DT´s Flash Drive Blog

Updated: February 20
( Kingston DataTraveler 310 replaces the 300 as 256GB USB drive in the US;
DataTraveler 5000 released as an upgrade of the BlackBox)

The highlights in our second part of Kingston Flash Drives are without a doubt models like the Kingston DataTraveler 200 or 310. Why? Because they break new ground with storage capacities such as 128 and 256GB. And for safer ground there are secure editions like the DataTraveler 5000 or Vault, especially for use in government or enterprises. Let the journey continue…

DataTraveler 200
DataTraveler 300
DataTraveler 310
DataTraveler 410
DataTraveler 5000
DataTraveler HyperX
DataTraveler Locker
DataTraveler Vault
DataTraveler BlackBox
DataTraveler ReadyFlash

DataTraveler 200

Saved by Two Zeros: Kingston DataTraveler 200 (@ ) or ( )
(Be cautious of cheap fakes)

• Durable, black plastic case
• Concealable USB plug via sliding mechanism
• Color & Capacity: 32GB (Blue), 64GB (Yellow), 128GB (black)
• Click here for more information on the world’s first 128GB Flash Drive
• 20MB/s read, 10MB/s write
• Password protection (Password Traveler)
• ReadyBoost support
• Light Emitting Diode
• Attachment ring
  
• 2.77″ x 0.49″ x 0.89″ (70.39 x 12.52 x 22.78 mm)
• 13 grams
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler 300

Zeroing in on the Max : Kingston DataTraveler 300 (@ )

or ( )

• Durable, black plastic case with gray, enveloping plate
• Slidable USB plug (slider is on top)
• Capacity: 256GB (click here for more on the world’s first 256GB Flash Drive )
• Ultra-Fast: 20MB/s read, 10MB/s write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• ReadyBoost support
• Light Emitting Diode? (apparently under the slider)
  
• Attachment ring
  2.78″ x 0.88″ x 0.65″ (70.68mm x 22.37 mm x 16.45mm)
• 19 grams
  
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler 310

10% more on the Max : Kingston DataTraveler 310 (@ )

or ( )

• Durable black plastic case with red metallic framing
• Lid fits rear (convenient when plugged in)
• Capacity: 256GB (click here for more on the world’s first 256GB Flash Drive )
• Ultra-Fast: 25MB/s read, 12MB/s write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• ReadyBoost support
• Light Emitting Diode?
• Attachment ring
  
• 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″ (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
• No data for weight
  
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler 410

Swivel me Plastics: Kingston DataTraveler 410 (@ )

or ( )

• Black plastic case
• Swivel-protected USB plug
• Capacity: 4 – 32GB
• Fast: 15MB/s read, 6MB/s write
• Password protection (SecureTraveler)
• Vista support (not for ReadyBoost)
  
• Light Emitting Diode (end side)
  
• Attachment holes
• 2.58″ x 0.71″ x 0.41″
• (65.76mm x 17.98mm x 10.7mm)
• 0.48 ounces
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler Locker

Kingston’s, not Davy Jones’: DataTraveler Locker (@ )

or ( )

• Black plastic case with gray swivel
• Swivel-protected USB plug
• Capacity: 4 – 16GB
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Two partitions (one public, one secure)
• Secure zone features hardware encryption (DT encryptor)
• Vista support (not for ReadyBoost)
• Logo customization possible (Co-Logo Plan)
• Light Emitting Diode (end side)
  
• Attachment holes
• 2.58″ x 0.71″ x 0.41″
• (65.76mm x 17.98mm x 10.7mm)
• 0.48 ounces
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler HyperX

Cyberactive: Kingston DataTraveler HyperX (@ )

or ( )

• Metallic blue case with black gripping case
• Slidable USB plug
• Capacity: 8 – 32GB
• Ultra-Fast: 25MB/s read, 16MB/s write
• ReadyBoost support
• Blue Light Emitting Diode (mid-side)
• Attachment ring
• 2.76 x 0.88 x 0.44
• (70.0mm x 22.4mm x 11.3mm)
• 0.4 ounces
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler Vault (DTV)

