Kingston Technology First to Market with a Massive 128GB Capacity USB Drive

Kingston Technology First to Market with a Massive 128GB Capacity USB Drive



New DataTraveler 200 can store over 6.5million A4 pages of text*



London, UK --15 June 2009 -- Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the Kingston DataTraveler 200, the world’s first 128GB USB Flash drive. The Kingston DataTraveler 200 provides users with the option to password protect their data, as well as giving consumers and business users the flexibility to carry vast amounts of data with them at all times.

“The DataTraveler 200’s immense 128GB storage capability lets users store as much data as 182 music CDs** or up to 27 DVD movies***. Business users benefit as they can carry around large databases or files whilst they are out of the office,” said Jim Selby, European Product Marketing Manager, Kingston Technology. “The password protection facility helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DataTraveler 200 a terrific solution for the home or office.”

The Kingston Technology DataTraveler 200 features a capless design that protects the USB connector when not in use and is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost. The drive is also available in 32GB and 64GB capacities.

The DataTraveler 200 is backed by a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support. For more information, visit www.kingston.com/Europe.

DataTraveler 200 Product Features and Specifications:

· Capacities****: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB

· Dimensions: 2.77" x 0.49" x 0.89" (70.39mm x 12.52mm x 22.78mm)

· Operating Temperature: 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C)

· Storage Temperature: -4º F to 185º F (-20º C to 85º C)

· Simple: just plug into a USB port

· Practical: durable, capless design

· Guaranteed: five-year warranty

· Safeguarded: includes Password Traveler security software for Windows

· Enhanced: for Windows ReadyBoost*****on Vista-based systems





* Approximate number. Based on the calculation of 10 page Word file with various formatting.

** Approximate number. Based on standard 12cm compact disc with maximum of 703MB capacity.
***Approximate number. Based on single-sided single-layer DVD with ~ 4.7GB capacity.
**** Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston Technology’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

***** Although DT200 is enhanced for ReadyBoost, Password Traveler will not operate properly if ReadyBoost cache is enabled on the drive. However, you may enable ReadyBoost cache on a separate drive.



Compatibility Table

Operating System


File Transfer


Password Traveler

Windows Vista (SP1)


Yes


Yes

Windows ReadyBoost


Yes


No

Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3)


Yes


Yes

Windows 2000 (SP4)


Yes


Yes

Mac OS X v.10.3.x +


Yes


No

Linux v.2.6.x +


Yes


No

















Kingston Technology DataTraveler 200 USB Flash Drive

Part Number


Capacity and Features


MSRP

DataTraveler 200/32GB


DataTraveler 200 32GB Blue & Black


£63.55

DataTraveler 200/64GB


DataTraveler 200 64GB Yellow & Black


£111.16

DataTraveler 200/128GB


DataTraveler 200 128GB Black


£334.22




For more information on Kingston Technology or its products visit the Web site at: www.kingston.com/Europe.



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