Kingston Digital Launches its Fastest USB 3.0 Flash Drive

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

Kingston DataTraveler(R) Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (DTU30G2) has a read speed up to 100MB/s, and a write speed up to 70 MB/s. (Photo: Business Wire)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--()--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.

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 Features and Specifications:

  • Capacities*: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
  • Requirements: system with USB 3.0 port
  • Backwards compatible: with USB 2.0
  • Speed**: When plugged into a USB 3.0 system: up to 100MB/s read and 70MB/s write; when plugged into a USB 2.0 system: maximum specification performance (around 30MB/s read and write)
  • Dimensions: 2.90" x 0.87" x 0.63" (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
  • Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
  • Practical: durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
  • Warranty: 5 Years

* 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.

 
Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2
Part Number           Capacity and Features           MSRP (U.S.)
DTU30G2/16GB 16GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive $ 77.00
DTU30G2/32GB 32GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive $ 116.00
DTU30G2/64GB 64GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive $ 213.00
 
Operating System           File Transfer
Windows® 7 Yes
Windows Vista® (SP1, SP2) Yes
Windows XP (SP3) Yes
 

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.

Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact David Leong, Kingston Digital, Inc., 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2790 (Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room at kingston.com/press/default.asp

Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.

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Contacts

Kingston Digital, Inc.
David Leong, 714-438-1817
david_leong@kingston.com
or
Jonelle Faria, 714-427-3536
jonelle_faria@kingston.com

Release Summary

Kingston's USB 3.0 Flash drive allows users to transfer data faster than standard USB 2.0, offers higher performance, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

Contacts

Kingston Digital, Inc.
David Leong, 714-438-1817
david_leong@kingston.com
or
Jonelle Faria, 714-427-3536
jonelle_faria@kingston.com