Safe Keeping: Kingston DataTraveler Vault (@ )

or ( )

• Blue durable aluminium casing
• Lid fits rear (convenient when plugged in)
• Capacity: 2 – 32GB
• Fast: 24MB/s read, 10MB/s write
• Two partitions (one public, one secure)
• Secure zone features 256-bit-AES hardware encryption
• (with DTVaultLock access software)
• Secure zone blocks after 10 intrusion attempts and reformats
• ReadyBoost support
• Logo customization possible (Co-Logo Plan)
• Blue Light Emitting Diode (end side)
  
• Attachment hole
• 3.06″ x 0.9″ x 0.47″
• (77.9 mm x 22 mm x 12.05 mm)
• 0.4 ounces
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler Vault Privacy Edition:

• Same as above except:
• Fully encrypted and secure (no partitions)
• Enforced complex password protection
• Waterproof

DataTraveler BlackBox

Safe Boxing: Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (@ )

or ( )

• Titanium coated, stainless steel casing
• Rugged and waterproof
• Tamper-evident
• Lid fits rear (convenient when plugged in)
• Color editions: Black, red and green
• Capacity: 2 – 8GB
• Ultra-Fast: 24MB/s read, 20MB/s write
• 256-bit-AES hardware encryption
• FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified
• Blocks after 10 intrusion attempts and reformats
• Enforced complex password protection
• Vista 32-bit support (not for ReadyBoost)
• Logo customization possible (Co-Logo Plan)
• Blue Light Emitting Diode (end side)
  
• Attachment hole
• 3.06″ x 0.9″ x 0.47″
• (77.9mm x 22mm x 12.05mm)
• 1.6 ounces
• 5 year warranty
• 10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler 5000

Safety Champ: Kingston DataTraveler 5000 (@ )

or ( )

Titanium coated, stainless steel casing
Rugged and waterproof
Tamper-evident
Lid fits rear (convenient when plugged in)
Color editions: Black, red and green
Capacity: 2 – 16GB
Speed: 11MB/s read, 5MB/s write
Suite B standards
(approved by the U.S. government & the Department of Defense)
256-bit-AES hardware encryption in XTS mode
ECC encryption algorithms (Elliptic Curve Cryptography)
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified
SPYRUS technology
Blocks after 10 intrusion attempts and reformats
Enforced complex password protection
Secure channel communication
Can operate when AutoRun is disabled
Suite B on Board
Secure firmware updates
Made in the US, including cryptography
Vista 32-bit support (not for ReadyBoost)
Logo customization possible (Co-Logo Plan)
Blue Light Emitting Diode
Attachment hole
3.06″ x 0.9″ x 0.47″
(77.9mm x 22mm x 12.05mm)
1.6 ounces
5 year warranty
10 years data lifetime

DataTraveler ReadyFlash (DTR)

Booster Gear: Kingston DataTraveler ReadyFlash (@ )

or ( )

Silver plastic case with black ridges for gripping
Lid
Capacity: 1 – 2GB
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Optimized for ReadyBoost
Blue Light Emitting Diode (end side)
Attachment hole
2.67″ x 0.82″ x 0.35″
0.4 ounces
5 year warranty
10 years data lifetime

or
Click here to find all Kingston DataTraveler 200-5000

Other Kingston Flash Drives:

DataTraveler G1/G2 – 150 – DataTraveler Mini

More flash drive brands:

Corsair - Centon – EDGE - HP - Imation - Kanguru

Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ - Patriot

PNY – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

Branded DataSticks come in several series. They sport logos from all prestigious colleges and universities as well as Major League Baseball teams. The trophy though goes to the NASCAR flash drives. Not only do they show off the numbers of famous NASCAR drivers but also actual replicas of their race cars. Buckle up!

DataStick Collegiate
DataStick MLB
DataStick NASCAR
DataStick Tony Stewart
DataStick Jeff Gordon
DataStick Jimmie Johnson
DataStick Dale Earnhardt Jr.

