DT´s Flash Drive Blog

Updated: March 28, 2010
(see Kanguru Defender Elite)

Kanguru flash drives have an appropriate name. They hop from computer to computer to fill or empty their data pouches. Some are pretty fast and some are very protective of their data. The mother load is 64GB. Here’s an overview of the different Kanguru species.

FlashBlu
FlashBlu II
e-Flash
Defender
Defender Pro
Defender Elite
Bio
Micro Drive

FlashBlu

Happy Hopping: Kanguru FlashBlu (@ ) or ( )

Silver, high impact plastic body
Transparent cap
2 – 64GB
Also available as wedge shaped 32GB version
Up to 20 MB/s read
Up to 5 MB/s write
Carry It Easy software
(Mobile E-mail, No Trace Browsing,
File Synchronization, 128-bit AES encryption)
Read-only switch (write protection)
ReadyBoost compatible
USB extension cable included
1.97″ Length x 0.98″ Width x 0.39″ Height
0.46 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

FlashBlu 2

Hops a Bit faster: Kanguru FlashBlu II (@ )

or ( )

Durable, blue aluminium body
Cap
1 – 128GB
Up to 20 MB/s read
Up to 13 MB/s write
Carry It Easy software
(Mobile E-mail, No Trace Browsing,
File Synchronization, 256-bit AES encryption)
Read-only switch (write protection)
ReadyBoost compatible
Key chain grommet
USB extension cable included
2.52″ Length x 0.73″ Width x 0.35″ Height
32GB+ is wider
0.35 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

e-Flash

Two-Face Value : Kanguru e-Flash (@ )

or ( )

Durable, black aluminium body
Caps
eSATA connector (powered)
USB connector
8 – 32GB
Up to 75 MB/s read (on eSata)
Up to 45 MB/s write (on eSata)
Up to 30 MB/s read (on USB)
Up to 20 MB/s write (on USB)
HotSwap! software
(add & remove eSata devices)
Power & eSATA PC bracket included
Power & eSATA extension cable included
3.5″ Length x 0.94″ Width x 0.28″ Height
0.78 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

Kanguru Defender (KDF)

Box it in: Kanguru Defender (@ ) or ( )

High strength aluminium body
Transparent Cap
Available in red, green, yellow & black
1 – 16GB
Up to 15 MB/s read
Up to 7 MB/s write
100% Hardware based encrypted
(Military grade AES, FIPS 140-2)
Password protection
Electronic & engraved device ID
Remote Management when lost or stolen
(Kanguru Remote Management Console, optional)
Read-only switch (write protection)
Key chain grommet
2.52″ Length x 0.73″ Width x 0.35″ Height
0.35 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

Kanguru Defender Pro (KDF-Pro)

Box it like a Pro: Kanguru Defender Pro (@ )

or ( )

High strength aluminium body
Transparent Cap
Available in red, green, yellow & silver
1 – 8GB
Up to 30 MB/s read
Up to 20 MB/s write
100% Hardware based encryption
(Military grade AES, FIPS 140-2)
Tamperproof epoxy
Password protection
Electronic & engraved device ID
Remote Management when lost or stolen
Remote Management when lost or stolen
(Kanguru Remote Management Console, optional)
Read-only switch (write protection)
Key chain grommet
2.52″ Length x 0.73″ Width x 0.35″ Height
0.35 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

Kanguru Defender Elite (KDFE)

All-Time Champion: Kanguru Defender Elite (@ ) or ( )

High strength aluminium body
Transparent Cap
Available in black, red, green,
yellow, beige & blue
1 – 128GB
Up to 33 MB/s read
Up to 13 MB/s write
100% Hardware based encrypted
(256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2)
Tamperproof epoxy
Electronic & engraved device ID
On-Chip password protection
Remote Management when lost or stolen
(Kanguru Remote Management Console, optional)
Integrated anti-virus
Read-only switch (write protection)
Key chain grommet
64mm x 18.5mm x 9mm (1-16GB)
71mm x 27mm x 9mm (32-128GB)
~ 10 g
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

Kanguru Bio

Two-Factor Authentication: Kanguru Bio AES (@ )

or ( )

