Kingston has released new USB 3.0 models of their DataTraveller USB memory drives. The USB 2.0 interface imposes limits on data transfer rates of storage media; USB 3.0 raises the bar on flash drive performance. The drives are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (a motherboard with USB 3.0 ports, or a USB 3.0 add-in card is required for USB 3.0 performance)
Here is Kingston’s press release:
DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 with higher speed
Kingston’s DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (DTU30G2) features the latest technology for USB Flash drives, making it ideal for early adopters who want to take adv antage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 right away.
This drive is the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, hi-res photos, HD video, and more. It’s exceptionally fast and easy to let you keep data with you wherever you go. USB 3.0 offers the same ease-of-use and plug and play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies but with a performance increase and better power management. This USB 3.0 drive is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
DTU30G2 is backed by 24.7 tech support, a five-year warranty and legendary Kingston® reliability.
Great uses for USB 3.0
- HD video
- System and data backup
- Adobe applications (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom)
- AutoCAD
- Movie downloads
…and many moreFeatures/Specifications:
- Capacities – 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
- Requirements – system with USB 3.0 port
- Fast –data transfer rates for USB 3.0 to 100MB/sec. read and 70MB/sec. write; USB 2.0 = 30MB/sec. read and 30MB/sec. write
- Backwards compatible – with USB 2.0.
- Simple – just plug into a USB port
- Practical – durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
- Dimensions – 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″ (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
- Operating Temperature – 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C)
- Storage Temperature – -4° to 185°F (-20° to 85°C)
- Guaranteed – five-year warranty
DataTraveller Ultimate DTU30G2/ product PDF file