DataStick Collegiate

Vying for Prestige: Centon DataStick Collegiate (@ )

or ( )

Brushed aluminum body with retractable USB connector
Customized with college logos & colors
Available as slide or keychain model
Many popular colleges available:
University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University,
University of California-Davis, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA),
Clemson University, University of Connecticut (UCONN), Florida State University,
University of Florida, Georgetown University, University of Georgia,
University of Illinois, Kansas State University, University of Kansas,
University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Miami,
University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of North Carolina,
Oklahoma State University, Penn State, Purdue University,
University of South Carolina, University of South Florida, Syracuse University,
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Texas A&M, Texas Tech University,
Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
Green Compliance Certificate
LED light (Slide model only)
Lanyard connector/ Keychain ring
2.56” x 1.72” x 0.3” (Slide model)
2.32” x 0.64” x 0.27” (Keychain model)
?g (Slide model)
5g (Keychain model)
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick MLB

Vying for Balls: Centon DataStick MLB (@ ) or ( )

Brushed aluminum body with retractable USB connector
Customized with MLB logos & colors
Many popular teams available:
Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles,
Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox,
Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies,
Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros,
Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers,
Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets,
New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies,
Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants,
Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays,
Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
Green Compliance Certificate
Keychain ring
2.32” x 0.64” x 0.27”
5g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick NASCAR Edition

Slide on Track: Centon DataStick NASCAR (@ )

or ( )

Silver brushed aluminum body with NASCAR logo
Slidable USB connector
Officially licensed
2 – 32GB
Standard USB speed
LED light
Lanyard connector
NASCAR lanyard included
2.56” x 1.72″ x 0.3″
?g
2 years warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

NASCAR DataStick Tony Stewart

Fast Depot: Centon Tony Stewart DataSticks (@ )

or ( )

P lastic replica car with number 14
Red & black Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS
Hood as cap, rear spoiler as lanyard hook
Officially licensed
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
LED tail light
NASCAR lanyard included
Dimensions 1:88 scale
9g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

NASCAR DataStick Jeff Gordon

Computer Chevvy: Centon Jeff Gordon DataSticks (@ ) or ( )

Keychain model with number 24:
Brushed aluminum body with retractable USB connector
Plastic replica car model with number 24:
Black & red DuPont/Pepsi Chevrolet Impala
Hood as cap, rear spoiler as lanyard hook
Officially licensed
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
LED tail light (car model)
Lanyard connector/ Keychain ring
NASCAR lanyard included (car model)
Green Compliance Certificate (keychain model)
2.32” x 0.64” x 0.27” (keychain model)
Dimensions 1:88 scale (car model)
5g (keychain model)
9g (car model)
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

NASCAR DataStick Jimmie Johnson

High & Lowe’s: Centon Jimmie Johnson DataSticks (@ ) or ( )

Keychain model with number 48:
Brushed aluminum body with retractable USB connector
Plastic replica car model with number 48:
Blue Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet Impala SS
Hood as cap, rear spoiler as lanyard hook
Officially licensed
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
LED tail light (car model)
Lanyard connector/ Keychain ring
NASCAR lanyard included (car model)
Green Compliance Certificate (keychain model)
2.32” x 0.64” x 0.27” (keychain model)
Dimensions 1:88 scale (car model)
5g (keychain model)
9g (car model)
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

NASCAR DataStick Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Junior Partner: Centon Dale Earnhardt DataSticks (@ ) or ( )

Keychain model with number 88:
Brushed aluminum body with retractable USB connector
Two plastic replica cars with number 88:
Green AMP Energy/Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet Impala SS
Blue National Guard/AMP Energy/Mountain Dew Chevrolet Impala SS
Hood as cap, rear spoiler as lanyard hook
Officially licensed
2 – 8GB
Standard USB speed
LED tail light (car model)
Lanyard connector/ Keychain ring
NASCAR lanyard included (car model)
Green Compliance Certificate (keychain model)
2.32” x 0.64” x 0.27” (keychain model)
Dimensions 1:88 scale (car model)
5g (keychain model)
9g (car model)
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

or
Click here to find all Centon DataStick Branded

Part I:

Centon DataStick

More brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP – Imation - Kanguru

Kingston – Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy – OCZ – Patriot

PNY Flash Drive – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba Flash Drive – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

Centon Flash Drives are called DataSticks. They’re straight and solid, with many adhering to environmental friendliness while some offer security too. Later in our second part we will focus on branded models like NASCAR, colleges and MLB.

