11/22/2011

Kingston Launches its Fastest USB Flash Drive

  • DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Allows for High-speed Transfers
  • Kingston HyperX Performance, Style in a Portable USB 3.0 Flash Drive
  • Stores up to 51,000 Images, 54 DVDs or 48,000 MP3s
Hsinchu, Taiwan November 18, 2011 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is designed for enthusiasts and gamers, and features the fastest speeds and largest capacities that Kingston has to offer in a USB Flash drive.

Its high-speed eight-channel architecture provides USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write. Users can save time associated with opening, editing and copying large files and applications between devices. The fast write speeds also allow users to work on large files or applications directly from the USB 3.0 drive without performance lag.

“Enthusiasts have long known HyperX as the memory of choice for overclockers and power users who need the most performance from system memory,” said Nathan Su, Flash memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash drive continues this tradition. With the fastest speeds and largest capacity, this storage device is the perfect solution for users who require high performance and carry a lot of data.”

The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. The 256GB capacity can store approximately 10 Blu-ray Discs (25GB each), 54 DVDs (4.7GB each), 48,640 MP3s (4MB each) or 13,473,684 Microsoft Word files pages with various formatting and basic graphics.

With a durable and sleek design, the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is a terrific portable storage solution for gamers, enthusiasts, early adopters and high-end consumers who require the best performance and highest capacities to carry their digital library. Faster speeds and higher capacities enable users to quickly store their digital files and keep it with them at all times, in HyperX style.

DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 features a metal and rubberized casing with a reinforced key ring hole for daily use. It allows users to keep it with them at all times, as it can be easily attached to a key ring or lanyard.

A video of the device can be found at http://youtu.be/BjsMQRzBfl8.

DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Features and Specifications:
·         Capacities*: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
·         Speed**:
o   USB 3.0: Up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write
o   USB 2.0: Up to 30 MB/s read/write
·         8-Channel Architecture
·         Backwards Compatible: With USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
·         Solid/rugged design: Durable metal and rubberized casing provides increased protection
·         ReadyBoost Support
·         Dimensions: 2.952" x 0.916" x 0.626" (74.99mm x 23.29mm x 15.9mm)
·         Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
·         Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
·         Simple: Just plug into any USB port
·         Practical: Durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
·         Warranty: 5 years

Storage
Capacity*
Photos
Video Recording (in minutes)
Storage Usage
10MP
18MP
24MP
12 Mbps (1080p)
24 Mbps (1080p)
48 Mbps (1080p)
HD .MKV
Movies
Compressed
.MP4 Movies
64GB
17067
9481
7111
569
284
142
4
49
128GB
34133
18962
14222
1137
569
284
9
99
256GB
68266
37924
28444
2276
1137
568
19
198


Compatibility Table
Operating System
File Transfer
Windows 7
Yes
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)
Yes
Windows XP (SP3)
Yes


Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
Part Number
Capacity and Features
DTHX30/64GB
64GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
DTHX30/128GB
128GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
DTHX30/256GB
256GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
*Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.
**Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
Actual recording time will vary based upon camera model, selected resolution, compression settings and the content being recorded. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device's owner's manual for supported capacities.

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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.

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