{"id":2540,"date":"2009-07-22T21:27:34","date_gmt":"2009-07-22T11:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=2540"},"modified":"2009-07-22T21:27:34","modified_gmt":"2009-07-22T11:27:34","slug":"kingston-technology-unveils-the-world%e2%80%99s-first-256gb-usb-flash-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=2540","title":{"rendered":"Kingston Technology Unveils the World\u2019s First 256GB USB Flash Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Allows users to store and carry an entire digital library in a small mobile device<\/p>\n<p>Sydney, Australia \u2013 July 22, 2009 \u2013Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the world\u2019s first 256GB USB flash drive, the Kingston Technology DataTraveler 300. The Kingston DataTraveler 300 allows users to carry around a whole digital world, from thousands of image files to a whole database of documents. Users will also benefit from quick transfer rates and the option to password protects their data.<\/p>\n<p>The Kingston DataTraveler 300 is ideal for netbook users who want to extend the limited capacity of their machines; it can also be used by business consumers who work with large databases, or even designers who need to transfer large design files from one place to another.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving the ability to carry over 51,000 images* or a paper tower 1346 metres** tall in such a small format, demonstrates how far flash technology has developed,\u201d said said Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager- Australia and New Zealand for Kingston Technology. \u201cUsers can also safeguard their data by initializing the Password Traveler software which will allow business users and consumers to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Kingston DataTraveler 300 features a sleek cap-less design that will protect the USB connector when it is not in use and is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost. The Kingston DataTraveler 300 is available only in 256GB and is backed by a five-year warranty and free Tech Support. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/anz\">www.kingston.com\/anz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DataTraveler 300 Product Features and Specifications:<br \/>\n\u2022Capacity***\u2014 256 GB<br \/>\n\u2022Speed****\u2014 Data transfer rates of up to 20 MB\/sec. read and 10 MB\/sec. write<br \/>\n\u2022Safeguarded \u2014 Includes Password Traveler security software for Windows<br \/>\n\u2022Convenient \u2014 Does not require Administrator rights to access the Privacy Zone<br \/>\n\u2022Dimensions \u2014 2.78\u201d x 0.67\u201d x 0.87\u201d (70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm)<br \/>\n\u2022Operating Temperature \u2014 32\u00b0 to 140\u00b0 F (0\u00b0 to 60\u00b0 C)<br \/>\n\u2022Storage Temperature \u2014 -4\u00b0 to 185\u00b0 F (-20\u00b0 to 85\u00b0 C)<br \/>\n\u2022Simple \u2014 Just plug into a USB port<br \/>\n\u2022Practical \u2014 Durable, capless design<br \/>\n\u2022Guaranteed \u2014 Five-year warranty<br \/>\n\u2022Enhanced \u2014 For Windows ReadyBoost on Vista-based systems*****<br \/>\nProduct Summary<br \/>\nManufacturer: Kingston Technology<br \/>\nProduct Name : Kingston Technology DataTraveler 300 256GB<br \/>\nRRP for DT300 256GB: A$1,299.00, NZ$1,679.00<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/anz\">www.kingston.com\/anz<\/a><br \/>\nAustralian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.<br \/>\nNew Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ<br \/>\nAvailability: Built by Request<\/p>\n<p>Compatibility Table<\/p>\n<p>Operating System File Transfer Password Traveler<br \/>\nWindows Vista** (SP1) Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWindows ReadyBoost Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0No<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWindows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3) Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWindows 2000 (SP4) Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nMac OS X v.10.3.x + Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0No<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nLinux v.2.6.x + Yes<br \/>\n\u00a0No<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKingston Technology DataTraveler 300 USB Flash Drive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\nPart Number<br \/>\n\u00a0Capacity and Features<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nDT300\/256GB<br \/>\n\u00a0DataTraveler 300 256GB<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed information, please visit the Kingston web site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/anz\">www.kingston.com\/anz<\/a>. To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston-blog.com\">www.kingston-blog.com<\/a>. To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/asia\/verify\">www.kingston.com\/asia\/verify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How well do you know about Kingston? Please try the game \u201cChallenge Your Memory\u201d at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston-blog.com\/challenge_your_memory\/en\/\">www.kingston-blog.com\/challenge_your_memory\/en\/<\/a>. Are you a good sleuth? Please try the game \u201cSearch for Genuine Kingston\u201d at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com\">www.anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.<br \/>\nKingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world\u2019s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/anz\">www.kingston.com\/anz<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allows users to store and carry an entire digital library in a small mobile device Sydney, Australia \u2013 July 22, 2009 \u2013Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the world\u2019s first 256GB USB flash drive, the Kingston Technology DataTraveler 300. 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