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Daily Deal: iPad Full? Kingston Wi-Drives Prices Slashed Up to 54% Off

Michael Kwan — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:58:27 +0000

One of the problems with the iPhone and iPad is that there is no expandable memory option. The Kingston Wi-Drive addresses this is a very unique way and it just so happens that you can now get one for up to 54% off. That’s a crazy good deal.

What you get is a device about the size of an iPod touch that comes with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of internal storage. You can load up the content via a USB 2.0 connection on your computer. Then, you turn on the Wi-Drive and it turns into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Your iPhone, iPad, or really any WiFi-enabled device can then connect to the WEP/WPA-secured hotspot and access all the files stored within. Better yet, up to three devices can connect to the same Wi-Drive at the same time. This is great for music, movies, photos and more.

The Kingston Wi-Drive can be purchased on Amazon.com for about half price, depending on your choice of capacity. The 16GB is on sale for $59.50, down from its regular price of $129.99. Alternatively, you can bump up to the 32GB ($99.99) or the 64GB ($119.99), which are marked down from their respective regular prices of $179.99 and $228.00.

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Kingston Wi-Drive Allows Kindle Fire To Expand Beyond 8GB

Andrew Grush — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:40:56 +0000

The Amazon Kindle Fire is (somewhat arguably) one of the most successful non-Apple tablets out on the market. For $199 you get a fairly capable device, but with such a low-price it isn’t a surprise that there are a few big limitations on the tablet. One of these limitations is the 8GB storage that has no expansion ability. This is where Kingston’s Wi-Drive comes into play.

Earlier in 2011, the Wi-Drive was launched for IOS devices as a wireless portable storage system, and now it gets an Amazon Store app that lets it work with the Kindle Fire. Currently the Wi-Drive is available in 16GB and 32GB capabilities. For those who need a bigger storage solution though, a 64GB capacity is on its way this quarter. Of course if you intend to buy this and a Kindle Fire just to get a little more space, it might be wiser to just get a more expensive tablet that has a higher amount of space already (and/or SD expansion).

Kingston Digital Announces Wi-Drive App for Kindle Fire; 64GB Capacity Addition and Apple App Update

LAS VEGAS & FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International CES 2012 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced an app to enable Wi-Drive™ use with Kindle Fire. Shipping in later Q1, Kingston® Wi-Drive will also be available in a 64GB capacity. In addition, existing Wi-Drive users can get a free app update for Apple devices that allow AirPlay and DRM support. The award-winning Kingston Wi-Drive is wireless portable storage for tablets and smartphone devices including Kindle Fire, Apple® iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®, and lets users store and share content wirelessly with three users simultaneously.

“The combination of the app update, higher capacity and Kindle Fire support makes Wi-Drive the perfect wireless storage solution for mobile users.”
Kingston Wi-Drive was first released in 2011 for Apple devices and can now be used for the Android-based Kindle Fire tablet. The app, available on the Amazon Appstore for Android, allows Kindle Fire users to expand the capacity of the device beyond the 8GB of internal storage.

The 64GB version coming soon allows even more storage and sharing, and joins the Wi-Drive family currently available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. An app update for Apple devices allows AirPlay support for streaming of music*, photos and videos**. For iPhone users working with documents, Wi-Drive presents the “Open in” option so the user can select which app to use to view the document, and also allows copying to the Wi-Drive app. Purchased or DRM content can now be accessed on Apple mobile devices through the Safari browser via the Wi-Drive’s IP address as long as the device is assigned to a computer using an iTunes account.

“Since its debut, Kingston Wi-Drive has been a success with Apple mobile device users. As more consumers adopt Kindle Fire as their mobile device for personal media consumption, we are proud to help this new segment of users store and share photos, videos, music and much more,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “The combination of the app update, higher capacity and Kindle Fire support makes Wi-Drive the perfect wireless storage solution for mobile users.”

Kingston Wi-Drive allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with tablets and smartphone owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

A video of Kingston Wi-Drive can be seen here.

Kingston Wi-Drive is backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 live technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com/flash.

* DRM purchased content from iTunes can be played back via the Safari browser connected to Wi-Drive. Not all of the functions and features that are found in the application will work within the browser and sharing may be limited to devices that are synched with iTunes.

** Playback from AirPlay compatible devices supports one user session at a time. Requires an AirPlay compatible device. iOS 4.3+.

Kingston can be found on:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kingstontechmemory
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kingstontechnology
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kingstonhq
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kingston

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.

Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact David Leong, Kingston Digital, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708, 714-438-1817 (Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room at www.kingston.com/press/default.asp.

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Samsung class 10 microSD cards to be offered in 32GB, 64GB

Michael Kwan — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:35:45 +0000

We use a lot more microSD cards today than we did just a few years ago. They’re showing up as the memory expansion card of choice for smartphones, tablets, and even some slim laptops and digital cameras. So, it only makes sense that we want more speed and more space on these thumbnail-sized cards. Samsung aims to deliver.

