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

How do you know it’s time for an upgrade?

Upgrading a computer’s memory is the most cost-effective and simple way of giving it a performance boost. But how do you know when to upgrade? Computers with more RAM can work more efficiently as more information can be stored in the physical memory, where retrieval speeds are in the nanoseconds; they don’t need to delve into hard disk drive as often, where it can take milliseconds or even longer to access information. The most obvious and specific way to check up on a computer’s RAM memory is to view the performance settings of the computer, usually found in Windows’ Control Panel or Mac’s System Preferences. Of course, if the counter is hovering low, more RAM is needed to give the computer memory a boost.

Other tell-tale signs of a computer in need of a memory upgrade are if it takes much longer than usual to carry out simple processes, or if the computer or laptop runs much more slowly when more windows are open. Graphics may become slower or fragmented, especially if the user is accessing a game with complicated scenery or multiple characters. The hard disk drive may become audible as it works to carry out tasks it used to do within milliseconds. Once physical memory runs out, the computer will start to store memory in the hard drive and the strain of constantly accessing this information can cause computers to freeze or crash; if the computer is continuously loaded with data it can’t handle, it could one day fail to start up at all.

Data Memory Systems are one of the foremost US providers of both Apple and PC Memory and have a huge range of memory solutions to upgrade any PC or Mac. They supply a huge range of memory formats to both domestic and commercial customers, who are sure to find the type of memory which best suits their needs at prices which won’t bust the budget.

Basic DDR PC2100 Memory with 184 pins starts at just $11.00 for 128MB, with a lifetime guarantee from Data Memory Systems. All major brands are available, with Dell memory, HP memory and Compaq memory all extensively stocked online. Data Memory Systems also have a wide range of flash memory, printer memory and USB drives available to truly meet all customers’ memory needs.

To keep up to date with computer memory technology and to buy Apple and PC memory upgrades securely online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

Smallest Ever Computer Memory Bursts Into Life

We’re all used to seeing things like cell phones and laptops getting ever smaller but now computer memory is threatening to take the miniaturization crown as the world’s smallest ever chip is unveiled.

Developed by a team of scientists at IBM, the chip uses just 12 iron atoms – impressive when you consider that bits normally require at least half a billion atoms to function. Potentially signaling a whole new generation of PC memory waiting in the wings, the chip was made by keeping the atoms incredibly cold. The degree of coldness would not be possible to replicate outside the lab in a user-friendly environment but, the IBM team estimate it could be achieved at room temperature using 150 atoms.

While atom technology is still relatively new when it comes to computer memory usage, IBM say that atomic memory could lead to a 100x denser hard disk technology than what is currently available.

The atomic memory chip breakthrough is the first real leap forwards for computer memory technology in 2012 but follows on from a series of firsts recorded in 2011 – the first ultra quick green computer memory developed by a team of researchers at North Carolina State University, a cube DRAM chip, and a PCM memory breakthrough based on cloud computing principles which can also be credited to IBM.

With each breakthrough and first, commercial memory upgrades get better and better, benefiting from the scientific research poured into pushing the frontiers of computing. Thanks to all of the hours spent in the lab by world-class scientists, PC memory upgrades and Apple memory upgrades for home and office computers are now better, faster and cheaper than ever.

To find out more about memory upgrades and to buy online now, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

8GB DDR3 SODIMM Memory Upgrades Available From Data Memory Systems

Technology is constantly evolving and improvements take place seemingly day by day. However, instead of upgrading the whole model of your computer every couple of years, why not just upgrade the memory of your computer instead to give it the extra boost it needs for the New Year?

Data Memory Systems offers a wide range of computer memory and Apple memory upgrades, which are the most cost-effective and affordable way to extend the usefulness and lifespan of a machine. One such upgrade is the 8GB DDR3 DMS Certified SODIMM for laptops and iMacs, now available for $129.00 and certified by Data Memory Systems.

The DDR3 chip (Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous DRAM) is extremely popular with most users as it holds many advantages over its predecessor, making it ideal for business and pleasure. Speedier than the previous DDR2 chip, DDR3 is able to transfer data twice as fast, making for a more effective and efficient PC memory upgrade. Its speed and capacity to store a vast amount of data makes this an ideal choice for those wanting a faster computer in the New Year. The DDR3 memory upgrade provides up to 16GB of memory and requires 30% less power compared to DDR2, making this product energy-efficient – great for those who have resolved to go green in 2012.

The Data Memory Systems 8GB DDR3 memory upgrade is compatible with most major brands of computer. It includes a 30 day money back guarantee as well as a lifetime advanced replacement warranty. The chip has also been tested in the Data Memory Systems lab for component reliability, guaranteeing it will see the New Year through with ease.

To find out more about memory upgrades and to buy the 8GB DDR3 memory upgrade online now, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

Flash Memory For Christmas?

Christmas is traditionally a time for giving and receiving gifts, with a growing trend for exchanging the newest gadgets. Items such as cameras and camcorders have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with the growing trend for sharing pictures and videos through social networking sites. Over the festive season, millions of pictures and videos will be using up countless kilobytes on computers all over the world; for those hoping to receive a device which can help preserve memories, a flash memory card from Data Memory Systems is a sound investment. Data Memory Systems are a leading supplier of Apple and PC memory solutions, with great selections of USB hard drives, external hard drives and flash memory cards.

Flash memory cards can be used with any device, from a cell phone or an MP3 player, to a tablet computer or a video games console. The fantastic range at Data Memory Systems are manufactured by Transcend, a well-known provider or high-quality computer components. Every memory card comes with a lifetime guarantee, and with a range of capacities to suit all needs, there is something for everyone.

The 8GB Transcend 133X High Speed Digital Camera Compact Flash Memory Card is mainly aimed at serious photographers, such as journalists or professionals, but would perhaps make an ideal gift for someone starting out in the photography business or taking it up as a hobby. The card has an ultra-low level of power consumption and can function at temperatures between -25°C and 85°C, making it extremely versatile and useful. Built in ECC (error correction) and high data transfer rates make it a great gift and a real bargain at just $19.90.

For even higher levels of versatility, the 128MB Transcend High Speed MultiMedia Card is ideal; it works across a huge range of cell phones, cameras, MP3 players and mobile devices and is a great card for keeping pace with today's high-speed demands. Those who carry a lot of information around on their mobile devices will find life much easier with this multi-faceted flash memory card. At just $9.90, the adaptable card is a must-have.

Currently in the Data Memory Systems flash memory clearance sale, the 128MB Transcend MicroSD/TransFlash Card (with SD Adapter) is a tiny memory card with high performance capabilities. The next generation of cell phones all feature a memory card slot which this super-compact card fits perfectly. The SD adapter ensures that the card can also be used in devices which take regular cards rather than this micro version.

To find out more about PC and Apple memory from Data Memory Systems and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com