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August 28, 2010

Traveling light

Posted by: DT : Category: Kingston

Updated: August 28, 2010
(see DataTraveler 112 and 160)

There are also smaller DataTraveler, proving that one can journey without baggage but still with storage. As Kingston continues to rule the USB memory market with a bunch of releases such as the DT 5000 and the US-specific 256GB flash drive, it also presents alternatives for those looking for simple and stylish efficiency – especially if on a budget. In hindsight, the DataTraveler 102 released in late 2009 was just the precursor of smaller things to come…

DataTraveler mini10
DataTraveler c10
DataTraveler 112
DataTraveler 160
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 112

Framing a Case: Kingston DataTraveler 112 (@ )

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Details:

Two-part plastic body
Concealable USB connector (via slidable inner casing)
4GB (black & blue), 8GB (black & red),
16GB (black & white), 32GB (black & yellow)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
No ReadyBoost, but Vista compatible
Length x width x height: 2.10″ x 0.83″ x 0.41″
(53.40mm x 21.0mm x 10.50mm)
Weight: 0.062 lbs
Warranty: 5 years
Data retention: 10 years

DataTraveler 160

Getting a Grip: Kingston DataTraveler 160 (@ ) or ()

Details:

Blue plastic body with chrome slider
Concealable USB connector via rubberized thumb grip
4GB – 32GB
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
LED (on Kingston logo)
No ReadyBoost support
Keychain hole
Lanyard included
Length x width x height: 2.84″ x 0.54″ x .0.90″
(72.10mm x 13.64mm x 22.83mm)
Weight: ?
Warranty: 5 years
Data retention: 10 years

DataTraveler Mini Slim

Wedge a Drive: Kingston DataTraveler Mini Slim (@ )

or ()

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 (@ )

or ()

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

…on eBay right now:

Kingston 4Gb DataTraveler Mini Slim Blue

US $17.10
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 1:39:11 PDT
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Kingston 4Gb DataTraveler Mini Slim Blk

US $17.10
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 1:39:16 PDT
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Kingston 8Gb DataTraveler Mini Slim Blk

US $34.15
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 3:23:42 PDT
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Kingston 8Gb DataTraveler Mini Slim Pink

US $34.15
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 3:23:44 PDT
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Kingston 8Gb DataTraveler Mini Slim Blue

US $34.15
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 3:23:47 PDT
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or
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Other flash drive brands:

Corsair – Centon – EDGE - HP - Imation – IronKey – LaCie

Kanguru – Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ - Patriot

PNY – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

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August 22, 2010

LaCie

Posted by: DT : Category: Brands

When LaCie came out with the ingenious key shaped itsaKey, one might say that a small USB revolution was started. A key moment in flash drive history, so to speak. Demand and popularity became so high that 4 more LaCie USB Keys have been released since then – with new shapes, higher capacities and slimmer USB connectors. The cool thing is that you really can’t tell the difference between these and regular keys, so you may have to look twice when sitting in front of your computer and getting out your key bunch. If you don’t want to put up with that, LaCie also offers a couple of non-key designs – equally handsome and practical.

itsaKey
iamaKey
CooKey
WhizKey
PassKey
DataShare
CurrenKey

itsaKey

Classic & Original: LaCie itsaKey (@ ) or ()

Black & silver metal casing with triangular key design
Regular USB connector
Shock resistant
Ranges from 4 to 16GB
Writes with 30 MB/sec
Reads with 10 MB/sec
Fit for Windows ReadyBoost
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Inches: 3.15 x 1.38 x 0.16
Grams: 10g
2 year warranty

iamaKey

Opening New Doors: LaCie iamaKey (@ ) or ()

Silver metal casing with hexagonal key design
Integrated USB connector (Gold SIP technology)
Shock, water & scratch resistant
Awards: reddot design award winner 2010;
Star Of The Observeur 2010
Ranges from 4 to 32GB
Writes with 30 MB/sec
Reads with 10 MB/sec
Fit for Windows ReadyBoost
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Clear protective cap included with box
Extra: 2 years of 4GB Wuala Online Storage
Inches: 2.24 x 0.94 x 0.12
Ounces: 0.5 (15g)
2 year warranty

CooKey

Crumb free & smart: LaCie CooKey (@ ) or ()