They’ve just announced a new class 10 microSD card that is being aimed squarely on the smartphone market. Remember that we’re using these smartphones, like those powered by Nvidia Tegra2, to watch high definition video and other demanding multimedia content. A slow card just doesn’t cut the mustard anymore.

Samsung isn’t the first to do the class 10 thing with microSD cards, though, since Kingston already beat the Korean megagiant to the punch. Even so, Samsung is happy to announce that the 32GB card will read at up to 24MB/s and write at up to 12MB/s. The read speed easily beats the minimum 10MB/s needed for class 10 certification.

The 32GB will be the first offering and, considering that Kingston’s equivalent sells for about $80, I’d imagine Samsung’s will be similar. A 64GB class 10 microSD is being planned for early next year too.

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Kingston brings USB 3.0 product roadmap to CES

Andrew Anderson — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:26:40 +0000

Positioning themselves for the growth of USB 3.0, Flash drive leader Kingston announced today a comprehensive suite of USB 3.0 Flash drive solutions.

After launching their first USB 3.0 Flash drive in September 2010, the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 (DTU30), followed up by the HyperX MAX 3.0 External USB 3.0 Drive (64-, 128- and 256GB capacities) in November, Kingston is focusing their attention on the technology in the coming year. The DTU30 uses a SATA bridge chip to attain high data transfer rates and comes in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities. Kingston will leverage this same technology for future generations including the upcoming DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 (also in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities).

Andrew Ewing, Flash drive Business Manager at Kingston says, “as USB 3.0 technology grows and more platforms and computers support the USB 3.0 standard, we recognize the need to develop different solutions to address various target markets and help drive adoption.”

Kingston is wise to stay on the forefront of USB 3.0 technology and news. More PCs are to ship with USB 3.0 capability later this year as the technology has obvious perks in terms of transfer speed. The HyperX MAX 3.0 External Drive can transfer 10GB of data in about 72 seconds, compared to almost six minutes using USB 2.0.

The DTU30 ranges from US$79 to $254 while the HyperX MAX 3.0 rings in between $254 and $900.

Kingston Digital Announces USB 3.0 Product Roadmap for 2011

USB 3.0 Flash Drives Aimed at Enthusiasts, Prosumers and Consumers
Family to Include High Performance and Smaller, Lower Cost Solutions to Meet All Consumer Needs
2011 International CES
LAS VEGAS & FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, is boosting support for USB 3.0 in 2011 by revealing its roadmap at International CES 2011. Kingston® will develop a comprehensive suite of USB 3.0 Flash drive solutions to meet the needs of users of all levels as the technology becomes more widely accepted.

“As USB 3.0 technology grows and more platforms and computers support the USB 3.0 standard, we recognize the need to develop different solutions to address various target markets and help drive adoption.”
“We have already seen the successful adoption of our DataTraveler® Ultimate 3.0 and HyperX® MAX 3.0 External drive amongst early adopters demanding faster data transfer rates in portable form factors,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash drive business manager, Kingston. “As USB 3.0 technology grows and more platforms and computers support the USB 3.0 standard, we recognize the need to develop different solutions to address various target markets and help drive adoption.”

For enthusiasts and power users, Kingston will release its fastest USB 3.0 drive to date. The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 will serve as the flagship model and be part of the HyperXperience™ line, a family of high-performance Kingston Flash products that will include SSDs, USBs and cards, to complement HyperX enthusiast memory modules.

In September 2010, Kingston released the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 (DTU30), its first USB 3.0 Flash drive using a SATA bridge chip to attain high data transfer rates. As single-chip controllers become available, Kingston will release a second generation of the DTU30, available in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities. Single-chip controllers allow for better USB 3.0 compatibility and speed. Users will benefit from increased performance and lower costs in the next generation DTU30.

As more PCs ship with USB 3.0 capability later this year, particularly in late Q2/early Q3, Kingston will also launch an entry-level Flash drive to go with these systems. It will be aimed squarely at consumers with a lower capacity and price point to help drive mainstream adoption.

For more information visit www.kingston.com.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

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Kingston releases über-fast UltimateXX class of SD cards

Raggy Jin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:48:27 +0000

Over the last couple of years, photography and filming technologies have outpaced that of the memory cards they rely on, making high-quality sequence shots and HD filming on SLR cameras a bit daunting and laggy at times. That is, until now.

Kingston today announced the release of UltimateXX memory cards: The fastest SD cards available to date, and literally in a class of its own. SDHC UHS-I. Though they’re not available on the market until next month, Kingston gloats about being one of the first manufacturers to bring the new cards to the market.

When used with a UHS-I device, the cards are capable of reaching data transfer speeds of up to 60MB per second – almost three times as fast as the current best, class 10. They’re backwards-compatible with classes 4 through 10 and, if you’re into photographing glaciers, will work fine at -25ºC. You know, just in case.

