USB 3.0 128GB Flash Drive Introduced by SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation announced the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive, featuring speeds in at up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives, and providing 128GB of storage.

“The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 drive offers world-class performance for technology aficionados who demand high-speed, durability and peace of mind that their files will be safe,” said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. “We are excited to be expanding our USB 3.0 solutions, and this is another example of our efforts to enable consumers with fast access to content and data.“

It provides write speeds up to 240MB/s and read speeds up to 260MB/s. It allow users to transfer a full-length movie in seconds, or 1,000 hi-res photos in less than 35s2, making the drive tailored for carrying video and photo collections. These are some of the reasons why USB 3.0-enabled device shipments will surpass two billion in 2016, up from approximately 600 million in 2013, according to Multimedia Research Group, Inc.

The flash drive offers an aluminum metal casing, which protects against everyday wear and tear. Also included is the SecureAccess software that provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection to secure private files while leaving the rest of the drive visible for sharing.

The drive is available worldwide and on the company website in a 128GB capacity carrying an MSRP of $199.99.

The drive is backed with a lifetime limited warranty and customer support.