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EXHIBIT 23.5
CONSENT
The undersigned, Thomas A. Beaver, has agreed to become a director of Simple
Technology, Inc. (the "Company") upon the effectiveness of the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-32478, as amended (the
"Registration Statement"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
connection with the Company's initial public offering. The undersigned hereby
consents to being named as a director designee in the Registration Statement.
/s/ Thomas A. Beaver
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Thomas A. Beaver
Dated: June 30, 2000
