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Announcements from the Boxee Event in London

Digital Home

Andrew Edney

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Jun 7, 2011

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Announcements from the Boxee Event in London

Tonight is the Boxee event in London and there have been some pretty interesting announcements.

Here is what they have said so far:

Tonight we’re in East London sharing some new partners, showing off the iPad, and establishing a beachhead for further European growth. Here’s a quick run through of tonight’s announcements.

LAUNCHING TONIGHT

BBC iPlayer
Following some recent technical changes, BBC iPlayer is back and is better than ever. With a fresh new look, this is the BBC your way, giving you on demand access to all that the BBC has to offer from the past seven days. There’s nothing else to do, other than sit back, relax and enjoy your favourite BBC programmes from the comfort of your sofa at a time that suits you.

COMING SOON

Blink Box
As the UK’s largest online movies and TV website, BlinkBox is a perfect match for our first major rental service dedicated to Great Britain. They’ve partnered with pretty much every major studio to offer a huge selection of movies and TV at competitive prices and a load of free stuff as well (see one of my favorites, Summer Heights High for free). Tonight we’ve announced a partnership with them to bring their shows and movies to both the Boxee library as well as to a special Blink Box app so UK users can enjoy everything the service provides. Work starts in September with a release currently slated for the end of the year.

SNEAK PEEK – Boxee for iPad
Tonight we’re also giving people a sneak peek at the Boxee iPad App. The goal was to create something that stood on its own to bring Boxee to the iPad – videos your friends have shared, featured items, your watch later queue, as well as video files from your local network (using the new Boxee Media Server). Of course if you’ve got a Boxee Box as well, you’ll be able to use the iPad app as a way to send stuff to your TV.

We were very excited to see the event in London sell out and we think it speaks volumes about the demand for Boxee not only in the UK but across Europe in general so we hope this will be the first of many events and announcements for our European users.

Apple Release iTunes 10.3

Apple

Andrew Edney

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Jun 7, 2011

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Today Apple has released iTunes version 10.3, including the new iTunes in the Cloud beta.

iTunes in the Cloud beta lets you automatically download new music, app, and book purchases to all your devices. Or you can download only the stuff you want to just the devices you want. It’s all part of iTunes 10.3.

What’s new in iTunes 10.3

Introducing iTunes in the Cloud beta. The music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases. Where you want, when you want.
• Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your Mac and iOS devices.
• Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music purchases again at no additional cost. Your purchases are available in the iTunes Store on your Mac or in the iTunes app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

iTunes 10.3 also adds Books to the iTunes Store, where you can discover and buy your favorite books on your computer and automatically download them to iBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

This version also allows you to use Automatic Downloads with apps and books or download previously purchased apps and books from your computer or iOS device.

iTunes is still saying that 10.2.2.12 is the latest version, but if you visit the Apple website you can download 10.3.

Download iTunes 10.3 now

Drive Bender for Windows Home Server 2011 v.1.1.4.1

Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney

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Jun 7, 2011

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Today saw yet another update to Beta 3 of Drive Bender for Windows Home Server 2011 released, taking it to version v1.1.4.1 only a couple of days after v1.1.4.0.

This is a major Drive Bender update as it addresses a long running bug that has caused numerous performance and reliability issues.

Here is what is included in the beta 3 update:

Release v1.1.4.1 – beta (2011-06-07)
– Bug fix: Under high CPU usage, a number of file system errors could occur. This bug also effected other areas of the application, and could have cause a number seemingly unrelated issues. This bug has been known to cause :-
* Sync / copy applications displaying errors with some files.
* WHS client backups failing.
* WHS backup service crashing.
* Client applications / services crashing.
* Memory leaks on large file transfers.
* Drive Bender slow down after a period of time.
* Excessive C drive usage due to the large log files being generated.
– Bug fix: Deleting a file can sometime leave an orphaned duplicate file.
– Update: Log files are now limited in size.
– Issue: On occasions a deleted file will NOT go to the recycled bin.
– Bug fix: Restarting the Drive Bender service could sometimes cause the service to hang.
– Update: Drive balancing and health monitoring now pause during heavy read / write activity.

For more information check out the Drive Bender website

Acer RevoCenter powered by Windows Home Server 2011 announced at Computex

Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney

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Jun 7, 2011

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Acer RevoCenter powered by Windows Home Server 2011 announced at Computex

Back in April we reported on the first shots of Acer’s new Windows Home Server 2011 box – the Acer RevoCenter. Now it has been officially announced at Computex.

