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Storage devices are finally
evolving. We now have solid state drives with capacities up to 256GB assuming
your bank account has enough to shell out the roughly $8,000.00 to get one. Even
USB drives have climbed up to the 64GB capacity with even larger ones some how
rumored to be in the works.
The great thing about solid state and USB drives is how rugged and reliable they
can be. They take abuse and repeated use extremely well. It doesn't matter if
the system gets jarred or shaken, it'll continue to work as if nothing happened.
Till we can all afford those expensive SSD drives, we still have the more
affordable options like portable eSATA and USB devices. Since many users don't
quite have the need for eSATA, USB pen drives still remain the easiest portable
means to get your data where you need it.
The best USB pen drives seem to come from memory makers. The largest varieties
definitely come from memory manufacturers. Kingston is one of those great makers
who has a lot of effort invested in their RAM and USB pen drives. One of their
newest devices is the
Hyper-X 8GB Data Traveler USB Drive. Take a look at a
pretty slick USB drive.
Specifications:
Introducing DataTraveler HyperX, the best of two worlds!
If youre a fan of Kingstons HyperX memory modules, youll love the latest
addition to Kingstons DataTraveler USB Flash drives, the DataTraveler HyperX,
combining the best of speed and design from the name you trust.
Kingstons flagship enthusiast brand of memory modules, Kingston HyperX has a
longstanding history as the ultimate memory module for enthusiasts and PC gamers
that want the best from their system memory. Now with DataTraveler HyperX, the
speed you crave has crossed technology platforms to the world of USB Flash
drives.
With a read of 30MB/s and write of 20MB/sec.
DataTraveler HyperX gives the
enthusiast in you the power you want from your portable flash storage solution.
Transferring data from your system to USB drive is faster than ever before. If
youre running Windows Vista, then DataTraveler HyperX is made for you as it is
enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost too. And with capacities reaching 8GB, you can
store more and share more than ever before.
Featuring a capless design, with a metallic blue case and black grips for easy
handling, DataTraveler HyperX is a sleek and durable solution for any
enthusiasts rig. Simply plug DataTraveler HyperX into an available USB port and
you are on your way to transferring photos, videos, music and data to carry with
you to your second system, notebook or fellow enthusiasts system.
DataTraveler HyperX is backed by legendary Kingston reliability plus a five-year
warranty and 24/7 tech support.
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Closer Look:

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The Hyper-X model is the latest to the
Data
Traveler series which has been a popular series among professionals. The
main differences between the Data Traveler series are the read and write speeds
that differ between them all. The previous Secure drives have a top end transfer
rate of about 24MB/s, with the various other models ranging 10 to 20MB/s. Write
speeds were half that.

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The transfer rates have increased as better storage modules are produced. The
Hyper-X has a 30MB/s read rate and a 20MB/s write rate following suit with those
modules. Past performance pen drives tested topped out around 30 to 33MB/s.

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The Hyper-X offers a slightly sportier look than any previous model and is built
around the same colors as the heat spreaders found on Kingston's Hyper X Memory
Modules. The housing is made from blue "Hyper X" aluminum with a partial rubber
boot that seems to give it a better grip for handling.

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I know that sounds a little picky, but have you ever tried inserting a slippery,
plastic USB pen drive in to the back of your computer's USB port? Not everyone
has a front USB port on their computer case and sometimes the cheaper case's
have improperly working USB ports. We won't mention any names, but it pays to
pick a decent case these days.

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Opening the
Hyper-X requires a very sophisticated tool that can be found at the
end of either hand. A thumb. There's no removable caps to worry about. Simply
press the slider which acts like a button and the USB adapter locks in to
position. And if you feel so inclined, it comes with a small optional cord so
you can attach it to a key chain or whatever.