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CRUCIAL TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS FLASH STORAGE LINE



Online memory leader now offers MultiMediaCards(TM) and higher-density CompactFlash(TM) cards.



Glasgow, UK, 7 May 2002--Crucial Technology, a division of Micron and one of the world's largest direct memory upgrade providers, announced today it has expanded its flash product line to include MultiMediaCards (MMC) and high-density Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards to enhance its existing CompactFlash line. These small, removable storage cards can be used in a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras, handheld computers,
and digital music players.



"Massive growth in the consumer electronics market has increased demand for high-performance, high-density digital storage products," said Crucial Europe's General Manager, Stefanie Summerfield. "At Crucial, we are focused on providing our customers with a range of high-quality memory products they both need and want, not just offering a competitive price and exceptional quality, but outstanding levels of customer service."



Flash memory cards are non-volatile storage solutions that do not lose their information once the power is turned off. They are noiseless, lighter, and consume less battery power than rotating disk drives. Flash products available at Crucial.com/uk now include the following:



MultiMediaCard 16MB, 32MB, and 64MB:



Current prices range from 17.09 British pounds to 35.09 British pounds* MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) compliant



Type I CompactFlash 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 96MB, 128MB, and 256MB:



Current prices range from: 8.99 British pounds to 87.29 British pounds* CompactFlash Association (CFA) compliant



Type II CompactFlash 512MB
Current price is 247.49 British pounds* CompactFlash Association (CFA) compliant



*Prices are subject to change without notice. Current prices can be found on Crucial's Web site at www.crucial.com/uk.



All Crucial flash storage cards are available on Crucial's Web site at www.crucial.com/uk and come with a limited five-year warranty and Crucial's renowned customer service and technical support.



Crucial Technology sells memory upgrade modules direct from Micron and offers over 94,000 upgrades for more than 15,000 desktops, notebooks, servers, routers, printers, and electronic devices. Visit http://www.crucial.com/uk to learn more about Crucial.



Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture and market DRAMs, very fast SRAMs, Flash Memory, other semiconductor components
and memory modules. Micron's common stock is raded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about
Micron Technology, Inc., visit its web site at www.micron.com.



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Micron, Crucial and Crucial Technology are registered trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Micron Technology, Inc., is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash(TM) and MultiMediaCard(TM) trademarks.