So it looks like one more Windows Home Server will be on the market, although these are still Atom powered, which worries me that they will be a little underpowered if you want to do lots with media! Time will tell I suppose.

http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/revocenter

Steven Guggenheimer also demonstrated Windows Home Server 2011 ecosystem at his keynote. The original video linked below was packed full of Microsoft goodies.

How To Recover A Tranquil PC Leo HS4 Windows Home Server 2011 Box

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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How To Recover A Tranquil PC Leo HS4 Windows Home Server 2011 Box

With Windows Home Server V1, different companies provided different methods to perform a server recovery. Now that the first Windows Home Server 2011 server is available in the guise of the Tranquil PC Leo HS4, it’s time to see how its done now.

Check out our exclusive review of the Tranquil PC Leo HS4 Windows Home Server 2011 box

So assuming that you want, or need to perform a server recovery, or reinstall on your Windows Home Server 2011 box, you will need to perform a number of steps and you will need special media to do it.

In Windows Home Server V1 days, Tranquil provided a cool USB key credit card that you connected to your Home Server to do the reinstallation.

With Windows Home Server 2011, they only provide a Server Recovery DVD.

Have no fear though as the Server Recovery DVD contains everything you need to perform the recovery.

Well ok, not everything, you will need a USB flash drive of at least 8 GB – so make sure you have one to hand when you want to do the recovery.

First, pop the DVD into the DVD drive on one of your PCs. You will see the Getting Started screen which will walk you through creating a bootable USB flash drive with the recovery software on, or you can skip this step and go straight to recovery steps if you previously created the flash drive. Click Next to continue.

Insert a USB flash drive of at least 8 GB. Click Next to continue.

Ceton Announce $100 Instant Rebate Against Any InfiniTV 4 Product

Digital Home

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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Ceton Announce $100 Instant Rebate Against Any InfiniTV 4 Product

Today the Ceton Corporation announced a special $100 instant rebate against the purchase of any InfiniTV 4 product.

Ceton Corporation today announced that their best-selling line of InfiniTV digital cable TV solutions is now available for immediate purchase through four additional retail partners. Micro Center, the Microsoft Store, Newegg and Velocity Micro join existing retailers Amazon, Cannon PC, Fluid Digital and Zones as authorized retailers for Ceton solutions. In addition, the company has added D&H Distributing as a distribution partner for retailers, systems builders and OEMs who wish to offer Ceton products. In celebration of its expanding retail footprint, Ceton also announced a special $100 promotion for new InfiniTV purchases made before June 30, 2011. Anyone purchasing a new InfiniTV 4 product through one of the authorized retailers listed above between June 6 and June 30, 2011 will receive a $100 instant rebate at the time of purchase.

The Ceton InfiniTV 4 is the world’s first multi-tuner PC card for watching digital cable TV on the PC, including support for premium and encrypted cable channels like HBO and Showtime. It enables Media Center PCs to play or record up to four live channels of HDTV at once, and stream live HD channels or recordings to multiple HDTVs throughout the home, all from a single cable connection and using a single CableCARD from your local cable operator.
NOTE: this is a special pre-order program for Ceton InfiniTV 4. A valid credit card is required at the time of order but will not be charged until your order is shipped. InfiniTV 4 is expected to ship on May 31, 2010.

The first multi-tuner PC card for watching digital cable TV on the PC
Support for premium and encrypted cable channels like HBO and Showtime
Enables Media Center PCs to play or record up to four live channels of HDTV at once
Stream live HD channels or recordings to multiple HDTVs throughout the home
System Requirements: InfiniTV 4 is a PCIe low-profile PC card and ships with both low-profile and full-height backplates. The recommended minimum system requirements are: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate; 2GHz or faster CPU minimum, either 32 bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) – 2.7GHz or faster dual-core CPU is recommended; 2GB of RAM minimum – 3GB or more is recommended; 1 PCIe slot, which can be either an x1, x4, x8, or x16 type slot; HDCP compliant on-board graphics or graphics card; HDMI out, or DVI out with separate audio out; Multi-Stream CableCARD (M-Card) – available from your local cable provider; Digital cable subscription from a U.S. cable provider

Kingston Announce the Wi-Drive for Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Users

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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Kingston Announce the Wi-Drive for Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Users

Last week Kingston announced the Wi-Drive, which is a wireless, portable storage system for Apple devices, such as the iPad and the iPhone.

Wi-Drive, a wireless, portable storage solution, allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices, including Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The combination of this storage expansion, file sharing and a rugged portable form factor makes it a perfect companion device.

Wi-Drive, along with its app from the App Store^SM, allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with other Apple device owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilises 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.

