Kingston DataTraveler I - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/8GB
by Kingston H. Corporation
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Manufacturer: Kingston H. CorporationBrand: Kingston
Edition: Personal Computers
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: DTI/8GB
Color: white
Publisher: Kingston H. Corporation
Studio: Kingston H. Corporation
Music Label: Kingston H. Corporation
Product features:
- 100% Tested for Reliability
- Free Technical Support
- Easy to Follow Installation Instructions
- Designed to Meet or Exceed Industry Standards for Performance and Reliability
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User [OLD VERSION]
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
- Nero 8 Ultra Edition [OLD VERSION]
- Roxio Creator 2010 [OLD VERSION]
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Customer Review: Kingston 8GB Data Traveler - Good USB Drive with Nice Capacity
Summary: 4 Stars
Kingston 8GB DataTraveler USB flash drive - High Speed USB
In terms of meeting it's function, this Kingston Data Traveler seems very good so far, certainly as good as the other smaller capacity ones I own. And the 8 GB capacity on this guy makes it very useful for a lot of large file backups or USB storage and transfer. There are a few things to keep in mind but overall this is a solid product.
Pros:
+ Kingston brand is well deserved
+ Reliable performance
+ Nice capacity of 8 GB has you future proofed as smaller USB drives start to disappear
+ Durable body and NAND memory stands up to a lot of abuse
+ Compatible with old and new Mac and PC Operating Systems (XP, Vista, OS X)
+ Very light
+ Rear bar to connect a lanyard or keychain
+ USB 2.0 connection is backwards compatible for older computers
+ Very quickly mounts and stops
+ Less scum-ware and needless apps than some other drives
+ Easy to format and enable encryption to protect your data
Cons:
- Cap comes off easily and can be lost; inferior to retractable designs
- Lanyard or extender accessories not included
- Doesn't have the good looks of some drives like the Sandisk Cruzer Micro
- Still somewhat slow speed in copying large files, limited by USB transfer rate
- Same old body is larger than it has to be
- Keychain / lanyard attachment bar is too easily broken
- Pricing here doesn't change to reflect when this item goes on sale elsewhere
This is the same design that Kingston has used for these Data Traveler USB drives since the 1 GB I got quite a while ago.
Transfer speeds are comparable to other drives, but still slower than one would like. Load ups are fast and stops are only a little slower.
In order to enable encryption, there are a few ways but the best may be to use another tool to encrypt the drive after re-formatting it. This way you can test the drive as well as use the encryption you prefer.
The main real competition is from Sandisk, whose Cruzer Micro has a tab to retract the USB connector SanDisk 8 GB Cruzer Micro USB 2.0 Drive with U3 SDCZ6-8192-A11 (retail packaging). That way there's no risk of losing the cap, but there is more chance of getting dust in it. It is more expensive though.
Kingston produces some retractable ones as well.
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Conclusion
This is a nice capacity in a small USB drive. Just watch the price and make sure you're getting it on par with prevailing prices
Enjoy!
Description of Kingston DataTraveler I - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/8GB
Now you can store, carry and transfer files quickly in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler from Kingston helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing you to easily store and move files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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