Durable, black plastic body
Sliding Cap
Older edition available in silver & tan (Bio Slider)
256MB – 8GB
Up to 10 MB/s read
Up to 5 MB/s write
Biometric fingerprint authentication
(Save up to 10 fingerprints)
Password authentication
Hardware based encryption
(256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2)
Electronic device ID
Remote Management when lost or stolen
(Kanguru Remote Management Console, optional)
Read-only switch (write protection)
Key chain grommet
Neck strap & USB extension cable included
3.35″ Length x 1.06″ Width x 0.51″ Height
0.67 oz
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

Kanguru Micro Drive

Guarded Joey: KanguruMicro Drive AES (@ )

or ( )

High strength aluminium body
Cap
Available in red, green, black, yellow & silver.
Older edition has oval shape
512MB – 8GB
Up to 15 MB/s read
Up to 7 MB/s write
Software based encryption
(256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2)
Kanguru Lock software
Password protection
Optional 90-day password change
Monitorable, unique electronic identifiers
Read-only switch (write protection)
Key chain grommet
Neck strap included
85mm Length x 28mm Width x 15mm Height
21 g
10 year data retention
3 year Warranty

or
Click here to find more Kanguru flash drives

Find other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP – Imation - Kingston
Lexar – Newsmy - OCZ – Patriot – PNY - PQI
SanDisk - Super Talent – Sony
Toshiba - Transcend - Verbatim – Generic Flash Drives

To begin our series on Transcend flash drives we will cover the JetFlash models 110 to 220. This includes the hi-speed as well as the security series.

JetFlash 110
JetFlash 120
JetFlash 130
JetFlash 150
JetFlash 160
JetFlash 168
JetFlash 185
JetFlash 2A
JetFlash 220

JetFlash 110

I am the one and ten: Transcend JetFlash 110 (@ )

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Traits:

• Metallic body
• Slidable USB connector
• 128MB (yellow), 256 (green), 512MB (blue),
  
• 1GB (red), 2GB (silver), 4GB (orange), 8GB (purple)
• Reading: 16 MB/s, Writing: 12 MB/s (512MB-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 25 MB/s (8GB)
• JetFlash elite
  
• Keychain grommet (Neckstrap included)
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Length x Width x Height: 64mm x 21mm x 10mm
• Weight: 11g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

JetFlash 120

Bulky good: Transcend JetFlash 120 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Transparent body with different colored casing
• Cap
• 128MB (golden), 256MB (orange), 512MB (red),
• 1GB (blue), 2GB (silver), 4GB (green)
• Reading: 10 MB/s, Writing: 8 MB/s
• JetFlash elite features
• Boot-up function
• LED (lights up body)
• Keyloop
• Length x Width x Height: 75mm x 25mm x 11mm
• Weight: 15g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

JetFlash 130

Mood Cap: Transcend JetFlash 130 (@ ) or ( )

Traits:

• White plastic body with white cap
• Two extra caps in different colors
• 512MB (orange band), 1GB (blue band),
• 2GB (red band), 4GB (green band)
• Reading: 12-16 MB/s, Writing: 9-12 MB/s
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Keychain loop (neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 60mm x 16.5mm x 8.1mm
• Weight: 7g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

  
  

JetFlash 150

The odds are one-fifty: Transcend JetFlash 150 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Semi-transparent body with metallic casing
• Cap
• 256MB (green), 512MB (blue),
• 1GB (red), 2GB (silver), 4GB (orange)
• Reading: 12-16 MB/s, Writing: 9-12 MB/s
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• blue LED (lights up body)
• Keychain loop (Neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: Dimensions: 59mm x 19mm x 10mm
• Weight: 10g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

  
  

JetFlash 160

A lot under one’s Plate: Transcend JetFlash 160 (@ )

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Traits:

• Metallic body with gray plating
• Cap
  
• 512MB (orange), 1GB (blue),
• 2GB (red), 4GB (green), 8GB (silver)
• Reading: 16 MB/s, Writing: 12 MB/s (512MB-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 25 MB/s (8GB)
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Keychain loop (Neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 61mm x 18.6mm x 9.8mm
• Weight: 10g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

  
  

JetFlash 168

Pieces of China: Transcend JetFlash 168 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Black plastic body with oriental flower motifs
• Cap
• 1GB (Orchid), 2GB (Bamboo), 4GB (Blossom),
• 8GB (Chrysanthemum), 16GB (Lotus)
• Each capacity bears a different flower
• Reading: 16 MB/s, Writing: 12 MB/s (1GB-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 25 MB/s (8-16GB)
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Keychain loop (Neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 61mm x 18.6mm x 9.8mm
• Weight: 10g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

