First 128GB USB flash drive available (but bring your wallet) |
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Posted by Marc Saltzman at 9:01 AM | E-mail this post
Leading flash memory company Kingston Technology is the first to bring a 128GB USB flash stick to market -- on a made-to-order basis. While I've got some serious geek envy going on (with my lousy 8GB stick in my jeans' pocket), the price will be an obstacle for many.
Kingston Technology has just announced the availability of the DataTraveler 200 ("DT200"), the world's first 128GB USB flash drive.
Now you can carry many or large critical files (with optional password protection) on something no bigger than your pinky finger.
The black DT200 (70.39mm x 12.52mm x 22.78mm) features a capless design to protect the USB connector when not in use and is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost (where the memory is used to improve a PC's performance without having to add additional memory "under the hood"). Backed by a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support, the DT200 is also available in 32-, 64- and 128GB capacities.
"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," said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager for Kingston in a company statement. "The password protection helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DT200 a terrific solution for the home or office."
Ready for the price on the made-to-order 128GB stick? US $546.
The price for the 32GB stick (available in blue or black) is US $120, while the 64GB model (available in yellow or black) is US $213.
I had the chance to tour Kingston's U.S. headquarters last year, in Fountain Valley, Calif., and was quite impressed with their facilities.
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Mike on June 30 at 9:36 AM | Report abuse
Sure, it's a little pricey but I wouldn't say it's astronomical. Being able to carry your external hard drive in your pocket would certainly command a premium but I can see how this would be worth it for some people, especially business traveller's who have a lot of data to carry around.
That being said, I won't be buying anything like that until the price comes way down. Which it will, drastically, soon enough. I mean look at that 8 GB stick you're carrying. That was probably an outrageous price when they first came out, but how much are they now?
Marc Saltzman on June 30 at 9:37 AM | Report abuse
Good point, Mike.
Marc
Maro Bey on June 30 at 4:51 PM | Report abuse
Not true at all. I saw it on sale in Dubai three months ago at carrefour Stores for merely about Can$ 150. Nothing special. Also made in China.
Shawn on July 1 at 12:20 PM | Report abuse
It looks like a great flash drive, but unless it's something that a person absolutely needs today, I don't see a reason to pick it up until the price goes down. I remember about 5 years back when Sony first introduced its 1gb memory stick, the local Sony store was selling it for $600! Within a couple years they were under $100, and now they're around $10. I doubt it'll even take very long for the price to drop; I recently purchased a 500gb portable hard drive for $89, and I know it was twice that price last year. Wait a bit and save your money...
Julian on July 3 at 9:01 AM | Report abuse
I think.. that it would be much easier to carry a wallet sized flash drive (with like 320 gb) in a briefcase (which most business men have). It would also be much easier on the wallet.