Kingston Expands USB 3.0 Flash Key Line

Kingston Digital, Inc. announced the DataTraveler Elite 3.0.

It is based on the USB 3.0 standard and is an economical choice for consumers looking for fast data transfers, enabling users to store and transfer their digital library.

"As consumers store and carry more HD video, digital artwork, music and presentations, faster devices are required to keep pace with one’s digital lifestyle," said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. "With more PCs shipping with USB 3.0 ports, the new DataTraveler Elite adds to Kingston’s USB 3.0 family and is the perfect solution for those who require faster transfer speeds without breaking the budget."

DataTraveler Elite 3.0 helps consumers save time. For example, in internal testing, it was approximately two times faster than a standard USB 2.0 flash drive copying over 22GB worth of data. The testing was done with a single Blu-ray movie, over 10,000 photos and more than 4,000 songs.

It is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, DataTraveler Elite 3.0 features a capless and retractable design to protect the USB connector, allowing users to keep the drive with them at all times as it can be attached to a key ring or lanyard.

It is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support.

Features and Specs:

• Capacities: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• Speed: USB 3.0: 70MB/s read, 30MB/s write; USB 2.0: 30MB/s read, 25MB/s write
• Dimensions: 2.7185" x 0.8504" x 0.437" (69.05mm x 21.6mm x 11.1mm)
• Operating Temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4° to 185°F (-20° to 85°C)
• Warranty: 5 years

Part Number / Capacity / MSRP (U.S. only)
DTE30/16GB / 16GB / $37
DTE30/32GB / 32GB / $89
DTE30/64GB / 64GB / $13