Silver metal casing with round key design
Integrated USB connector (Gold SIP technology)
Shock, water & scratch resistant
Ranges from 4 to 32GB
Writes with 30 MB/sec
Reads with 10 MB/sec
Fit for Windows ReadyBoost
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Clear protective cap included with box
Extra: 2 years of 4GB Wuala Online Storage
Inches: 2.24 x 1.02 x 0.12
Ounces: 0.5 (15g)
2 year warranty

WhizKey

More than a drinking Mate: LaCie WhizKey (@ ) or ()

Silver metal casing with triangular key design
Integrated USB connector (Gold SIP technology)
Shock, water & scratch resistant
Ranges from 4 to 32GB
Writes with 30 MB/sec
Reads with 10 MB/sec
Fit for Windows ReadyBoost
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Clear protective cap included with box
Extra: 2 years of 4GB Wuala Online Storage
Inches: 2.48 x 1.14 x 0.12
Ounces: 0.5 (15g)
2 year warranty

PassKey

Key Turnaround: LaCie PassKey (@ ) or ()

Metal casing with semi-circle key design
MicroSD card reader flash drive
Compatible with all microSD types
Regular USB connector & push/push microSD connector
Shock resistant
Capacity depends on microSD card
Transfers with up to 40MB/s
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Keyring & USB extension cable included with box
Inches: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.4
Ounces: >0.5
2 year warranty

DataShare

Twin System: LaCie DataShare (@ ) or ()

Red & white plastic cases fitting together
Two SD card reader flash drives in one
One for SD & one for microSD
(compatible with all types)
Ideal for dividing private data & data to share
Regular USB connectors & push/push SD connectors
Capacity depends on SD cards
Transfers with Hi-Speed USB
Compatible with Macs
Strap hole
Included with box:
Strap
USB extension cable
microSD to SD card adapter
Inches: 2.76 x 1.38 x .51
Ounces: ?
2 year warranty

CurrenKey

Stable Exchange Rate: LaCie CurrenKey (@ ) or ()

Die-cast metal casing with coin design
USB connector twists in or out
Shock resistant
4GB (bronze), 8GB (silver), 16GB (gold)
Writes with 30 MB/sec
Reads with 10 MB/sec
Fit for Windows ReadyBoost
Compatible with Macs
Perfect for key rings
Inches: 1.42 x 0.35
Grams: 12
2 year warranty

So imagine you empty your pockets in front of your friends or associates and none of the coins or keys are actually real. As they may be scratching their heads why you’re revealing content from one of your most intimate regions in the first place, their expressions should be memory for life when you start plugging one by one into a computer. C’est la vie with LaCie!

…on eBay right now:

LACIE Clé USB iamaKey 4 Go USB 2.0

US $30.26
End Date: Thursday Sep-02-2010 16:19:53 PDT
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LaCie WhizKey 4GB USB Stick Schlüssel 30Mb/s 4 GB NEU

US $26.40
End Date: Thursday Sep-02-2010 22:51:57 PDT
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LaCie CooKey 131049 Flash Drive - 8 GB

US $27.87
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 10:47:52 PDT
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LaCie CooKey 131051 Flash Drive - 32 GB

US $96.99
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 10:47:55 PDT
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LaCie WhizKey 131054 Flash Drive - 16 GB

US $49.99
End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 10:47:58 PDT
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Search Ebay for other items

or
Click here for all LaCie USB Key Flash Drives

More USB Key brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP – Imation - Kanguru

Kingston – Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy – OCZ – Patriot

PNY – PQI – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent – Centon

Toshiba – Transcend – IronKey Flash Drive – Verbatim – Other/Generic

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August 08, 2010

DataTraveler

Posted by: DT : Category: Kingston

Updated: August 8, 2010
(The next generations have been released.
See DataTraveler G3 and 101 G2.)

Today we will start a series on Kingston flash drives and its trademark model, the DataTraveler. It has definitely placed its mark on the market, maybe even put it there. Now with the release of the world’s first 128GB Flash Drive as well as 256GB, Kingston has also gone into the business of rattling it.

The DataTraveler is often abbreviated as the DT, which I testify is pure coincidence. Nonetheless I feel honored and starting with today’s post, I will try to pay back some respect.