Kingston Technology Company Inc. offers more than 2000 Kingston memory products. Kingston memory comes in the form of modules that are installed in almost all digital devices that use memory, including:

1. Computers
2. MP3 players
3. Digital cameras
4. Cell phones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)

In computer terminology, "memory" refers to RAM (random access memory). Its function is to hold temporary computer processor instructions that are needed to complete specific tasks for specific devices. Memory provides a device the ability to load a software application, allowing the program to work as quietly and efficiently as possible.

Types of Kingston memory module formats include:

1. SIMM (single in-line memory module)
2. Kingston memory DIMM (dual in-line memory module), geared to Intel's Pentium processors
3. SO-DIMM, a smaller version of DIMM aimed at notebook computers
4. MicroDIMM, a Kingston memory module aimed at sub-notebook computers
5. Flash memory, a memory format that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
6. Kingston PC memory card and credit card memory

Types of Kingston memory products include:

1. HyperX, a type of Kingston memory module aimed at video game players and providers using higher-speed computers with lower latencies
2. System-specific Kingston desktop and notebook memory
3. Kingston network memory for servers
4. Flash memory for USB flash drives, digital cameras, camcorders and SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras
5. Kingston memory cards for mobile phones

Action Steps
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Get an overview of the types of Kingston memory products available

Before buying Kingston memory products, learn the basics about computer memory modules and memory module formats.

I recommend: To learn about what computer memory is and how it works with your computer, Kingston offers the Ultimate Memory Guide. More specifically, the Kingston UMG explains how much Kingston RAM memory your computer might need and how to install Kingston memory. Learn about specific Kingston memory module formats including SIMMS, DIMMS, RIMMS, SO-RIMMS and flash memory.

Explore the features of HyperX Kingston computer memory

HyperX Kingston computer memory is aimed at multimedia computer users and video game players.

I recommend: Explore the features of Kingston multimedia HyperX memory products for desktops, notebooks and servers according to specific memory module formats. Or you can search for Kingston HyperX memory products according to specific motherboard manufacturers. Visit Kingston Technology to specifically learn about Kingston HyperX network memory for servers or Kingston HyperX for notebooks.

Learn which Kingston memory product best serves your desktop or notebook computer's operating system

System-specific Kingston memory products also serve portable PCs and PDAs as well as enterprise computer servers.

I recommend: Kingston’s website offers its Memory Finder feature, where you can search for Kingston memory products compatible with specific desktop and notebook computer brands. In addition, you can learn more about Kingston notebook memory products specifically. Kingston Technology also offers a series of documents (PDF) on Kingston memory products for data storage servers for enterprises.

Explore the features of Kingston flash memory products at the Kingston website

Besides USB flash drives, Kingston memory cards serve digital cameras, camcorders, SLR cameras and mobile phones.

I recommend: Kingston Flash Memory Guide (PDF) provides feature basics on how portable flash memory works with computers, digital cameras, cell phones and other devices. You can also learn specifically about the DataTraveler line of Kingston USB Flash Drive products. Other Kingston flash memory products include DataTraveler memory for digital cameras and CompactFlash memory for digital SLR cameras. Kingston Mobile Phone Village is a seller of Kingston memory flash cards for mobile phones.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The Kingston Cologo Program customizes your Kingston flash drives and cards by adding your company logo.
• •  Kingston also offers custom Kingston memory design products for preferred customers.