- Simple ? just plug into a USB port
- Practical ? durable, capless design
- Safeguarded ? includes Password Traveler security software for Windows
- Enhanced ? for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista-based systems**
- Operating Temperature ? 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)/ Storage Temperature ? -4° to 185° F (-20° to 85° C)
Product Description
Kingston’s new DataTraveler 200 USB Flash drive is ideal for storing and transferring digital images and presentations and transporting all kinds of data. With capacities up to 128GB, the DataTraveler 200 features password protection via Password Traveler software, which allows you to create and access a password-protected, secure area of the drive called a “Privacy Zone.” DataTraveler 200 is ideal for those who need significant storage capacity and data protection in a sleek, durable design. With a capless design and enhanced with Windows ReadyBoost ,** the DataTraveler 200 is perfect for home or business. DataTraveler 200 is backed by legendary Kingston reliability plus a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support.
V. Rooney @ 12:19 pm
I own two of these keys and have had to send both of them back to Kingston for replacement due to failure related to the connection between the PCB and the metal shoe.
I’m not rough with my devices and take care in handling them since I depend on them for my work.
There is not enough support on the metal connector internally to handle the insert and extraction forces from plugging into the USB port. The device is very fragile. If you choose to own one, purchase a USB extension cable to use with it, to prevent stress on the connector causing a loose connection and failure of the device. The slide cover that slips over the connector also tends to slip back and forth when you don’t want it to.
This key needs a better case design for the money that you spend on it. The Sandisk Cruzer Contour case is a much better design for this format.
Would I buy another one? No, it has already cost me more than it’s worth in time and aggravation due to the failures and loss of data.
Thomas J. Hughes @ 2:14 pm
I bought a Kingston 128gb Flash for $120. Retail it sells new for about $350+
The Kingston 128gb arrived in original packaging…
I plugged the device into my system and the first thing I noticed was it went into the USB drive upside down.
The second thing I noticed was that the read & write speed of my drive was about 1mb/sec!!!! Average should be between 10 and 20mb/s
I called Kingston and they asked for a serial number on the drive itself and there wasn’t any. They said that this drive was a counterfeit. I filed a claim with Amazon and they refunded me my money back. This was from a store called “IT SOLUTIONS.”
NY Dude @ 3:58 pm
I second the review by V. Rooney. Product has lots of memory but it does you no good if the device fails.
Mine failed within the first week. They offered to replace it but seemed to act like this happens all the time and is no big deal. When I told them there’s important data on the drive that I couldn’t get to, the response pretty much amounted to, “Well, these things happen. No one’s perfect.” Now to get my money back I have to send this thing back with personal data on it, which someone may or may not be able to access.
Don’t buy this device. I’m now using the Corsair Survivor Flash Drive. Much better!
Leo Vegoda @ 4:02 pm
Most USB flash drives come with a cap to protect the USB interface and a lanyard so that the device can hang around the neck or from a peg. This device is designed differently. The USB interface can be withdrawn into the stick, giving some protection but not as much as you get from a cap. Unfortunately, the construction of the slide is poor and it feels flimsy and likely to break at any moment. It probably won’t but frankly, I expect something that feels significant less cheap for this price. Other than that, the device in unexceptional and does what you would expect from a USB flash drive.
N. Dao @ 7:02 pm
I bought this flashcard from an Amazon retailer who has the price that is rediculously low compare to Amazon price, it turns out that the flashcard shipped from Korea (eventhough the retailer said he ship from the US in his store). The flashcard DOA ofcourse, it cost $30.00 to return the card to Korea to get my money back. Let it be a lesson learn, for those who want to take a chance, including me.