  
  

JetFlash 185

Wishful Zincing: Transcend JetFlash 185 (@ ) or ( )

Traits:

• Zinc alloy body with different colored middle rim
• Cap
• 1GB (blue), 2GB (red),
• 4GB (green), 8GB (brown)
• Reading: 12-16 MB/s, Writing: 9-12 MB/s (1GB-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 25 MB/s (8GB)
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Keychain loop (short chain included)
• Length x Width x Height: 49.5mm x 15.8mm x 7.4mm
• Weight: 15g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

JetFlash 2A

2A-OK: Transcend JetFlash 2A (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Transparent amber body with silver metallic casing
• Cap
• 1 – 16GB
• Reading: 16 MB/s, Writing: 12 MB/s (1GB-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 25 MB/s (8GB-16GB)
• Write protection switch
• JetFlash elite
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• Keychain loop (Neckstrap included)
• LED (lights up body)
• Length x Width x Height: 75mm x 25mm x 11mm (1GB-8GB)
• 88mm x 33mm x 15mm (16GB)
• Weight: 15g (1GB-8GB), 24g (16GB)
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty

  
  

JetFlash 220

Foresight 220: Transcend JetFlash 220 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Black plastic body with swivel cover
• 2GB (orange button), 4GB (blue),
• 8GB (red), 16GB (green)
• Two partitions: one public & one private/secure
• AES256 encryption
• Sensor strip fingerprinting to access & protect drive
• JetFlash elite
• Fingerprint software & repartition tool
• Reading: 25 MB/s, Writing: 4 MB/s
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED
• Keychain loop (neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 70.0mm x 20.5mm x 11.0mm
• Weight: 13g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• 2 year warranty

or
Click here to find more JetFlash 110-220

Find more JetFlash drives:

T Series – JetFlash V10 – V35 – JetFlash V60 – V95

More flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation - Kanguru - Kingston
Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ - Patriot
PNY - PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent
Toshiba – Verbatim – Other/Generic

The JetFlash T series focuses on ruggedness and high durability. But they’re not quite the Mr.T of flash drives as the bodies are ultra light and slim. Here are the three models available.

JetFlash T2K

Millenium Rugged: Transcend JetFlash T2K (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Tiny, unbreakable Polycarbonate body
• COB (Chip On Board): Chip & circuit board integrated into casing
• Black or purple
• 1GB (blue label), 2GB (red label), 4GB (green label)
• Reading: 18 MB/s, Writing: 5 MB/s
• JetFlash elite Software
• Keyloop (neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 42.6mm x 16mm x 3.1mm
• Weight: 2g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty
  

  
  

  
  

JetFlash T3

COB a Feel: Transcend JetFlash T3 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Tiny, unbreakable Polycarbonate body
• COB (Chip On Board): Chip & circuit board integrated into casing
• Black or white
• Available in 5 piece sets
• 1 – 8GB
• Reading: 18 MB/s, Writing: 5 MB/s (1-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 8 MB/s (8GB)
• JetFlash elite Software
• Keychain hole (neckstrap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 30.3mm x 12.3mm x 2.4mm
• Weight: 2g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty
  

  
  

  
  

JetFlash T5

No Cap of T: Transcend JetFlash T5 (@ )

or ( )

Traits:

• Tiny, unbreakable plastic body
• Retractable USB connector
• Black body with different colored plates
• Also available as India flag edition
• Waterproof
• 2GB (orange), 4GB (white), 8GB (red)
• Reading: 18 MB/s, Writing: 5 MB/s (1-4GB)
• Reading: 30 MB/s, Writing: 8 MB/s (8GB)
• JetFlash elite Software
• Keychain loop (strap included)
• Length x Width x Height: 30.3mm x 12.3mm x 2.4mm
• Weight: 2g
• Up to 10 years data retention
• Lifetime warranty
  

or
Click here to find more JetFlash T

Find more JetFlashs:

V10 – V35 – V60 – V95 – JetFlash 110 – 220

More flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation - Kanguru - Kingston
Lexar Flash Drives - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ
Patriot – PNY - PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent Flash Drives
Toshiba – Verbatim – Other/Generic