First SanDisk 256GB USB Key

SanDisk Corporation launched two USB 3.0 flash drives – the 128GB ^(*) Ultra Fit USB 3.0 flash drive, smallest USB 3.0; and the 256GB UltraUSB 3.0 flash drive, company’s highest capacity USB flash drive to-date.

Ultra Fit USB 3.0 flash drive

These offerings enhance company’s USB line-up with impressive capacities and performance, delivering speeds up to ten times faster than a standard USB 2.0 drive ⁽¹⁾. With these higher capacities, consumers can save more of their favorite videos, photos and music on their laptops, TVs, gaming consoles or other entertainment systems.

“The quality of content consumers create and consume continues to increase, generating higher demand for more sophisticated digital storage,” said Philippe Willams, director, product marketing, SanDisk. “With remarkable USB 3.0 speed and compact designs, our new high-capacity USBs let users enjoy even more of their favorite content without having to even think about running out of space. SanDisk is constantly engaging in new ways to leverage our flash memory expertise and deliver innovative, reliable solutions that really make a difference in consumers’ daily lives.“

Smallest 128GB USB 3.0 flash drive
The Ultra Fit USB 3.0 flash drive comes in capacities up to 128GB, capable of storing up to 16 hours of Full HD video ⁽²⁾ in a package smaller than a dime. Featuring a low-profile, plug-and-stay design, this tiny flash drive delivers impressive capacity combined with high transfer speeds for media enthusiasts who want to expand storage of their notebook, tablet, TV, in-car audio system, gaming console and more. SanDisk doubled the capacity of the Ultra Fit USB product within a year from its initial launch of the 64GB capacity, to meet growing consumer demand to keep more content on their systems. The new drive also delivers exceptional performance. The 128GB Ultra Fit USB 3.0 provides blazing speeds of up to 130MB/s ^(**). This speed allows users to move content up to ten times faster than with standard USB 2.0 drives ⁽¹⁾, such as transferring a full-length movie in less 40s ⁽³⁾.

UltraUSB 3.0 flash drive

High capacity USB flash drive
The Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive, a choice for moving massive files quickly, comes in capacities up to 256GB. Company’s first-ever USB offering to achieve 256GB capacity was designed to meet consumers’ demand for more digital storage. They can carry all of their favorite media, including high-resolution photos, MP3s, videos, presentations, and graphic files, in one small, portable device. With transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s ^(**), the Ultra USB 3.0 reduces the time spent waiting for files to move from the flash drive to the computer. Similar to the Ultra Fit 3.0, it can move large files up to ten times faster than a standard USB 2.0 drive ⁽¹⁾.

SanDisk’s USB 3.0 offerings feature a five-year warranty ⁽⁴⁾; include SecureAccess software to keep private files safe with password protection and 128-bit encryption ⁽⁵⁾; and come with a year’s subscription to RescuePRO software ⁽⁶⁾ to recover lost or corrupted files.

The 128GB Ultra Fit USB 3.0 flash drive is priced at an MSRP of $119.99 (€79,90), and the 256GB Ultra USB 3.0 is priced at an MSRP of $199.99 (€149,90). These drives are available online and at retailers worldwide. 

^(*) 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
^(**) SanDisk Ultra Fit: Read speeds from drive to computer up to 130MB/s. SanDisk Ultra: Read speeds from drive to computer up to 100MB/s. Write speed lower and vary by capacity. USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
⁽¹⁾ Write to drive up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (4MB/s). USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
⁽²⁾ Full HD (1920 x 1080) support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors. See.
⁽³⁾ Based on a 1.2GB MPEG-4 video transfer with USB 3.0 host device. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
⁽⁴⁾ See.
⁽⁵⁾ Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows Vista,  7, 8, and Mac OS X v10.6+ (Software download required for Mac, see)
⁽⁶⁾ Registration required; terms and conditions apply.