Hard-core gamers and fans of overclocking like to spend money on quality computer components that can withstand extreme use. Buying cheap CPUs, motherboards, PSUs and RAM won’t cut it for this sort of user.

Kingston has announced a new RAM kit that is claims to be the fastest DDR3 modules available. The memory is Kingston’s HyperX DDR3 Ram running at 2GHz. Enhanced Performance Profiles are pre-programmed on the modules.

Kingston just revealed the limited edition 4GB DataTraveler Terra Cotta thumb drive in Japan. It’s aimed squarely at those who want a bit of style in their thumb drive, with nice art work on a gold-colored case. Those who want to be different and stand out from the crowd.

The Terra Cotta drive comes with password protection software, Vista ReadyBoost support, 15MB/sec read speeds, and 7MB/sec write speeds. No word on price yet, but standing out from the crowd will probably cost you. Art is never cheap.

If you carry your personal data such as emails and contact information between multiple PCs, you know how much easier it would be if you could keep it synchronized between the different machines. Kingston Technology is unveiling a new USB flash drive at CES, the Kingston Data Traveler 400 (DT400), aimed at doing just that.

The Kingston Data Traveler 400 (DT400), available in storage capacities up to 8GB and starting pricing at around $31, is a USB flash drive which comes pre-loaded with with MigoSync data synchronization software from Migo Software. This software allows one to work among multiple PCs by directly synchronizing files, email and Internet browser settings onto the drive.

Isn’t it a pain in the ass with so many different types of media cards for different devices? Universal card readers and similar products at least help in making it easier to be able to pull data off these many different formats. Kingston is introducing its own multi-media card reader, the new Kingston Media Reader. It’s priced at around $17.

The Kingston Media Reader is capable of supporting 19 different media card formats via its four slots. These include CompactFlash Type I and II, SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCmobile (DV RSMMC), MMCplus, MMCmicro, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. Connection is made to a host computer through a USB 2.0 port.

“Write speed…must have more write speed.” If you find yourself saying this phrase over and over again as you miss critical shots with your digital camera you’ll probably be happy to know Kingston announced today an increase in the speed of its Compact Flash Ultimate memory cards.

The new Compact Flash Ultimate memory cards are now rated by Kingston to have a 266x write speed. That’s twice the minimum sustained write speed previously available in the Ultimate line, said the memory products manufacturer. The cards measure 1.43″ x 1.68″ x 0.13″.

Kingston Technology is looking to put its own little spin on USB drives by offering up a new series sporting a retractable USB connector. The Kingston DataTraveler 100 line ranges in size from 1GB to 8GB and is priced from $19 to $116.

The Kingston DataTraveler 100 USB drives have a “thumb-action” slide set on the side of the drive that is used for retracting and protracting the USB connector in a single handed operation. This retractable design reduces the drive’s overall size, making it easier for transport.

Kingston has a USB memory card reader that’s able to handle a lot of the many types of memory formats out there, bundled into one small thumb drive-sized device.

The MobileLite 9-in-1 card reader connects via USB 1.1 or 2.0 direct to your computer with no additional cords, and has three slots that support 9 different types of memory cards. On one side of the reader there’s one slot that supports SD/SDHC, MMC, MMCmobile, RS MMC and MMCplus card formats. The other side has two slots that both support microSD, MMCmicro …

The Kingston TravelLite SD/MMC Reader is designed for SD and MMC Flash memory cards and provides you with fast and easy transfer of data between a PC, Mac, and many other devices. The reader is ultra portable and plugs into a USB port with no external power source required.

This reader works great to keep a backup of your photos using the SD card from your digital camera or just keep a second SD card in your reader at all times to have a backup at the ready. The 2GB SD …