Kingston 2GB U3 DataTraveler Smart USB 2.0 Flash Drive ( DTIU32TGB )
by Kingston Technology
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Customer Review: Quite useful usb drive, albeit with a few minor hiccups
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this USB drive for $35 a few months ago and am quite pleased with it. Apart from the huge storage space, the main reason why I bought this product was due to the ability to password-protect my data. I know that there are other portable apps that would allow me to do the same but I had to buy them separately. The data transfer speeds have been pretty good, given that I usually bulk transfer pictures to it from my laptop.
The U3 launcher is a convenient dashboard to manage the drive. I even show it to impress other people who are not familiar with the U3 technology. Having said that, I have observed that the U3 launcher does not start on its own on some of the machines. Perhaps just a minor glitch in the software.
In addition, the password feature does not seem to work with Vista. I have not yet tried to check for updates to the U3 software but I am hoping this will be done in near future. I am not exactly a fan of Vista but I believe supporting it is the "right" thing to do if the U3 software needs to survive.
All in all, a very useful product.
Customer Review: Great Drive for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't really paying attention when I bought this item. I thought I was just buying a 2 Gig drive for a good price. When I received the product I was a bit put off that it had this U3 thing included. But, I thought I'd give it a try. Honestly I'm very pleased with the product. As a web developer, Graphic Designer, and College Student this little drive has really made life quite a bit more pleasant. I'm able to carry client files with me wherever I go. I'm also equally pleased with the U3 feature. I'm able to use any lab computer and able to run my favorite programs such as Trillian for instant messaging or firefox for web browsing without having to install the programs on the computer itself. This is great if you live in the computer labs. I highly recommed this for those who are on multiple computers during the day and don't want to go in for an external harddrive or lug it around. For those that are just looking for storage and nothing else. Just stick with the 2gig stick from Kingston.Customer Review: Good Size & Transfer Speeds all Around - Solid Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
2GB is just right for moving large files, videos, music, etc. The Kingston is small and light without being too easy to lose. It's fast enough in both directions - I have no complaints. I'm still reserving judgement on the "U3" added value all these drive vendors are pushing but maybe I'll find a use for it yet. The cap actually stays on this very well - I'm pleasantly surprised. It's solid and built to last. I sort of like the orange - it's easier to spot in my briefcase or backpack. I'll probably buy another at this price.Customer Review: Great product but needs that vista driver.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is by far the best flash drive i have ever had. Their is only one beef i have is that i was forced to upgrade to vista and the U3 software cant work on vista cause it wasn't made for that. I e-mailed kingston and inquired if thier have an driver. but they said it is in devlopment at the time so i will have to wait for that. on the other hand every XP computer i put it on with min security i can run the embebded software fine. O yea and it as a regular flash drive works fine on vista and XP.Customer Review: Big help on my last trip
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this to back up my camera flash cards while traveling in Greece, using my little gizmo that (among other things) copies cards to flash. This proved invaluable because when I got back I couldn't read my 1-gig card using the camera software. The backup on this flash drive was fine though. Had no problem keeping track of it because it attached securely to my key ring.
Haven't used any of the other features, but so far so good.