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 Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:30:30 Post Subject: Kingston Puts 128GB of Flash Memory into USB Drive |
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Kingston Unleashes Build-to-Order 128GB USB Flash Drive
| Quote: | Kingston Memory, one of the world’s top suppliers of flash and DRAM products, has unveiled the world’s first flash drive with 128GB capacity. The manufacturer positions the new lineup of USB flash memory drives for multimedia enthusiasts as well as business users who need to carry very large files with themselves.
The new Kingston DataTraveler 200-series USB flash memory sticks are available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities and support Microsoft Windows Vista ReadyBoost technology. At present 128GB is absolutely maximum capacity for USB flash-based storage and many end-users may simply prefer to use the DataTraveler 200/128GB devices as expensive external storage, not a way to transfer information from one place to another.
In fact, even if Kingston DataTraveler 200-series USB flash can provide high-speed USB speed (60MB/s), which is hardly possible considering capacity, it would take about 35 minutes to fully load or unload the 128GB USB flash drive.
“The new DT200’s robust storage capability lets consumers store complete libraries of music, photos and videos. It is also a great tool for business users who carry around large databases or files. The password protection helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DT200 a terrific solution for the home or office,” said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager at Kingston.
Manufacturer suggested retail price for Kingston DataTraveler 200 32GB is $120, the 64GB version costs $213 and for 128GB flash stick end-users will have to pay $546. The 128GB drive is build-to-order only, customers who wish to purchase it can place an order through normal channels (e.g., e-tailers or resellers). |
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http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/memory/display/20090616100653_Kingston_Puts_128GB_of_Flash_Memory_into_USB_Drive.html
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The largest I have so far is 8GB. I'm thinking about buying a 32GB now, but after I saw this, I might wait a year or so and who knows, maybe get a 128GB one. 
Kingston are the first ones to present a 128GB USB Flash Drive, but I'm pretty sure that soon enough more companies will start selling their own 128GB USB Flash Drives. 
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| Shadowsilence wrote: | | All I've owned as far as flash drives has been Corsair ever since I won my first flash drive from a bigbruin give away. I have never had a problem with them, and until I do no reason to go to other companies. But it is suprising, I don't usually recall kingston being the first to do anything in a long time. |
Yeah, it's a little bit surprizing this monster USB drive is coming first from Kingston. But don't you worry, I'm pretty sure that Corsair won't be too much behind... 
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| Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:09:29 Post Subject: Re: 256GB next year, 512GB.... |
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| Grayheart wrote: | | The way they double the memory every year, they will have a 1TB USB flash drive in 3 years!! |
Hehehe...  We're laughing now, but I'm pretty sure it'll come true in a few years (maybe even 3... )
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