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RAM prices continue to slide

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MacWorld is reporting that contract prices for the most commonly used DRAM (dynamic RAM) computer memory chips have dropped nearly 18 percent in the past two weeks. Memory prices have been hovering at all-time lows for the past year.

The article cites DRAMeXchange in explaining the decline is due DRAM makers building too many factories to compete against each other and on hopes people would take to Microsoft Windows Vista, which requires much more DRAM than Windows XP – which they haven’t.

Prices are anticipated to stay at low levels throughout the rest of the year.

You can get current prices for your particular Mac here …

So now’s a great time to buy.

Data Locker offers PIN-secure portable drives

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Data Locker, Inc. of Shawnee, KS is now shipping three portable USB 2.0 drives, each protected by a customizable Personal Information Number (PIN). Available in 80 Gb ($149.95), 120 Gb ($249.99), and 250 Gb ($299.99) capacities, the 5400 rpm drives are protected by up to a 12-digit user-created PIN entered directly on the devices.

Each lightweight portable hard drive measures just 5 in. x 3 in. x 0.8 in and weighs less than 9 ounces.

The portable hard drives are plug-and-play for Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. No special software, drivers or installation is required.

All required power is drawn via the USB cable (no power bricks needed).

The USB 2.0 interface provides up to 256 Mbits/sec. of sustained Read/Write speeds – up to 480 Mbits/sec. in bursts.

All are available immediately.