Kingston Unveils 256 GB USB Flash Drive



Kingston first 256GB flash drive – After a lot of bragging about 128 GB data traveler 200 flash drive wonder, now Kingston has announced about its first 256 GB data traveler 300 USB flash drive.


Comprised with special protected area known as Privacy Zone, this high capacity USB flash drive is available with new password traveler software, which permits creating and access password on this protected area. Right now, it is attainable at amazing cost of just 657 Euros i.e. Rs. 45100 which is greater than 256 GB SSD’s.


Having a capacity to store data up to 10 Blu ray discs or 54 single layer DVD’s or 365 CD’s, the flash drive has a retractable pin interface. Kingston claims 256GB flash drive proffers reading speed of 20MB/sec and writing speed of 10MB/sec without any falter in data access.


The flash drive is perfect for all netbook users who are looking for portable and extended storage, easily carried in pocket. In addition, it lets Vista users to use this flash drive as memory as for all Window 7 and Vista based systems, DT 300 is already Ready Boost enabled.


It has announced the launch of the DataTraveler 300 -- the world's first 256 GB USB flash drive. Not only does the flash drive provide ample storage space, users also have the option to password protect their data. The Kingston DataTraveler 300 is suited for netbook users so that they can extend the capacity of their ultra-portable computers. It can also be used by business professionals or designers who require lots of storage space to store their high quality digital artwork.



According to Kingston, the DataTraveler 300 is capable of storing data equivalent to almost 365 CDs. With the Password Traveler software, users can also protect their confidential data from being accessed by unauthorised individuals. The Password Traveler software allows users to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights. The 256 GB flash memory is enclosed in a cap-less shell, which also protects the USB connector when not in use. The DataTraveler 300 supports the Windows Readyboost feature too.


Includes Password Traveler security software for Windows. Enhanced Windows ReadyBoost on Windows Vista-based systems.The Password Traveler software does not support Mac OS or Linux. As of now, the DataTraveler 300 is built to order only, which means customers who are interested in buying the flash drive will have to place an order with a Kingston reseller.

Product Specifications:


Dimensions: 70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm


Capacity: 256 GB


Speed: Data transfer rates of up to 20 MB/sec (read) and 10 MB/sec (write)