Micron Debuts 2GB And 4GB DDR3 Notebook RAM
Samsung just got done wowing us with a memory announcement of its own, and now Micron is dashing in to ensure that it too receives a bit of RAM attention this week. Catering to performance-oriented notebook users, Micron has announced that users can now take advantage of optimized battery life and portability with a new line of low-voltage, high-bandwidth DDR3 memory module.
The new module--which is shipping now in 2GB and will ship in 4GB this fall--aim to operate in a power efficient manner while providing the stability and performance that users have come to expect from the Micron brand. The modules are designed using the industry’s lowest 1.35-volt 1-gigabit (Gb) DDR3 components, allowing for even greater power savings compared to standard 1.5-volt DDR3.
Robert Feurle, vice president of DRAM marketing at Micron, had this to say about the announcement: "Across the board, we are making our DRAM more efficient – from both a power and performance perspective – which ultimately empowers users to be more productive. Our new DDR3 notebook modules offer approximately a 20 percent reduction in power usage compared to standard 1.5-volt modules while maintaining DDR3’s high performance advantage, enabling a desktop-class computing experience for portable computers." There's no mention of price, but expect to pay the typical Micron premium for what should turn out to be solid performance.
The new module--which is shipping now in 2GB and will ship in 4GB this fall--aim to operate in a power efficient manner while providing the stability and performance that users have come to expect from the Micron brand. The modules are designed using the industry’s lowest 1.35-volt 1-gigabit (Gb) DDR3 components, allowing for even greater power savings compared to standard 1.5-volt DDR3.
Robert Feurle, vice president of DRAM marketing at Micron, had this to say about the announcement: "Across the board, we are making our DRAM more efficient – from both a power and performance perspective – which ultimately empowers users to be more productive. Our new DDR3 notebook modules offer approximately a 20 percent reduction in power usage compared to standard 1.5-volt modules while maintaining DDR3’s high performance advantage, enabling a desktop-class computing experience for portable computers." There's no mention of price, but expect to pay the typical Micron premium for what should turn out to be solid performance.
