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Kingston Announced DataTraveler microDuo 3C USB Flash Drive

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The new USB 3.1 standard is all the hype at the moment, but it doesn’t help much to have a port and no device to connect to it.

Kingston just announced the release of the DataTraveler microDuo 3C USB Flash drive that does just that. As the duo name already suggest, this is another flash drive that is usable in more than one type of device. It comes with both the USB type-C connector, but also a standard USB type A for legacy support in USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports.

The type-C connector is the new reversible connector that fits slimmer and sleeker devices such as smartphones and tablets where we’ll see the next generation come with these ports. The port isn’t just for storage and file transfers, it will also support video output.

The DataTraveler microDuo 3C provides up to 64GB storage, but will also be available be available as 16GB and 32GB models. The speeds sadly aren’t anything that big and the drive is rated for 100MB/s reading and 15MB/s writing. It still isn’t bad for such a small drive and the universal connectivity makes up for it.

“DataTraveler microDuo 3C has a dual interface that accommodates both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports to give users easy access to the latest USB interface,” said Jean Wong, Flash business manager, Kingston. “Our drive provides more storage, features fast data transfer speeds and helps make the new technology more accessible to consumers.”

In addition to the DataTraveler microDuo 3C, Kingston will soon ship its next-generation DataTraveler Micro 3.1. As one of the world’s smallest USB Flash drives, it is perfect for adding more storage to tablet PCs, slim notebooks, car audio systems and more while barely increasing the size of the device’s footprint. The DataTraveler Micro 3.1 will also be available in 16GB to 64GB capacities.

Kingston backs the DataTraveler microDuo 3C is with a five-year warranty, free technical support and Kingston reliability.

Features & Specifications:

  • Capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB
  • Speed: USB 3.1
    – 16GB: 100MB/s read, 10MB/s write
    –  32GB & 64GB: 100MB/s read, 15MB/s write
  • Dimensions: 29.94mm x 16.60mm x 8.44mm
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
  • Warranty / Support: Five-year warranty with free technical support

Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G3 32GB Encrypted Flash Drive Review

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Introduction

Encryption is becoming a bigger factor for more and more people these days, even more so with each hacking scandal and spying activity that makes the news. With that in mind, it is a pleasure to take a closer look at the Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G3 with hardware encryption.

The normal sized flash drive doesn’t just come with hardware encryption by user-defined password, it also locks the drive down and reformats it after 10 failed login attempts. It is interchangeable between Windows and Mac OS, which is another great thing to see and something that isn’t always a reality on encrypted drives.

The DataTraveler Locker+ G3 also comes with the free USBtoCloud by ClevX, a backup solution that automatically backups your data on the thumbs drive to the cloud storage of your choice. At the time of writing, it works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and Box; so you’ll still have a secure backup at all times, even in the event of a lost or stolen drive.

Of course, we don’t just want to secure our files, we also want speedy transfers. The DataTraveler Locker+ G3 will naturally be slower than an ordinary drive in this category simply due to the encryption. It still promises great USB 3.0 speeds up to 135MB/s reading and 40M/s writing; not bad for a 32GB drive, especially not for an encrypted drive.

The drive is as easy to set up and use as a normal flash drive. Upon first insertion you’ll run the application stored on the flash drive to configure it and afterwards it’s like using a normal drive – with the exception that you’ll need to enter your password before you can use it.

The durable metal casing with key loop further keeps your data safe from physical damage. It is robust, light and good looking at the same time. Companies can also get the drive Customised with logo and/or digital files preloaded.

Due to the way the drive works, with a read-only partition for the security software, the drive requires two available drive letters on your system. Not something that should be an issue for most, but still a thing to consider.

Kingston backs the DataTraveler Locker+ G3 with a five-year warranty and free technical support.

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Kingston Announced a Pair of next-Generation Encrypted USB Flash Drives

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Kingston announced a pair of next-generation encrypted USB Flash drives designed to safeguard valuable data. The DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready protect sensitive information with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and titanium coated stainless steel casing.

DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified and provides a tamper-evident seal for physical security to detect and respond to attempts to access, use or modify the cryptographic module.

DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready features the same security and features but offers the optional SafeConsole management from BlockMaster. SafeConsole gives the ability to remotely reset passwords, configure password and device policies and activate audit for compliance.

Both drives offer USB 3.0 data transfer rates and are available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. They are backed by a five-year warranty and free technical support.

Features and Specifications:

  • High-end FIPS Validated Security: 100-percent of stored data is protected by hardware-based, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in XTS mode
  • Tamper-Evident seal: physical security to detect and respond to attempts at physical access, use or modification of the cryptographic module
  • USB 3.0: latest USB standard guarantees backward compatibility with USB 2.0
  • Read-Only Access Mode: when selected, access files in Read-only Mode to avoid potential Malware risks
  • Enforced password protection: complex password is user-set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access
  • Secure: drive locks down and reformats after 10 intrusion attempts
  • Easy to use: no admin rights or application installation required
  • Customizable: preload content, password length, maximum number of password attempts and internal/external serialization numbering
  • Ruggedized: titanium-coated stainless steel casing
  • Waterproof: protected against water damage
  • TAA Compliant
  • Speed:
    4GB: 80MB/s read, 12MB/s write
    8GB & 16GB: 165MB/s read, 22MB/s write
    32GB: 250MB/s read, 40MB/s write
    64GB: 250MB/s read, 85MB/s write
  • Minimum System Requirements:
    USB 2.0 compliant and 1.1 compatible
    Two free drive letters required for use

Thanks to Kingston for providing us with this information