128GB
Updated: March 9
(see Integral Titan and Team X091)
With the first official release by Kingston, 128GB flash drives are the current cream of the crop. The first memory stick with the honor of carrying 128GB is the DataTraveler 200.
The World’s first 128GB Flash Drive: Kingston DT200 (@
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(Beware of fakes! For details, see further down this post)
Here are the specifications:
- Durable, black plastic body
- Concealable USB connector via sliding mechanism
- Transfer rate: 20MB/sec. read & 10MB/sec. write
- Other capacities: 32GB (blue) + 64GB (yellow)
– Password protection (Password Traveler)
- Vista ReadyBoost compatible
- Keychain hole
- LED indicator
- Length x width x height: 2.77″ x 0.49″ x 0.89″
(70.39 x 12.52 x 22.78 mm)
- Warranty: 5 years
- Release date: late June 2009
The next 128GB flash drive released is Edge Tech’s 128GB DiskGO.
Next in line: DiskGO 128GB Flash Drive (@
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Specifications:
- Durable silver plastic body
- Cap
- High Speed USB
- Other capacities: 64GB
– Password protection
- 128-bit AES encryption for up to 25(?)MB (Cryptarchiver Lite)
- Write-protection switch
- Keychain grommet
- Length x width x height: 3″ x 0.74″ x 0.4″
- Weight: 0.5 oz
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Release date: End of July 2009
As more and more companies are coming out of the woodwork, Patriot is now lucky third with a 128GB version of the Xporter Magnum. With 30,6 MB/s read speed it’s the fastest yet!
Among the fastest 128GB Flash Drives: Patriot Xporter Magnum (@
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Specifications:
- Glossy black aluminum body with golden cap.
- Ultra-fast performance of up to 210x (30,6 MB/s).
– Water and shock resistant.
- Other capacities: 64GB
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- LED activity light (at the back)
- Keychain grommet.
- Length x width x height: 72mm x 26mm x 6mm.
- Weight: 19.5g.
- 10 year data retention.
- Lifetime warranty.
– Release date: Early August
Did I say YET? Sure enough, a couple of weeks later Corsair captures the ship with the Flash Voyager GT 128GB. Sailing ahead in not so unchartered waters anymore, 32.6 MB/s read and 28.8 MB/s write are the incredible transfer speeds.
The World´s fastest – like, for sure: Corsair Flash Voyager GT (@
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Rugged rubber body with cap
Black with red rims
Water & shock resistant
128GB
Up to 32.6 MB/s, up to 28.8 MB/s write
Other capacities: 16 – 64GB
True Crypt security?
Vista & ReadyBoost compatible
Blue indicator light
Key loop
Black lanyard & USB cable included
Dimensions? (should be ca. 74.3 mm x 23.2 mm x 14 mm)
Weight? (should be ca. 18.3 g)
More than 10 years data retention (dynamic writing)
10 years warranty
Release date: Mid-August
Reserving a first class compartment, the Super Talent Luxio is the latest 128GB flash drive to jump on the bandwagon. With its luxury furnishing, it’s not rolling as fast as the Voyager but with 256-bit AES encryption, it’s the safest yet.
The World’s safest: Super Talent Luxio 128GB (@
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Specifications:
Plastic body with silver rim & cap
Available in silver, black and wood
128GB
Up to 30 MB/s read, up to 16 MB/s write
Other capacities: 16 - 64GB
AES-256 hardware encryption
Password protection (re-formats after five failed logins)
Vista & ReadyBoost compatible
LED indicator light
Key loop
Leather carrying case included
Length x width x height: 76.50 x 21 x 9.50 mm
Weight: ?
More than 10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
Release date: Early Autumn
Update:
Matching the same encryption standard but on the less secure software basis, the Integral Titan establishes itself with a unique ID feature. Looking suspiciously like the EdgeTech DiskGo, this happy size aluminium titan is primarily tailored to the British.
Unique IT: Integral Titan 128GB (@
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Specifications:
Silver aluminium body with black rims
Cap
128GB
Hi-Speed USB
Other capacities: 64GB
”Secure Lock” AES-256 software encryption
Intelligent protection (re-formats after ten failed logins)
Unique ID: Optional personalized name or number
(for company and network access control)
ReadyBoost compatible
Key loop
Lanyard included
Length x width x height: 72 x 27 x 9 mm
Weight: 22g
More than 10 years data retention
2 year warranty
Release date: Early 2010
Hopping from the British to the Taiwanese, the Team X091 offers the world one of the fastest 128GB flash drives. According to some sources it should even be the fastest due to its 4 channel technology, with up to 31MB/s writing speed. Equally outstanding is the chessboard pattern which may or may not prove to be a smart move. Either way, patience shall not be required with this king, knight & castle in one.