DataStick Pro
DataStick Green
DataStick Designer
DataStick Elite Plus
DataStick Sport
DataStick Secure
DataStick TAA Compliant
DataStick Slide
DataStick Credit Card

DataStick Pro

Professional Package: Centon DataStick Pro (@ ) or ( )

Aluminum body with black plastic cap
Available in blue, grey, red & white
2 – 64GB
64GB has two partitions
Standard USB speed
LED light
Lanyard connector hole
2.56” x 1.72” x 0.3”
8g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

Also available as SecurFlash FIPS-edition:
Automatic AES 256-bit encryption
Easy interface for file encryption/decryption
Automatic re-encryption when files are changed or edited
Automatic user/password set-up
Tamper-proof password protection
Hidden master password
Built in password recovery hint
Multiple user options
SecurFlash Universal Features
Support for all file types
Security server retains audit trail
Dynamic revocation in case of loss

DataStick Green

Close to Nature: Centon DataStick Green (@ ) or ( )

Green recyclable aluminum body
Black recyclable plastic cap
100% recycled packaging
Each purchase guarantees a new tree to be planted
(via Plant A Tree USA )
2 – 4GB
Standard USB speed
LED light
Lanyard connector hole
2.56” x 1.72” x 0.3”
6g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick Designer

Leather & Steel: Centon DataStick Designer (@ ) or ( )

Stainless steel body with genuine leather
Unique swivel cap with leather strap
Available in black & pink
1st Generation comes as wide keychain model
2 – 16GB
Standard USB speed
Green Compliance Certificate
Lanyard connector
Dimensions ?
16g
2 years warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick ElitePlus

Positive Potential: Centon DataStick Elite Plus (@ ) or ( )

Black glossy body with cap
Available in black & pink
32 – 64GB
64GB has two partitions
Standard USB speed
Uniquely placed LED
Lanyard connector hole
Dimensions ?
4g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick Sport

Male & Female: Centon DataStick Sport (@ ) or ( )

Black durable silicon body
Leak-proof cap
Letter colors vary per capacity
Shock & waterproof
Also available in pink & purple with flower design
2 – 64GB
64GB has two partitions
Standard USB speed
LED light
Lanyard/carabiner connector hole
Dimensions ?
6g
2 years warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick Secure

Safety First: Centon DataStick Secure (@ ) or ( )

Glossy plastic body with silver swivel
Windows version is red
Mac version is white
2 – 32GB
Standard USB speed
Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption
Automatic re-encryption when files are changed or edited
Support for all file types
Mandatory 16 character password
Formatting & deletion after 6 failed password attempts
Password attack prevention
Password recovery hint
Automatic lock after removal from computer
LED light
Lanyard connector
2.56” x 1.72″ x 0.2″
8g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick TAA Compliant

Born in the USA: Centon DataStick TAA Compliant (@ )

or ( )

Black plastic body with silver swivel
In compliance with TAA ( Trade Agreements Act )
Assembled in the USA
2 – 16GB
Standard USB speed
Lanyard connector
2.20” x 0.67” x 0.40”
4g
Lifetime warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick Slide

In & Out: Centon DataStick Slide (@ ) or ( )

Black brushed aluminum body
Slidable USB connector
2 – 16GB
Standard USB speed
Green Compliance Certificate
LED light
Lanyard connector hole
2.56” x 1.72″ x 0.3″
?g
2 years warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

DataStick Credit Card

Paying up: Centon DataStick Credit Card (@ ) or ( )

Silver credit card shaped aluminum body
Hidden, retractable USB connector
Ultra-slim, fits perfectly in wallet
16 – 64GB
64GB has two partitions
Standard USB speed
3” x 2.1” x 0.2”
1 oz
2 years warranty
Data retention up to 10 years

or
Click here to find all Centon DataStick

More brands:

Corsair Flash Drive – EDGE - HP – Imation - Kanguru

Kingston Flash Drive – Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy – OCZ – Patriot

PNY – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic