Patriot: Two Lines of Consumer USB Flash Keys With USB 3.1 Gen 1

Patriot Memory, LLC announced the release of their latest additions to line of consumer flash drives, the Viper and Mega USB.

Viper USB flash drive

Viper USB
The Viper USB joins  lines of company’s tried-and-true brands of computer memory and  gaming peripherals. With USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0, the Viper USB will be available in three capacities of  64, 128 and 256GB to fit the needs of gamers. Whether you are a casual or professional gamer, the large amount of storage space makes it possible to load the latest games and play anywhere.

Aesthetically designed to match the company’s new PC gaming line, the Viper USB comes in a cynical red and black with the Viper logo stamped on the front. A swing feature offers protection for the drive’s connector while not in use and the key ring loop at the top makes it portable for gamers to take on the go.

“We are adding performance storage products to the fast-expanding Viper line” said Meng J. Choo, product manager, Patriot. “This rubber-coated, rugged USB drive will cater to the trifecta needs of speed, mass storage and value for all gamers.“

Supersonic Mega USB

The company designed the Supersonic Mega USB with the performance of the high end Magnum as the standard, but with a more affordable price for the consumer. Built with a tough, industrial, zinc alloy casing, the Mega comes with a removable cap to keep all of life’s most important data safe from the elements.

“With the launch of the Supersonic Mega USB 3.1 Gen 1, Patriot is offering the best value for performance in a high capacity portable flash storage device on the market,” Choo said.

Reaching speeds of up to 380MB/s read and 70MB/s write and available in capacities of 128, 256 and 512GB the Mega is ready to take on projects of any size. USB 3.1 Gen 1 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 the transfer speeds of the Mega can be utilized on almost every platform.

Both the Viper and Mega are backed by a five year warranty and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac OS9, X and later.

Supersonic Magnum 2

The Supersonic Magnum 2 has arrived. With maximum read and write speeds of up to 400MB/s and 300MB/s making it one of the fastest high capacity/high performance USB flash drive on the market.

The Supersonic Mega USB will be available for purchase on January 18, 2016 and the Viper USB will be available at the end of Q1 at select retailers, e-tailers, and firm’s website (US only).