Kingston UV500 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Introduced

Kingston UV500

Kingston has introduced a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the UV500. Coming in 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with 3D TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS1074 controller, 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption support and an MTBF of 1 million hours.

Performance-wise, the UV500 SSDs promise to deliver sequential read/write speeds of up to 520/320MB/s (120GB model), 520/500MB/s (240GB model), 520/500MB/s (480GB model) and 520/500MB/s (960GB model), respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

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Kingston HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB Gaming Mouse

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB

Here comes a new gaming mouse from Kingston, the HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB. Made for right-handed palm grip players, this ergonomically-designed gaming mouse is equipped with 6 programmable buttons, a high precision PixArt PMW 3389 optical sensor of up to 16,000 DPI resolution, a polling rate of up to 1000Hz and a USB 2.0 connector (cable length: 1.8m).

Not only that, the mouse also comes with a vivid 360-degree RGB lighting effect with its own LED ring designed around the mouse, Omron switches that can withstand 50 million clicks and an on-board memory for saving up to three profiles.

The Kingston HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB will go on sale from April 9th for 8,830 Yen (about $83). [Product Page]

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Kingston DataTraveler Bolt Duo Dual-Interface USB Flash Drives

Kingston DataTraveler Bolt Duo

Kingston has unveiled a new line of dual-interface USB flash drives, the DataTraveler Bolt Duo. Coming in three different storage capacities: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, this plug and play USB flash drives feature a sturdy metal frame, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector and a Lightning connector – you can easily transfer files, photos and videos between iPhone, iPad, PCs and Mac Computers.

Not to mention, the DataTraveler Bolt Duo’s Lightning connector also holds Apple’s MFI certification, meaning it can be used without worrying about compatibility with OS updates and equipment.

Measuring 40.7mm x 12.2mm x 7mm and weighing 7.2g, the Kingston DataTraveler Bolt Duo dual-interface USB flash drives will start shipping within 3 months for around $52 (32GB model), $74 (64GB model) and $110 (128GB model), respectively. [Product Page]

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Kingston Hits Back With A New Line Of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs ‘A400’

Kingston A400

Here we have a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs from Kingston, the A400. Coming in three different storage capacities: 120GB, 240GB and 480GB, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a 2ch SSD controller and an MTBF of 100 million hours.

In terms of performance, the A400 SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 320MB/s (120GB model), 500MB/s and 350MB/s (240GB model), and 500MB/s and 450MB/s (480GB model), respectively. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the Kingston A400 SSDs will be available soon. Prices unannounced yet. [Kingston]

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Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT USB 3.1 Flash Drives Announced

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT

Kingston is pleased to announce their newest line of USB 3.1 flash drives, the DataTraveler Ultimate GT. Claimed as the world’s largest capacity USB flash drives, these compact USB flash drives (1TB & 2TB of storage spaces) are built with a durable zinc-alloy metal casing for shock resistance, a USB 3.1 Gen1 connection interface and an operating temperature of -25 to 60-degree C.

Capable of storing up to 70 hours of 4K video on a single 2TB drive, the DataTraveler Ultimate GT USB flash drives support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Mac OS v.10.9.x+, Linux v.2.6.x+ and Chrome OS operating systems.

Backed by a 5-year warranty, the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT USB flash drives will start shipping in February, prices unannounced yet. [Kingston]

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Kingston IronKey D300 USB 3.0 USB Flash Drives Announced

kingston ironkey d300

Kingston has announced a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives namely the IronKey D300. Coming in capacities ranging from 4GB to 128GB, these waterproof and dustproof flash drives (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified) feature a durable zinc alloy casing, a USB 3.0 connection interface and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption for an extra level of security.

In terms of performance, the IronKey D300 flash drives promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 80MB/s and 12MB/s (4GB model), 165MB/s and 22MB/s (8GB model), 165MB/s and 22MB/s (16GB model), 250MB/s and 40MB/s (32GB model), 250MB/s and 85MB/s (64GB model) and 250MB/s and 85MB/s (128GB model), respectively.

Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

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Kingston SSDNow UV400 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Unveiled

Kingston SSDNow UV400

Kingston has recently unveiled a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the SSDNow UV400. Coming in four different storage capacities: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS1074 controller and an MTBF of 1 million hours.

In terms of performance, the SSDNow UV400 SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 350MB/s (120GB model), 550MB/s and 490MB/s (240GB model), 550MB/s and 500MB/s (480GB model), and 540MB/s and 500MB/s (960GB model), respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

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