Check Mate: Team X091 128GB (@
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Specifications:
Sandblasted surface body with checkerboard design
Surface changes looks depending on angle
Slidable USB connector
128GB
Up to 33 MB/s read, up to 20 MB/s write
(Official specs, some sources claim 31 MB/s write)
Other capacities: 16 - 64GB
Shock absorbency
Absolute silence
ReadyBoost compatible
Length x width x height: 70 x 28.9 x 12.3 mm
Weight: 48g
More than 10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
Release date: Late December 2009
Previously the market was swamped with fakes only and it’s likely that they will still be around for a while. As a matter of fact, the fraudsters are probably more encouraged than ever. Because as the 128GB flash drive is now a fact, customers may become less suspecting and hence easier prey. Especially if the official price tag is perceived as too high. There have been forged 32 and 64GB memory sticks so the precedence is set.
This one’s fake: Supposed 128GB Flash Drive from the Kingston DataTraveler 100 series
My advice to you: Still be careful! Only buy 128GB flash drives from brand names AND reputable sellers. Make sure you can verify a model’s official existence as fake ones have been audaciously sold as Sony or Kingston. Even as the official models yet hidden inside are just lower capacities from the same series or some other chip. Places where you may find this variety of deceptions are internet auctions or foreign markets, possibly even stores.
To give you an example, just recently my friend scottmo on Twitter told me his father brought him a Sony 128GB flash drive from China. Actually it was labelled as 120GB and indeed that’s what it said in the properties on his computer – apparently verifying the amazing yet oddball storage capacity. But when actually tested, it turned out that no more than 60GB could be transferred. Then the flash drive locked up. Here’s a screenshot of the properties (thanks to Scott):

So when you see a picture like this it doesn’t have to mean anything, especially if it’s boastfully advertised.
While it may be hard to always keep up with recent technology and cope with everyday’s information clutter it’s rather easy to take a cautious approach and first verify the claims of a seller or brand. And most importantly, check the price! If its going for less than $200 or offers bidding from $0 on, chances are you looking at a fake. If you don’t care about these signs – well, then it’s “buy at your own risk”. For deeper information on the subject of forgeries feel free to read my ezine article 128 GB Flash Drives – Fake Or Fact?
Thankfully the real deal is out now too and I’m sure that the manufacturers together with reputable stores and retailers will keep a close eye on any fraudulent activities. Let’s face it, none of them want their reputations harmed or damaged. And nobody wants frustrated or dissatisfied consumers. So do others and yourself a favor and report any suspicious 128GB flash drive listings you come across.
Only go for the real deals from the brands listed above, even if that means spending a good amount of money.At least it will be worth the investment!
In conclusion, below is a chart illustrating how much you can store on 128GB. As you can imagine, its LOTS of stuff. ![]()
p.s.: Kingston has even released a 256GB Flash Drive now. ![]()
Image capabilities
| MP | MB | Amount of Jpgs |
| 0.2 (480 x 360) | 0.040 | 3200000 |
| 0.3 (640 x 480) | 0.075 | 1706666 |
| 0.8 (1024 x 768) | 0.150 | 853333 |
| 1 (1280 x 960) | 0.250 | 512000 |
| 2 (1600 x 1200) | 0.850 | 148836 |
| 3 (2048 x 1536) | 1.2 | 106666 |
| 4 (2372 x 1804) | 1.9 | 67368 |
| 5 (2560 x 1920) | 2.5 | 51200 |
| 6 (3264 x 1836) | 3 | 42666 |
Music capabilities
| Bitrate | Approximate min. | Amount of Mp3s |
| 128 | 133333 (2222h 13min) | 33333 x 4min. |
| 160 | 106666 (1777h 46min) | 26666 x 4min. |
| 192 | 88888 (1481h 28min) | 22222 x 4min. |
Movie capabilities
| GB | Amount of Avis | Approximate hours |
| 0.100 | 1280 | 256 |
| 0.175 | 731 | 274 |
| 0.350 | 365 | 273 – 304 |
| 0.700 | 182 | 273 – 364 |
| 1.4 | 91 | 273 – 364 |
| 2.1 | 60 | 240 – 300 |
| 4.5 (entire DVD as vob) | 28 dvds | 84 – 112 |
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