Kingston Technology Launches New Secure USB Flash Drive

Affordable hardware encrypted solution for budget conscious companies





London, UK – November 17, 2009 -- Kingston Digital Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Kingston Technology Corporation, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the Kingston DataTraveler® Locker+ USB Flash drive, the new addition to its secure USB flash drive range. The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ is an affordable hardware-based encrypted USB flash drive, ideal for budget-conscious companies.



“In times of shrinking IT budgets, this USB flash drive gives companies a solution that is not only affordable but provides peace of mind in securing mobile data,” Steve Hall: EMEA Product Marketing Manager – Corporate, Kingston Technology. “The DataTraveler Locker+ encrypts 100 percent of stored data and is available at a price point that is very attractive for all entities looking to comply with corporate security policies.”

Data on the Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ is secured with 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption and is very easy to use as no admin rights or application installation required. The DataTraveler Locker+ USB drive is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, is backed by a 5-year warranty and 24/7 support.



For companies in need of a partitionable area on the USB drive for public sharing (e.g., within an office setting), Kingston offers the DataTraveler Locker that allows both a public and encrypted zone. Kingston also ships the DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition for enterprise and government customers requiring a speedier, more robust Flash drive. It is also waterproof and Trade Agreements Act-compliant.



Compatibility Table



Operating System


File Transfer

Windows® 7**


Yes

Windows Vista® (SP1, SP2)**


Yes

Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3)


Yes

Windows 2000 (SP4)


Yes

Mac OS X v.10.4 – v.10.6


Yes















Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ USB Flash Drive

Part Number


Capacity and Features


MSRP

DTL+/4GB


DataTraveler Locker+ 4GB


£13.98

DTL+/8GB


DataTraveler Locker+ 8GB


£19.41

DTL+/16GB


DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB


£50.47

DTL+/32GB


DataTraveler Locker+ 32GB


£100.94











DataTraveler Locker+ Features and Specifications:

· Full Encryption: 100 percent of stored data is protected by 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption

· Secure: drive locks down and reformats after 10 intrusion attempts

· Enforced password protection: complex password is user set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access

· Easy to use: no admin rights or application installation required

· Guaranteed: five-year warranty with 24/7 customer support

· Dimensions: 2.58" x 0.71" x 0.41" (65.76mm x 17.98mm x 10.7mm)

· Capacities*: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

· Compatibility: designed to USB 2.0 specifications

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

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

· Minimum System Requirements:

– USB 2.0 compliant and 1.1 compatible

– Two (2) free consecutive drive letters required for use†



* 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’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

** Does not support ReadyBoost™.

† First free drive letters after physical devices such as system partition, optical drives, etc.



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About Kingston Digital, Inc.



Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please call +44 (0)1932 738888 or visit www.kingston.com/europe



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