Kingston has recently released a new DataTraveler Locker+ USB flash drive series, which is ideal for people and organizations that require the most secure way to store and transfer portable data. The drive boasts a 256-bit AES hardware encryption, so you can’t access the data on it without a password. If you enter the wrong password 10 times, the device will automatically re-format its content. The 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models are priced at $36, $50, $100 and $200, respectively. Each DataTraveler Locker+ is backed by a five-year warranty. [Kingston]
Kingston has once again expanded its SSD line-up with the all new Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB. Coming in 40GB capacity, this 2.5-inch drive is based on MLC NAND flash memory chips and provides read and write speeds of up to 170MB/s and 40MB/s, respectively. The drive also features a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface and a MTBF of 1 million hours. The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB SSD will start shipping on November 9th for $115 (stand-alone drive) or $130 (desktop bundle). [Kingston]
Finding yourself a compact memory card reader? Well, here we have the MobileLiteG2 from Kingston. Measuring only 62.15mm x 29.40mm x 16.40mm and weighing just under 19 grams, this thumb-sized device features retractable covers for each side, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and supports for various types of memory cards including SD, SDHC, microSD, microSDHC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro. The device is also compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Linux v.2.6.x or newer as well as Mac OS X 10.3.x or later. The Kingston MobileLiteG2 sells for $11 or bundled with a 4GB or 8GB Class 4 SDHC card for $28.50 and $46, respectively. [TCMagazine]
Kingston has increased the speed of its DataTraveler 410 USB flash drive series. The drive has been upgraded with faster read and write speeds averaging at 20MB/sec (for both). In addition, the drive also comes with SecureTraveler software allowing users to create and access a password-protected area within the drive. The Kingston DataTraveler 410 is available in 4 different capacities: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, with prices set at $26, $46, $84 and $134, respectively. [Product Page via CDRLabs]
Kingston has announced a new line-up of solid state drives, the SSDNow V+. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, these 2.5-inch drives are based on MLC NAND flash memory and provide a reading speed up to 220MB/s and a writing speed up to 180MB/s, and use a SATA/SATA II interface. The 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are price at $254, $550 and $992, respectively. [Product Page]
Kingston Technology Europe has launched the world’s first 256GB USB flash drive. The DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry around a whole digital world. The 256GB of storage space is equal to an outstanding 51,000 images, or 54 DVD’s, or 365 CD’s, or a whole database of documents equal to a 1km paper tower. The drive is perfect for netbook users who want to extend the limited capacity of their machines. Measuring 70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm, the DataTraveler 300 features fast transfer rate (up to 20 MB/sec. read and 10 MB/sec. write), and the Password Traveler security software for Windows. It is perfect for business consumers who work with large databases, or designers who need to transfer large graphic files from one place to another. Unfortunately, the DataTraveler 300 is available only in Europe and the UK for £565.67 ($924). [Kingston]
The Kingston DataTraveler 200 is the first USB flash drive in the world that comes with 128GB of memory. Measuring 2.77-inch x 0.49-inch x 0.89-inch, the drive comes with password protection to secure your important data. The Kingston DataTraveler 200 is also available in the 32GB and 64GB versions. All purchases will come with a five-year warranty. [Press Release]
Kingston comes back with their new 12GB triple channel DDR3 HyperX memory kit that was specially built just for the Intel Core i7 platform. The kit consists of three 4GB RAM modules running at 1600MHz, and have been optimized for XMP. There are also HyperX kits in 3GB and 6GB options. The 12GB kit is priced at a hefty $1,400. [SlipperyBrick]
Kingston has rolled out its latest microSDHC card that offers 16GB of storage capacity. According to Kingston, that is enough storage for more than 3,000 songs, over 9,000 images at 5-megapixel resolution and more than 16 hours of video. Pretty cool! The Kingston 16GB microSDHC card retails for $90. [SlashPhone]
Check out the latest memory device from Kingston, the 32GB CF Elite Pro card. Featuring an increased capacity to 32GB from the previous CompactFlash modules, the device provides minimum read speeds of 25MB per second and write speeds of 20MB per second. With larger capacity and fast data transfer rates this new card allows amateur and professional photographers to maximize the performance of their high-end digital cameras. The CF Elite Pro retails for $154 and includes a lifetime warranty. [Electronista]
