Kingston Ships New USB 3.0 Flash Key: DataTraveler Ultimate 30

Kingston Digital, Inc. announced the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 3 USB 3.0 Flash drive.

It is redesigned with a sleek and slim new case and features fast transfer speeds for moving high resolution images, music libraries and HD video files.

DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 is for consumers, IT professionals and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 technology. It features read speeds up to 150MB/s and write speeds up to 70MB/s. When plugged into a USB 2.0 port, the drive has read speeds up to 30MB/s and write speeds up to 20MB/s. It is available in 32GB and 64GB capacities.

The fusion of form, function and style makes DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 a standout over ordinary USB flash drives. The drive takes its design inspiration from DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0, the world’s largest-capacity USB 3.0 flash drive. Made of an solid metal matte finish case, it features a retractable design that protects the USB from damage while carrying it on a key chain, purse or briefcase.

"USB 3.0 is becoming more mainstream as it is standard on most motherboards and PCs shipping today," said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. "We are working hard to make sure we improve the speed and design of our USB 3.0 Flash drives to stay competitive as demand grows in the market. DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 is a perfect example of this evolution."

DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 is backed by a five-year warranty, free live technical support.

Features and Specs:

• Capacities: 32GB, 64GB
• Speed: USB 3.0 up to 150MB/s Read, 70MB/s Write; USB 2.0 up to 30MB/s Read, 20MB/s Write
• USB 3.0 performance: time savings when transferring large media files; 8x faster than a standard USB 2.0
• Durable design: metal sliding casing with no cap to lose
• Backwards compatibility: usable with USB 2.0 systems with performance throughout
• Guaranteed: five-year warranty and free technical support
• Dimensions: without key ring: 2.6929" x 0.8961" x 0.4567" (68.40mm x 22.76mm x 11.6mm); with key ring: 3.3622" x 0.8961" x 0.4567" (85.40mm x 22.76mm x 11.6mm)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

Part Number / Capacity and Features

• DTU30G3/32GB / 32GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 USB Flash Drive / DTU30G3/64GB / 64GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G3 / USB Flash Drive
• OS / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
• Windows 8 / Yes / Yes
• Windows 7 (SP1) / Yes / Yes
• Windows Vista (SP1, SP2) / Yes / Yes
• Windows XP (SP3) / Yes / Yes
• Linux v. 2.6.x+ / Yes / Yes
• Mac OS X v. 10.5.x+ / Yes / Yes