Kingston DataTraveler I - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/8GB
by Kingston H. Corporation
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Manufacturer: Kingston H. CorporationAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: DTI/8GB
Color: white
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
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Digital camera reviews of Kingston DataTraveler I - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/8GB
Digital camera Review: No frills but gets the job done
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using Kingston Data Traveler flash drives for quite a few years, all the way back to their 256mb models of the early 2000s (remember when 256mb was HUGE!?!). I've never had an issue with them for basic file transfers and simple back ups. It's important to understand what they are intended for and what they are not. These are not 'premium' high speed transfer flash drives. Their read/write speeds are average--not 'slow' as some have said in their review, just not top-of-the-line. If you want extreme speed, spend the extra money and get a high performance zip drive. They are also not for secure, protected back ups. If you want a drive with native (or built in) security features, spend a bit more to get one that does. (There are also MANY free apps available to encrypt data to any flash drive, including Data Travelers. Just do a web search to find them). It's unfair to complain that these drives are missing features that more expensive drives have; if you want additional features be prepared to pay for them and get a more expensive unit.
That said, Data Travelers are wonderful multi-purpose flash drives with extremely high reliability and ease of use. They're not the slickest or the fastest, but they are a great value for the price, especially if you only intend them for general back ups, moving files, etc. I use them as boot drives for Ubunto, disk partition software, Arconis True Image rescue programs, etc. It's nice to bee able to load a bundle of trouble shooting programs from one drive--I don't need extreme speed, just reliability. They are also great options to run with Windows Vista or Windows 7 as a ReadyBoost drive to speed up your system.
Build quality is good not great. The plastic shell of the drive is made well and is solid to the touch (some flash drives feel like they'll fall apart in your hands). The cap comes off too easily and can be hard not to lose. The back of the drive has a loop to attach a lanyard, but no lanyard is provided in the packaging. The drive is probably 25% larger than most of it's competitors, so if size is a concern for you, you might want to choose a different option.
For the price, this is a great flash drive. Not it doesn't have all the features you may want in a flash drive, but it does what it does very well and reliably. Kingston is one of the longest running maker of flash drives, and they do a great job. If you want an inexpensive and quality flash drive for a very reasonably price, you could do much worse than a Data Traveler.
Summary 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. As easy as click and drag, the DataTraveler can hold just about any file you can think of - reports pictures, spreadsheets or other important documents. It works with virtually any device with a USB port - even cross-platform from Macintosh to PC and vice versa. The DataTraveler also makes a great promotional item for your organization; it's simple to add your logo to increase brand-recognition, and it comes in multiple colors based on capacity. Backed by a five-year warranty and Kingston's legendary service and support, the DataTraveler is a reliable, inexpensive solution for carrying files or your next promotionCameras and Photo
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