Hiktimes, hello! Considering it my duty not only to cover already past events, but also to discover new horizons, I will be pleased with information about new Kingston products that have just appeared on the market. The most popular flash drive models will become even more popular after switching to USB 3.0 standard. Under the cut a brief information about those models that are worth paying attention to when buying in the near future.
Option One - for young people
DataTraveler SE9 G2 with USB 3.0 support. In a convenient case without removable parts, the novelty is able to store and transfer up to 64 GB of photos, videos and music. Minimalistic design and ultrathin drive form factor perfectly complement any style. Thanks to the USB 3.0 interface, the DataTraveler SE9 G2 will significantly speed up the process of transferring and saving files. Data reading speed reaches 100 MB / s, and writing speed - up to 15 MB / s. The device is available in versions with 8, 16, 32, 64 GB of memory, which makes it easy to fit on it the whole multimedia library. ')
The durable metal casing of the DataTraveler SE9 G2 is ready to protect user data from bumps and falls. The absence of moving or removable parts gives additional reliability of the design, so that the loss of the cap from the flash drive does not threaten the owner. Thanks to a convenient opening the drive can be used as a ring for keys. The sleek look and slim form factor of DataTraveler SE9 G2 will appeal to both fans of the classics and fans of functional solutions.
Specifications:
Capacity: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB.
Speed: 100 MB / s read, 15 MB / s write.
Dimensions: 45, 00 mm x 12.2 mm x 4.6 mm.
Option Two - for lovers of passwords and clouds
DataTraveler® Locker + G3. In addition to supporting high-speed USB 3.0 interface, hardware encryption and password protection, these devices can now back up data to be stored in the cloud.
Automatic sending of copies of files to the cloud service is configured in the ClevX ™ USBtoCLOUD ™ software. The application supports Google Drive ™, OneDrive (Microsoft®), Amazon S3, Dropbox and Box storage. Thanks to the backup data function, all user files will remain safe and sound, even if the drive is lost.
For the first time, Kingston® and ClevX joined forces as far back as 2012, when they were working on a USB drive with encryption function and an integrated anti-malware scanner for large corporate clients. The updated DataTraveler® Locker + G3 flash drive was another successful result of this collaboration.
“We are pleased to offer DataTraveler Locker + G3 owners a simple and convenient backup of data. Previously, our drive protected user files with a strong case, passwords and data encryption. Now you can not be afraid of even the loss of the device itself. In addition, you can now work with copies of files from any place where there is Internet. ” - Marks Ken Campbell, Head of Flash Devices, Kingston.
Features and specifications of Kingston DataTraveler Locker + G3:
Hardware encryption: the best way to keep your data safe
Password protection: the ability to set a password for access to user files
Simplicity: does not require installation of additional software
Versatility: compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows
Security: the drive is locked and formatted after 10 hacking attempts
Style: durable and stylish metal case with key hole or key ring
The ability to back up data to the cloud: data access to DataTraveler Locker + G3 from a personal account in the cloud storage (the list of supported cloud services is below)
OS Support: Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Vista®, XP & Mac OS X
Warranty: five year warranty and free technical support
Capacity: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Speed: when connected via USB 3.0: 8 GB: 80 MB / s read, 10 MB / s write; 16 GB: 135 MB / s read, 20 MB / s write; 32 GB – 64 GB: 135 MB / s read, 40 MB / s write; when connected via USB 2.0: 8 GB: 30 MB / s read, 10 MB / s write; 16 GB – 64 GB: 30 MB / s read, 20 MB / s write
Minimum system requirements: USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0; two free drives are required for use
Option three - for real special agents
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready. New items are designed to store confidential information and provide the highest level of security.
DataTraveler 4000 Gen Drive 2 certified as a device with a third level of protection FIPS 140-2. It is equipped with a special seal, without damaging which it is impossible to make changes to the design or bypass the cryptographic module. The data itself is encrypted with a 256-bit hardware AES algorithm in XTS block mode and protected by a durable stainless steel case with a titanium coating. The drive is almost impossible to crack the pickup method, because after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password, the device is automatically locked and formatted.
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready has all the benefits of a DataTraveler 4000 Gen model. 2, but also uses the BlockMaster® SafeConsole® * platform. SafeConsole software provides tools for monitoring and auditing drives, as well as remotely changing user passwords and setting their requirements. This provides the flexibility of the security system: DataTraveler 4000 Gen flash drives. 2 Management Ready can initially be distributed as independent devices, and as the need arises can be integrated into a common system using a software solution.
Both flash drives support modern USB 3.0 interface and are available in 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 GB versions. In the design of DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready uses the latest technical developments in the field of NAND-memory and controllers, which allow you to replace NAND-memory without re-checking and certification. Businesses can safely add drives to their list of standards.
Features and specifications of DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DT4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready:
Full compliance with modern standards of data protection FIPS: all data is encrypted using a hardware 256-bit AES algorithm (modern encryption standard) in XTS mode (block encryption mode).
Protection against unauthorized use: a special design allows you to recognize attempts at physical intervention in the drive's cryptographic module.
USB 3.0 support: the latest USB standard with maximum transfer speed and backward compatibility with USB 2.0
Read-Only Access Mode: To avoid malware infection, files on the drive are opened as read-only.
Using Integrated Passwords: Minimum user password complexity requirements are set in advance to prevent unauthorized access.
Security: the drive is locked and formatted after 10 hacking attempts using the pick method.
Ease of use: does not require administrator rights or install additional software.
Drive customization: the ability to pre-install applications, set the password length, the maximum number of attempts to enter a password, and print serial numbers on the device case and in its memory (assigning an internal serial number to the device for subsequent authentication).
Increased strength: stainless steel case with titanium coating.
Waterproof case: protection against water damage.
TAA compliant
Warranty: five year warranty with free technical support.
Dimensions: 77.9 mm x 22 mm x 12.05 mm.
Speed: USB 3.0: 4 GB: 80 MB / s read, 12 MB / s write; 8 GB and 16 GB: 165 MB / s read, 22 MB / s write; 32 GB: 250 MB / s read, 40 MB / s write; 64 GB: 250 MB / s read, 85 MB / s write; USB 2.0: 4 GB: 30 MB / s read, 12 MB / s write; 8 GB – 64 GB: 30 MB / s reading, 20 MB / s write.