Kingston Data Traveler Ultimate USB3.0 Flash Drive

Kingston announces its new data traveler flash drive has been up for second generation offering up 100MB/sec read and 70MB/sec write speeds when plugged into USB 3.0 port plugging into USB 2.0 ports gives you 30MB/sec for both read and write. The 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB drives will costs you $77, $116, and $213 respectively. The drives are available now and for more details read the press release

Here is the Press Release

Kingston Digital Launches its Fastest USB 3.0 Flash Drive DataTraveler U30 G2

Allows users to transfer data faster than standard USB 2.0
Second generation solution offers higher performance
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Fountain Valley, CA — May 18, 2011 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (DTU30G2). The DTU30G2, Kingston’s fastest USB Flash drive, uses a native USB 3.0 controller for better performance and power management.

Kingston’s DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 features the latest technology for USB 3.0 Flash drives, making it ideal for IT professionals and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 technology right away. The new DTU30G2 has a read speed up to 100MB/s, and a write speed up to 70 MB/s. When plugged into a USB 2.0 port, the drive has read and write speeds of around 30MB/s. The DTU30G2 is available in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities.

“Kingston is committed to help drive market adoption of the new USB 3.0 standard and make it more accessible to the mass market,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “The growing number of platforms and computers supporting the USB 3.0 standard as well as the benefits of the single chip controllers that allow better compatibility and performance are helping drive the adoption of USB 3.0 technology.”

The Kingston DTU30G2 USB Flash drive is the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring large documents, hi-res photos and HD video. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0**. It is backed by a five-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.