14 DAY TRIAL // It would appear that A-Data did not want to let the year go by without releasing at least one more product meant for gaming, this once a high-capacity memory module meant for notebooks.
As end-users no doubt know, the PC market includes its fare share of mobile computers with capabilities that rival and even surpass those of many desktops.
This includes many so-called gaming systems, leaving high-end, custom configurations as the ones meant to outmatch gaming laptops.
Regardless, powerful notebooks, although expensive, seem to be doing quite well for themselves, so A-Data figured it would both encourage and reap the benefits of this market segment.
That said, A-Data prepared a component meant for this very kind of computer, a SODIMM module with both a high capacity and a high clock speed.
To be more specific, the small DDR3 RAM (random access memory) module has a capacity of 4GB and a frequency of 1,600 MHz.
It is part of the company's XPG line and has timings of 9-9-9-24 while being able to function on a current of 1.35V/1.4V.
What's more, the 4GB XPG DDR3L 1600G SODIMM has XMP (Extreme Memory profile) support and the obligatory heatspreader.
A-Data will be sure to sell the newcomer on its own or as part of a dual-channel kit with a total capacity of 8 GB.
“The high-performance specifications of 1600MHz and CL value 9-9-9-24 are outstanding for overclocking,” says the press release.
“It also supports the Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) which help provide easy configuration for power users.”
No prices were given in the formal announcement, but it is not surprising, considering that only laptop developers will need to know this detail.
Regardless, one can expect notebooks to start adopting this solution sooner or later, perhaps even in time for a demonstration at the 2011 International CES.