Kingston Technology Launches New DataTraveler 101

16GB Drives of DT100 Also Hit Market

London, UK—(23 July, 2008) -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the new DataTraveler 101, a stylish USB drive that is available in a variety of colours and also features substantial data protection software

The DT101 comes in a range of vibrant colours (cyan, pink and yellow), has a swivel design and capacities up to 8GB. For added peace of mind SecureTraveler software allows the user to create and access a password-protected, secure area of the drive.

“The new DT101 is a handy and practical USB drive that offers data protection in a lightweight, compact design,” said Kirsty Miller, European Flash Product Marketing Manager, Kingston Technology. “It is a valuable addition to the DataTraveler family and is ideal for the budget conscious user as well as those looking for significant storage capacity and data protection.”

Also shipping immediately is a 16GB version of the popular DataTraveler 100, an affordable, portable storage solution allowing users to save large amounts of data.

Kingston’s line of USB Flash drives are backed by the legendary Kingston reliability and 24/7 live technical support.

For more detailed information visit the Kingston Web site at: www.kingston.com/europe


Kingston DataTraveler 101 Features and Specifications:

· Capacities1: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

· Safe: SecureTraveler2 security software for Windows

· Weight: 0.42 oz. (12g)

· Dimensions: 2.19″ x 0.68″ x 0.36″ (55.65mm x 17.3mm x 9.05mm)

· Operating Temperatures: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

· Storage Temperatures: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

· Simple: Just plug into a USB port

· Practical: Capless swivel design protects USB connector; no cap to lose

· Guaranteed: Five-year warranty

· Fashionable: Available in multiple colors – cyan, pink, yellow

· Compatible Operating Systems: Windows Vista® (Windows ReadyBoost™ not supported), Windows XP (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4), Mac OS X 10.3 and above (SecureTraveler not functional), Linux 2.6 and above (SecureTraveler not functional)

Kingston DataTraveler 100 Features and Specifications:

· Compliant: Designed to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specifications

· Convenient: Pocket-sized for easy transportability

· Simple: Just plug and play into a USB port

· Practical: USB connector protected within case

· Guaranteed: Five-year warranty

· Dimensions: 2.35″ x 0.88″ x 0.37″ (59.7mm x 22.3mm x 9.5mm)

· Capacities1: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

· Operating Temperatures: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

· Storage Temperatures: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

· Compatible Operating Systems: Windows Vista® (Windows ReadyBoost™ not supported), Windows XP (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4), Mac OS X 10.3.x and above, Linux v.2.6.x and above

1*Please note: 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.

2*Administrative privileges required

For more detailed information visit the Kingston Web site at: www.kingston.com/europe

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, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America.