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World's first 256GB USB flash drive

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TheHumanBot
TheHumanBot Original post #1
Jul 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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Kingston Technology Europe announced the launch of the world's first 256GB USB flash drive, the DataTraveler 300.
"The DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry huge volumes of data with them everywhere they go – up to 365 CDs for example," said Kirsty Miller, product marketing manager – consumer, Kingston Technology Europe.
It is built to order only; customers who wish to purchase the drive can place an order with resellers and e-tailers.
Kingston's new DataTraveler® 300 USB Flash drive carries the highest capacity available on the market. Up to 90% of the drives content can be password protected and conveniently accessed due to the new Password Traveler software. No administrator rights are required. Fast transfer speeds guarantee smooth data flow to your host device.

Specifications:
Capacity: 256 GB
Speed: Data transfer rates of up to 20 MB/sec read and 10 MB/sec write
Includes Password Traveler security software for Windows
Does not require administrator rights to access the privacy zone
Dimensions: 2.78" x 0.67" x 0.87" (70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm)
Operating temperature: 0 to 60 degree Celsius
Storage temperature: -20 to 85 degree Celsius
Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista-based systems

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*www.kingston.com/ukroot/flash/dt300.asp
dreams
dreams #2
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
gud find..price wil b a bomb
Krazzy Warrior
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:13 PM
hmm price....??? 256 thousand ?? lol??
Nithu
Nithu #4
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:44 PM
WOW :shock: 256GB :shock: That's really Huge :shock::shock::shock:
go4saket
Jul 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Any idea how much is the cost?
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Anon #6
Jul 30, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Costly I guess
Dark Core
Aug 1, 2009 at 3:57 AM
Should be expensive, but 256 GB Wow - :shock:
Techn0crat
Aug 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM
How long it will last because life of flash drives is very less
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adi007 #9
Aug 1, 2009 at 4:56 PM
It will be expensive at the first year and wait till 1-2 years and you will get it at dirt cheap :)
x3060
x3060 #10
Aug 2, 2009 at 9:46 AM
i can wait :)...and i will
vilas_patil
Aug 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM
128GB Kingston DataTraveler 200 USB Pen drive – Price 27,000
Now you guess what could be the price of 256GB USB flash drive ????????

Source :: *www.newtechnology.co.in/128gb-kingston-datatraveler-200-usb-pen-drive-pricespecs/
NucleusKore
Aug 3, 2009 at 8:30 PM
How about this one :p

*www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/99f1/
phreak0ut
phreak0ut #13
Aug 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I've seen ads for this Ironkey, but never bothered to check out the features. Mind blowing!!