Looking back to another recent article on Mobile Magazine, The DVD is Dead, this may be a large step towards SD cards replacing DVDs to become the new norm for video.

That’s something we’ll be keeping our eyes on.

Kingston Announces SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX

Data Transfer Rate up to 60MB/sec. Read and 35MB/Sec. Write
Designed to SD Association UHS-I Speed Class Specifications
Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB Capacities
2011 International CES
LAS VEGAS & FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX memory cards. The highest speed class available today, the UltimateXX meets standards set by the Secure Digital Association for next-level performance in SD card technology.

“Kingston is pleased to be one of the first manufacturers to offer SDHC UHS-I memory cards to our customers”
Shipping later this month, Kingston’s UltimateXX memory cards are ideal for the serious photographer or videographer. Photographers will appreciate the ability to easily capture sequential shots that were once a challenge due to the speed limitations of memory. The UltimateXX also makes it easy to capture HD video. The performance of SDHC UHS-I memory card is optimized when paired with a UHS-I device, although the card is backwards compatible with Class 4, 6 and 10 equipment.

“Kingston is pleased to be one of the first manufacturers to offer SDHC UHS-I memory cards to our customers,” said Mike Kuppinger, Flash card product manager, Kingston®. “Being a member of the SD Association enhances our ability to bring new technology to market. As the devices that support SDHC UHS-I become prevalent, our UltimateXX cards are at the ready.”

Kingston’s UltimateXX line meets the SD Association standards for the UHS-I speed class with speeds up to 60MB/sec. read and 35MB/sec. write. At this performance level, the write speed of SDHC UHS-I memory cards is more than three times as fast as SDHC Class 10 cards. The UltimateXX product line will offer capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.

Kingston SDHC UHS-1 UltimateXX Features and Specifications:

Performance: 233x – up to 60MB/sec. read, and 35MB/sec. write
Fast: ultra high-speed bus I (UHS-I)
Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification version 3.01
Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
Compatible: with SDHC and SDXC host devices, not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
Reliable: lifetime warranty
Simple: as easy as plug-and-play
Capacities*: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Dimensions: 0.94″ x 1.25″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
Weight: 0.09oz (2.5g)
Storage Temperatures: -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)
Operating Temperatures: -13° F to 185° F (-25° C to 85° C)
Voltage: 3.3V
File Format: FAT32
* Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flash_memory_guide.

Kingston SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX
Part Number Capacity and Features MSRP (U.S. only)
SDHA1/8GB 8GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card $69.99
SDHA1/16GB 16GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card $179.99
SDHA1/32GB 32GB SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Flash Card $349.99

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact Jenni Kuo, Kingston Digital, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2790 (Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room at kingston.com/press/default.asp

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Kingston shows 64GB SDXC memory card at Computex

Michael Kwan — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:16:24 +0000

Kingston 64GB SDXC Memory Card label looks like it was printed the night before Photo: Michael Kwan

Remember when the SDXC memory card format was formally revealed by the SD Association a couple years ago? Well, the actual products are slowly filtering into the marketplace, including a 64GB offering from Kingston Technology. Whereas other competitors like Panasonic have released their 32GB and 64GB SDXC cards, Kingston is playing catch up with their 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 card. Just like SDHC before it, SDXC is not backwards compatible.

This means that you’ll have to go through a whole new upgrade process all over again, starting with your camera or camcorder (or whatever else) and moving into the card reader too. It uses the newer exFAT system, which is why it won’t work with SDHC readers.

In terms of speed, the current maximum is 104MB/sec with the theoretical maximum of 300MB/sec coming at some point in the future. For now, the Kingston card offers 60MB/sec read speed and 35MB/sec write speed; or at least that is what we are supposed to believe. The SDXC card on display looked like someone slapped a cutout from a printer the night before.

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Going Even Bigger with Kingston 256GB USB Flash Drive

Michael Kwan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:11:49 +0000

Does size matter to you? Do you think that bigger is better? Do you want to have the largest USB flash drive on the market? Kingston is joining the big boy party with what could quite possibly be their most impressive flash drive to date.

The Kingston DataTraveler 300 isn’t particularly special in terms of additional features and highlights. It doesn’t come preloaded with some special backup software and it does not have an integrated biometric fingerprint reader. Instead, its claim to fame is its massive storage.

Despite being barely larger than your thumb, the DataTraveler 300 is available with up to 256GB of internal flash memory. That really puts my Kingston DataTraveler 150 to shame, since what I thought was a big flash drive only has 32GB. This thing has eight times as much capacity!

That’s the good news. I also what appears to be a (partially) aluminum construction and a slide-out USB connector. The bad news is that it’ll cost you a very hefty $900 to get in on this 256 gigs of goodness. The price you pay to be on the bleeding edge of technology, right?

Source: Crunchgear

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