DT´s Flash Drive Blog

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 (@ ) or
(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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Specifications:

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 (@ ) or

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 (@ ) or

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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Click here to find more 128GB flash drives

Find other flash drive capacities:

128MB — 256MB — 512MB — 1GB — 2GB – 4GB

5GBs — 8GB – 16GB — 32GB – 64GB – 256GB

16, 32, 64MB

DataTraveler Minis prove that one can journey without baggage but still with storage. As Kingston continues to rule the USB memory market with a bunch of new releases such as the DT 5000 and the US-specific 256GB flash drive, it also presents some mini alternatives now on top of the already existing ones. In hindsight, the DataTraveler 102 released shortly before Christmas was just the precursor of smaller things to come…

DataTraveler mini10
DataTraveler c10
DataTraveler Mini Slim
DataTraveler Mini Fun

DataTraveler mini10

Wee Bit: Kingston DataTraveler mini10 (@ ) or ()

Details:

Small transparent plastic body
Black transparent flipping lid
Available in red (4GB), blue (8GB),
green (16GB) and gray (32GB)
High speed USB
Keychain hole?
Outside clip (attachable to clothes)
Length x width x height: 1.69″ x 0.84″ x 0.64″
(42.92mm x 21.33mm x 16.25mm)
Weight: 0.42oz
Warranty: 5 years
Data retention: 10 years

DataTraveler c10

Adding a Bit Color: Kingston DataTraveler c10 (@ ) or ()

Details:

Black plastic body
Transparent body-sized cap with black arc
Available in green (4GB), blue (8GB),
yellow (16GB) and red (32GB)
High speed USB
Keyloop
Length x width x height: 2.30″ X 0.86″ X 0.53″
(58.38mm X 21.9mm X 13.4mm)
Weight: ?
Warranty: 5 years
Data retention: 10 years

DataTraveler Mini Slim

Wedge a Drive: Kingston DataTraveler Mini Slim (@ )

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Details:

• Wedge-shaped plastic body
• Available in black, blue and pink (all have grey bottom casing)
• Capless
• 4 – 16GB
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Lanyard grommet
• No ReadyBoost, but Vista compatible
• Length x width x height: 1.529″ x 0.645″ x 0.253″
• (38.85mm x 16.40mm x 6.44mm)
• Weight: 0.06 oz
• Warranty: 5 years
• Data retention: 10 years
  

  
  

DataTraveler Mini Fun

Toys “R” USB: Kingston DataTraveler Mini Fun (@ )

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Details:

• Toy-shaped plastic body
• Lego model has a cap and can be plugged onto each other
• Mini Migo has a concealable USB connector
• 256MB (orange), 512MB (blue),
• 1GB (yellow), 2GB (purple), 4GB (red)
• Includes two BigFish games (Sudoku & Atlantis)
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Keychain hole
• LED
• No ReadyBoost, but Vista compatible
• Length x width x height: 1.5″ x 0.75″ x 0.31″
• (38mm x 19mm x 8mm)
• Weight: 0.0121 lb
• Warranty: 5 years
• Data retention: 10 years

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Click here to find more Kingston DataTraveler Mini

Other flash drive brands:

Corsair – Centon – EDGE - HP - Imation - Kanguru

Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ - Patriot

PNY – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

Updated: February 25
(DataTraveler 310 released as US version)

Well, what do you know. Just a few weeks ago Kingston stunned us with the release of the world’s first 128GB Flash Drive. And before we even have room to breathe they top it off with the world’s first 256GB flash drive. That’s right – 256GB of space in a tiny portable USB disk. We surely live in crazy, fast-paced times! So on that note, say hello to the DataTraveler 300.

Again a World’s first: Kingston´s 256GB Flash Drive (@ )

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Specs:

• Durable, black plastic body with gray, enveloping plate
• Retractable USB connector (slider is on top)
• Transfer rate: 20MB/sec. read & 10MB/sec. write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• Vista ReadyBoost compatible
• Keyloop?
  
• (A keychain can probably be hooked up at the plate’s protrusions)
• LED indicator?
• Length x width x height: 2.78″ x 0.88″ x 0.65″
• (70.68mm x 22.37 mm x 16.45mm)
• Warranty: 5 years
• Release date: late July 2009

  
  

At first this miracle of modern technology was only available through direct ordering which made sense given the 1K price tag. But then the DT 300 became openly available in Europe, Africa & Asia while the US was left out. Why? Because as it turns out, Kingston refined their focus for this specific market and came up with a completely exclusive American design. The result is the DataTraveler 310:

Born for the USA : Kingston DataTraveler 310 (@ )

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Specs:

• Durable black plastic body with red metallic framing
• Cap fits on rear (ideal during use)
• Transfer rate: 25MB/s read, 12MB/s write
• Password protection of up to 90% content (Password Traveler)
• Vista ReadyBoost compatible
• LED?
• Keyloop
• Length x width x height: 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″
• (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
• Weight: ?
• Warranty: 5 years
• Data retention: 10 years
• Release date: late February 2010

I don’t know about you, but to me it definitely has a US-feel to it. It actually reminds of a 60s Corvette merged with a modern Yukon XL. So you gotta wonder what resumes the architects at Kingston can boast with.

You may ask yourself of course, why would I need a 256GB flash drive? Well, maybe you’d like to back up your laptop, or both of them or all three of them. Or maybe you’d like to copy your entire DVD-collection or/and/or/or/and. The endless storage possibilities of this amazing capacity can be marveled at in the list below. But don’t hold your breath – maybe the DataTraveler 3000 is just around the corner.

Image capabilities

MP	MB	Amount of Jpgs
0.2 (480 x 360)	0.040	6400000
0.3 (640 x 480)	0.075	3413333
0.8 (1024 x 768)	0.150	1706666
1 (1280 x 960)	0.250	1024000
2 (1600 x 1200)	0.850	301176
3 (2048 x 1536)	1.2	213333
4 (2372 x 1804)	1.9	134736
5 (2560 x 1920)	2.5	102400
6 (3264 x 1836)	3	85333

Music capabilities

Bitrate	Approximate min.	Amount of Mp3s
128	266666 (4444h 26min)	66666 x 4min.
160	213333 (3333h 33min)	53333 x 4min.
192	177777 (2222h 57min)	44444 x 4min.

Movie capabilities

GB	Amount of Avis	Approximate hours
0.100	2560	512
0.175	1462	548
0.350	731	548 – 609
0.700	365	548 – 730
1.4	182	546 – 728
2.1	121	484 – 605
4.5 (entire DVD as vob)	56 dvds	168 – 224

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Find other flash drive capacities:

128MB — 256MB — 512MB — 1GB — 2GB Flash Drive – 4GB

5GB — 8GB – 16GB — 32GB – 64GB Flash Drive – 128GB

16, 32, 64MB