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SimpleTech Announces Next-Generation DDR2 Memory Modules Validated for Intel Platforms Ideal for Servers, Desktops and Notebooks SANTA ANA, Calif., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SimpleTech, Inc. , a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom and open-standard memory solutions based on Flash memory and DRAM technologies, today announced that its new SimpleTech DDR2 memory modules have met Intel's qualification requirements and have received validation by Intel on its reference platforms. SimpleTech will offer DDR2 memory modules in densities ranging from 256MB to 2GB. The following memory modules have received Intel's system-level validation to date: ECC Registered DIMM -400MHz Module Component Module Comp Comp Latency Comp Supplier Module Used Comp Density Density Width CL-RCD- Date Part Number Part Number tRP Code SimpleTech Samsung 1GB 512Mb 4 3-3-3 0407 S1024R3RL1PK-I K4T51043QB-GCCC SimpleTech Micron 512MB 256Mb 4 3-3-3 0352 S512R3RL1PK-I MT47H64M4FP-5E SimpleTech Micron 512MB 256Mb 8 3-3-3 0402 S512R3RL2QK-I MT47H32M8FP-5E ECC Unbuffered DIMM -533MHz Module Component Module Comp Comp Latency Comp Supplier Module Used Comp Density Density Width CL-tRCD- Date Part Number Part Number tRP Code SimpleTech Micron 512MB 256Mb 8 4-4-4 0406 S512R3EM2QK-I MT47H32M8FP-37E NON-ECC Unbuffered DIMM -533MHz Module Component Module Comp Comp Latency Comp Supplier Module Used Comp Density Density Width CL-tRCD- Date Part Number Part Number tRP Code SimpleTech Micron 512MB 256Mb 8 4-4-4 0406 S512R3NM2QK-I MT47H32M8FP-37E "SimpleTech is committed to providing leading-edge technology solutions for demanding applications. DDR2 will provide the next technology innovation and we are pleased to be at the forefront of early adopters," said Ken Roberts, director of product marketing for SimpleTech." SimpleTech has had significant interaction with JEDEC, the memory standards organization, to meet industry design specifications. SimpleTech also is an active member of the Memory Implementers Forum (http://www.memforum.org/), an online community advancing key memory technologies such as DDR2. "Memory module suppliers, such as SimpleTech, play an important role in providing memory to the worldwide distribution and system builder channel market, which is a significant and growing business for Intel," said Willy Agatstein, general manager of Intel's reseller products group. SimpleTech DDR2 memory modules achieve a module bandwidth of up to 4.3 Gbps (PC2-4300), and at 1.8V operation, the modules provide low power consumption. Additionally, DDR2 memory modules save space in the system due to On-Die-Termination (ODT) which improves signal integrity and reduces system cost. In addition to SO-DIMM, Unbuffered and Registered DIMMs, SimpleTech also will support a small factor module, 244-pin Registered MiniDIMM. Engineering samples are currently available to OEM customers. Distribution is scheduled to begin late in the second quarter of 2004. SimpleTech memory modules are scheduled to be available at Amazon.com, Buy.com, CDW, Ingram Micro, Insight, Micro Center, New Egg, PC Connection, Tech Data and SimpleTech's online store. All SimpleTech memory modules come with lifetime warranty backed by SimpleTech's reputation for quality and support. About SimpleTech SimpleTech, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets custom and open- standard memory solutions based on Flash and dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, technologies. With headquarters in Santa Ana, California, the company offers a comprehensive line of more than 2,500 products and specializes in developing high-density memory modules, memory cards and storage drives. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.simpletech.com/. SAFE HARBOR This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the performance of SimpleTech's DDR2. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are detailed under "Risk Factors" in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by SimpleTech, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its current reports on Form 8-K. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include the following risks: SimpleTech's DDR2 may not perform in the manner anticipated and customer demand for such products may not grow as projected. Also due to unforeseen market conditions the price and availability dates might be adversely affected. SimpleTech undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. DATASOURCE: SimpleTech, Inc. CONTACT: media, Elaine Marshall, Director of Public Relations, +1-949-260-8219, , or Jose Zavala, PR Representative, +1-949-260-8290, , or investors, Mitch Gellman, Director of Investor Relations, +1-949-260-8328, , all of SimpleTech Web site: http://www.memforum.org/ Web site: http://www.simpletech.com/

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