Mumbai: Kingston, 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 Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, 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, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/india

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 is available through Kingston’s channel of authorized distributors, resellers, and retailers. Kingston USB Drives are backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more detailed product information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com/india

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2

Part Number

Capacity and Features

DTU30G2/16GB

16GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive

DTU30G2/32GB

32GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive

DTU30G2/64GB

64GB DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB Flash Drive

Operating System

File Transfer

Windows 7

Yes

Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)

Yes

Windows XP (SP3)

Yes

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Availability

DRAM:

Ingram Micro, Neoteric Informatique Limited, HCL Infosystems Limited, Compuage Infocom Limited, Transtek Infoways Private Limited, Shree Pati Computers Private Limited.

Flash:

Avnet India Pvt Ltd, HCL Infosystems Limited, Compuage Infocom Limited, Neoteric Informatique Limited, Shree Pati Computers Private Limited, Sunrise Infosolutions Private Limited.

Website: www.kingston.com/india