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BrandKingston
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6.7 centimetres
Item Width9 millimetres
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- Kingston 8GB Datatraveler USB flash pen drive
- Store, carry and transfer large files in an affordable, convenient device
- It works with virtually any computer with a USB port
- As easy as click and drag
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Product Description
Now you can store, carry and transfer large files in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler® from Kingston Technology® helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing them to easily store and move large 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 term papers, theses, digital images, spreadsheets or other important documents. It works with virtually any computer with a USB port. The DataTraveler is also a great promotional item for businesses; your company logo can appear on it to increase your brand-recognition, and it comes in multiple colors based on capacity.
Backed by a five-year warranty and Kingston Technology's legendary service and support, DataTraveler is a reliable, inexpensive solution for carrying digital files with you wherever you go. Not compatible with: Win NT,Win 95,Win 98,Win ME.
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Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Widthmm66.9Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Depthmm20.4Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Heightmm9Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Weightg11.3Technical DataFlash Memory / Storage CapacityGB8Technical DataHeader / Product LineKingston DataTravelerTechnical DataHeader / ModelITechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityMacTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerKingston TechnologyTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataFlash Memory / Interface TypeHi-Speed USBTechnical DataFlash Memory / Product TypeUSB flash driveTechnical DataFlash Memory / CompatibilityNon-specific
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this as a way to transfer large files from my PC to my friend & have been more than happy with the results. Not only does it work straight from the box (well, blister pack really), the transfer rate is good & it has handled everything I've thrown at it. I've downloaded straight to it, I've encoded files from it to my HD, & vice-verca with no problems, & although it only runs at USB 2.0 speeds, it's plenty fast enough to do all the things I bought it for. It hasn't let me down & has handled every type of file I've stored on it - I've even installed programs from it. Kingston Technology has done it again, amazing storage device, highly recommended.
93 of 100 people found the following review helpful
It's hard to review a product as seemingly simple as a USB Flash Drive, but I'll have a go...
I bought this Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive because I wanted a Flash Drive to use with my Apple Aluminium Keyboard. If you're familiar with this keyboard you'll know it has 2 USB 2.0 ports, which is great. The problem is, the keyboard is so flat that clearance is very tight. So a poorly designed, chunky Flash Drive is unlikely to fit into it. Fortunately, this Kingston Flash Drive is so compact that it fits perfectly into either of the 2 ports on the Apple Aluminium Keyboard, and sticks out of the side by just 3cm.
Another reason why I bought this Flash Drive was for its design. It looks simple and smart. Some other Flash Drives are overly fussy with horrid colour schemes. This Flash Drive is just white and black, which, again, looks great with the Apple Aluminium Keyboard.
What repelled me from buying a SanDisk Flash Drive is their obsession with bundling software on them. I mean, who buys a Flash Drive for its software? To me, that's nuts. Honestly, whose idea was that? That's like buying blank DVD-Rs with software pre-installed on them, to "help" you. No thanks.
If I want software installed on my Flash Drive, I'll do it myself. And this is where having a Mac comes in handy. You don't need to install software the old-fashioned Windows way. You can just drag-and-drop entire Applications on to something like this Flash Drive, and run them off it. So for example, you could download Google Earth, drag its single icon to your Flash Drive, and that's it, you're done. You've "installed" a piece of software, not on your computer's internal Hard Drive, but on this tiny external Flash Drive. Plug it into any Mac you want, and you can run your Application straight off it.
Ok, what about performance? I haven't got a hugely scientific way of testing the speed of this Flash Drive. But what I can tell you is, I can open and play a 1280 x 544 H.264 movie trailer off it, instantly. Absolutely no delay. And I can scrub back and forth through the video file, while it's playing, all in real-time. No loading, no waiting. So, as far as I'm concerned, the performance is great.
I bought this Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive because I wanted a Flash Drive to use with my Apple Aluminium Keyboard. If you're familiar with this keyboard you'll know it has 2 USB 2.0 ports, which is great. The problem is, the keyboard is so flat that clearance is very tight. So a poorly designed, chunky Flash Drive is unlikely to fit into it. Fortunately, this Kingston Flash Drive is so compact that it fits perfectly into either of the 2 ports on the Apple Aluminium Keyboard, and sticks out of the side by just 3cm.
Another reason why I bought this Flash Drive was for its design. It looks simple and smart. Some other Flash Drives are overly fussy with horrid colour schemes. This Flash Drive is just white and black, which, again, looks great with the Apple Aluminium Keyboard.
What repelled me from buying a SanDisk Flash Drive is their obsession with bundling software on them. I mean, who buys a Flash Drive for its software? To me, that's nuts. Honestly, whose idea was that? That's like buying blank DVD-Rs with software pre-installed on them, to "help" you. No thanks.
If I want software installed on my Flash Drive, I'll do it myself. And this is where having a Mac comes in handy. You don't need to install software the old-fashioned Windows way. You can just drag-and-drop entire Applications on to something like this Flash Drive, and run them off it. So for example, you could download Google Earth, drag its single icon to your Flash Drive, and that's it, you're done. You've "installed" a piece of software, not on your computer's internal Hard Drive, but on this tiny external Flash Drive. Plug it into any Mac you want, and you can run your Application straight off it.
Ok, what about performance? I haven't got a hugely scientific way of testing the speed of this Flash Drive. But what I can tell you is, I can open and play a 1280 x 544 H.264 movie trailer off it, instantly. Absolutely no delay. And I can scrub back and forth through the video file, while it's playing, all in real-time. No loading, no waiting. So, as far as I'm concerned, the performance is great.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The main seller IJT Direct, as listed by Amazon, are conning buyers by sending out different Kingston flash drives as shown in the picture. Yes they are Kingston and yes they are 8GB, but what you get is the CAPLESS version in a different colour. Other buyers have noted this and I too received the same treatment.
I sent the item back and was promised the one shown in the picture, but I was then mysteriously and all of a sudden given a refund (minus postage of course!)
What a con! Come on Amazon sort this out!
As for anyone contemplating buying this, the item itself is very good. But don't buy it from Amazon as you won't receive the item you think you are going to get.
I sent the item back and was promised the one shown in the picture, but I was then mysteriously and all of a sudden given a refund (minus postage of course!)
What a con! Come on Amazon sort this out!
As for anyone contemplating buying this, the item itself is very good. But don't buy it from Amazon as you won't receive the item you think you are going to get.
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I have several Kingston flash pens and find them a good buy. But I do prefer them with caps on. This one has to be held very firmly held to stop it sliding back.
Published 18 months ago by Tenax
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Very nice compact device with good sliding mechanism would recommend.
Also prompt delivery.
All in all very happy
Also prompt delivery.
All in all very happy
Published 19 months ago by aosvan
ample storage space at good price
I bought this pen drive for my daughter. Good value for money in my opinion.
Published 19 months ago by foys
Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
VERY GOOD USB MEMORY STICK, LIGHT & THIN WITH AN EASY RETRACTING MECHANISM. WOULD BUY AGAIN!
Published 19 months ago by Andy
poor customer service
Not impressed with Javelin.
Pen drive kept retracting making it difficult to insert. Javelin very unhelpful, washed their hands of the problem. Read more
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