DT´s Flash Drive Blog

Updated: May 29
(Super Talent releases the first 256GB flash drive for USB 3.0)

Well, what do you know. Just a few weeks ago Kingston stunned us with the release of the world’s first 128GB Flash Drive . And before we even have room to breathe they top it off with the world’s first 256GB flash drive. That’s right – 256GB of space in a tiny portable USB disk. We surely live in crazy, fast-paced times! So on that note, say hello to the DataTraveler 300.

Again a World’s first: Kingston´s 256GB Flash Drive (@ )

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Specs:

• Durable, black plastic body with gray, enveloping plate
• Retractable USB connector (top sliding button)
• Transfer rate: 20MB/sec. read & 10MB/sec. write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• Vista ReadyBoost compatible
• Keyloop?
  
• (A keychain can probably be hooked up at the plate’s protrusions)
• LED indicator? (Probably revealed by sliding button)
  
• Weight: 19g
• Length x width x height: 2.78″ x 0.88″ x 0.65″
• (70.68mm x 22.37 mm x 16.45mm)
• Warranty: 5 years
• Release date: late July 2009

  
  

At first this miracle of modern technology was only available through direct ordering which made sense given the 1K price tag. But then the DT 300 became openly available in Europe, Africa & Asia while the US was left out. Why? Because as it turns out, Kingston refined their focus for this specific market and came up with a completely exclusive American design. The result is the DataTraveler 310:

Born for the USA : Kingston DataTraveler 310 (@ )

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Specs:

• Durable black plastic body with red metallic framing
• Cap fits on rear (ideal during use)
• Transfer rate: 25MB/s read, 12MB/s write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• Vista ReadyBoost compatible
• LED?
• Keyloop
• Length x width x height: 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″
• (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
• Weight: ?
• Warranty: 5 years
• Data retention: 10 years
• Release date: late February 2010

I don’t know about you, but to me it definitely has a US-feel to it. It actually reminds of a 60s Corvette merged with a modern Yukon XL . So you gotta wonder what resumes the architects at Kingston can boast with.

Of course the comparison with a Corvette may lack in terms of speed but the new USB 3.0 standard is about to fix that. So here we have with the first super speed 256GB flash drive, who also guarantees super security: the so called SuperCrypt by Super Talent. I know, that’s 4 times “super” in one sentence – but hey, credit where credit’s due.

Safe Speeding: 256GB Super Talent SuperCrypt USB 3.0 (@ )

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Square silver body with cap
USB 3.0 (backward compatible with 2.0)
Vibration & shock absorbent
Up to 240 MB/s
Up to 184 MB/s
Other capacities: 16-128GB
Hardware 128bit encryption
Also available as SuperCrypt Pro with 256bit encryption
Password authentication
Secure erase feature
Secure partition locks when removed
64MB cache
Blue LED
95 x 34 x 15.4mm
Weight ?
10 year data retention
2 year warranty
Release date: March 2010

You may ask yourself of course, why would I need a 256GB flash drive? Well, maybe you’d like to back up your laptop, or both of them or all three of them. Or maybe you’d like to copy your entire DVD-collection or/and/or/or/and. The endless storage possibilities of this amazing capacity can be marveled at in the list below. But don’t hold your breath – maybe the DataTraveler 3000 is just around the corner.

Image capabilities

MP	MB	Amount of Jpgs
0.2 (480 x 360)	0.040	6400000
0.3 (640 x 480)	0.075	3413333
0.8 (1024 x 768)	0.150	1706666
1 (1280 x 960)	0.250	1024000
2 (1600 x 1200)	0.850	301176
3 (2048 x 1536)	1.2	213333
4 (2372 x 1804)	1.9	134736
5 (2560 x 1920)	2.5	102400
6 (3264 x 1836)	3	85333

Music capabilities

Bitrate	Approximate min.	Amount of Mp3s
128	266666 (4444h 26min)	66666 x 4min.
160	213333 (3333h 33min)	53333 x 4min.
192	177777 (2222h 57min)	44444 x 4min.

Movie capabilities

GB	Amount of Avis	Approximate hours
0.100	2560	512
0.175	1462	548
0.350	731	548 – 609
0.700	365	548 – 730
1.4	182	546 – 728
2.1	121	484 – 605
4.5 (entire DVD as vob)	56 dvds	168 – 224

or
Click here to find more 256GB flash drives

Find other flash drive capacities:

128MB — 256MB — 512MB — 1GB — 2GB Flash Drive – 4GB

5GB — 8GB – 16GB — 32GB – 64GB Flash Drive – 128GB

16, 32, 64MB

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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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• 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 (@ )

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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 (@ )

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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 (@ )

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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 (@ )

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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 (@ )

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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