DT´s Flash Drive Blog

Updated: October 25

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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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

Update:

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
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

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. Places where you may find them 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. If you can’t or don’t care about it – 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 ones such as the ones listed above, even if that means spending more money.

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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