Kingston is taking the lead by shipping the first 256GB USB flash drive to North America , despite that fact that Europe and Asia have had them on the market for the better part of 2009.
The DataTraveler 310 is a single USB Flash drive with an astounding 256GB of space. The drive comes with a 5 year warranty and is said to cost a mere $1,108.
DataTraveler 310 Product Features and Specifications:
- Capacity**: 256 GB
- Fast***: data transfer rates of 25MB/sec. read and 12MB/sec. write
- Safeguarded: includes Password Traveler
- Convenient: does not require Administrator rights to access the Privacy Zone
- Dimensions: 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″ (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140° F (0°C to 60° C)
- Storage Temperature: -4°C to 185°F (-20°C to 85° C)
- Simple: just plug into a USB port
- Practical: loop supports most key rings
- Guaranteed: five-year warranty
“We saw an opportunity to push the capacity envelope for USB Flash drives in the marketplace. Customer feedback and our research determined that this is a great solution for designers, engineers and architects who have a need to easily store and transport large data files,” said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager, Kingston. “For the enthusiast who wants easy access to their full media library, the DataTraveler 310 can store up to 365 CDs, 54 DVDs or 51,000 images. This device makes an entire collection of data easily portable.”
