Kingston: Automatic Cloud Backup to Personal Secure USB Flash Key

Kingston Digital, Inc., affiliate of Kingston Technology company, Inc., announced the additional feature of cloud backup to the DataTraveler Locker+ G3 (DTLPG3) USB 3.0 flash drive for personal security.

DTLPG3 offers hardware encryption, password protection and fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds to keep one’s personal data safe.

Consumers have the option of automatically backing up a DTLPG3 to their preferred cloud storage provider such as Google Drive, OneDrive (Microsoft), Amazon S3, Dropbox or Box via included ClevX USBtoCloud software. Kingston and ClevX first worked together in 2012 on an encrypted USB drive with a built-in anti-malware scan engine for enterprise customers. With the DTLPG3, consumers can rest assured that if the DTLPG3 is lost or misplaced, photos, personal documents and other files are still safely stored and accessible in the cloud.

“We are excited to offer cloud backup to our existing fast and secure consumer level USB Flash drive,” said Ken Campbell, flash business manager, Kingston. “The DataTraveler Locker+ G3 is easy to use, durable and ensures consumers’ personal documents are safe and also always available to them.“

DTLPG3 is available in 8, 16, 32 and 64GB capacities and is backed by a five-year warranty, free live technical support Kingston reliability.

DTLPG3 specifications:

• Hardware encryption: personal security to keep your data safe

• Password protection: user sets a password to prevent unauthorized access

• Easy to use: no application installation required

• Versatile: works interchangeably between Mac OS X and Windows systems

• Secure: drive locks down and reformats after 10 invalid login attempts

• Stylish: metal casing with built-in key loop

• Optional cloud backup: access data stored on DTLPG3 from your personal cloud storage (see below for cloud Services Supported)

• Co-Logo program available ⁽¹⁾: customize DTLPG3 by adding your logo and/or digital files and instantly increase your organization’s brand recognition. The customization program offers unique packaging, custom profiles, color adjustments, content loading and more, all with easy and convenient ordering.

• Supports: Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP & Mac OS X

• Guaranteed: five-year warranty with free technical support

• Capacities ⁽²⁾: 8, 16, 32, 64GB

• Speed ⁽³⁾ :

• USB 3.0 speed: 8GB: 80MB/s read, 10MB/s write

  • 16GB: 135MB/s read, 20MB/s write

  • 32GB-64GB: 135MB/s read, 40MB/s write

• USB 2.0 speed: 8GB: 30MB/s read, 10MB/s write

  • 16GB-64GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write

• Cloud services supported: Google Drive, OneDrive (Microsoft), Amazon S3, Dropbox, Box

• Dimensions: 60.56 x 18.6 x 9.75 mm

• Minimum system requirements:

  • USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible

  • Two (2) free consecutive drive letters required for use ⁽⁴⁾

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

(1) Minimum quantity required. Performed at the factory.
(2) Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for storage. As such, the actual available capacity for storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Flash Memory Guide.
(3) Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
(4) First free drive letters after physical devices such as system partition, optical drives, etc.