With integrated Wi-Fi and four hours of battery life, accessing or sharing your personal media has never been easier. With Wi-Drive, you can add another 16GB or 32GB of space accessed wirelessly from your digital device and the content can even be shared with two other people so you are no longer limited to the space available within your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

Kingston offers Wi-Drive in both 16GB and 32GB sizes and the product will be available from August 1^st 2011.

Kingston Wi-Drive Features and Specifications:

· Capacities*: 16GB, 32GB

· Dimensions: 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm

· Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

· Storage Temperature: 14°F to 185°F (-10°C to 70°C)

· Wireless Network Interface: Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA/WEP)

· Rechargeable Battery: up to four hours of continuous use

· Cable: Mini-USB to USB cable included. User can upload files and content from their PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable

· Portable: Uses Flash-based technology for durability and reliability

· Convenient: pocket-sized for easy transportability

· Simple: just plug into a USB port

· Guaranteed: one-year warranty

· App: downloadable at Apple’s App Store

· Compatible with: iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, iPod touch (3G is limited to iOS 4.2.1+)

· Configurable APN (access point name) and Key functions to connect to Wireless Access Point (Internet Connection)

· Supported File Formats:

· Audio: AAC, MP3, WAV

· Video: m4v, mp4, mov, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG), AVI

· Image: jpg, bmp, tiff

· Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls

* Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

Kingston Wi-Drive
Part Number	Capacity and Features	MSRP (excl VAT)
WID/16GZ	Wi-Drive 16GB	£79.50
WID/32GZ	Wi-Drive 32GB	£107

Learn more from the Kingston website

StableBit DrivePool for Windows Home Server Build 1736

Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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The other of the three Windows Home Server Drive Extender replacements comes in the form of StableBit DrivePool and build 1736 was just released of the beta.

Combine all your hard drives into one big storage pool (except the system drive with the OS).
Add and remove drives from the pool at any time without re-partitioning or manually moving folders.
Create duplicated folders on the storage drive pool that are protected against single drive failure. If a drive fails on which a duplicated file was stored, the contents of that file will remain readable even without the drive.
All your data is stored in standard NTFS files. You can always access your files even if the Windows Home Server completely crashes or this add-in can’t be used.

The changes in this version are:

Implemented installation upgrading. Uninstall of the old version is not required anymore. A reboot is optional, depending on the files updated. Reboot is indicated on the last step of the installer. Dashboad tab UI will also indicate a reboot required.

Fixed locking issue in enumerating open file contexts.

Learn more about StableBit DrivePool and download the latest beta here

Have you tried it? What do you think?

Tranquil Version of DriveBender Named as MonStore

Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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Tranquil Version of DriveBender Named as MonStore

Recently we told you that Tranquil PC were going to be shipping DriveBender with their Leo HS4 and SS4 servers. Now we can reveal it will be called MonStore.

Monstore is Tranquil PC’s product name for Division-M’s DriveBender. Ultimately the Windows Home Server Storage Management Add In, used on Leo HS4 and SS4 will be sold and branded MonStore.

As the beta phase draws to a close later this month, Tranquil engineers working hard with Division-M to ensure that the Add In delivers not only a high performing and reliable solution – but also one that is very close to the flexible and easy to use function that was DriveExtender (DE), that was dropped by Microsoft, with the release of Home Server 2011, and Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.

At the moment MonStore is delivering a solution that is very near to the original WHS DE function – ensuring that the user can :

1. Add any sized HDD to a storage pool (no need for matched HDD sizes)

2. Enable ‘folder duplication’ on a selective basis to provide data protection

3. Ensure that if a ‘pooled’ HDD is removed from the system it’s contents are available on any other (NTFS) system.

4. Upon a server ‘system restore’ the ‘pooled HDDs and the data on them’

SIGN UP to get beta updates / news / comments / information regarding Tranquil MonStore (powered by Division-M) – drop a line to MonStore

New Windows Home Server 2011 Hardware from PC Specialist

Andrew Edney

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Jun 6, 2011

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New Windows Home Server 2011 Hardware from PC Specialist

Today another player enters the Windows Home Server 2011 hardware market – a UK based company called PC Specialist, and they have three models to choose from.

First up is the Silent Home Streamer:

This one starts from £300 and contains an Atom processor.

Learn more about the Silent Home Server

Next is the Mini Home Server:

This one starts from £550 and contains an Intel i3 processor.

Learn more about the Mini Home Server

And finally there is the Pro Power Server:

This one starts at a whopping £850 and contains an Intel i5 processor.

Learn more about the Pro Power Server

All of these servers look to use standard components – for example, the Pro Power Server uses a Cooler Master case, so if you think the £850 price tag is a bit much for you, you could always build one yourself.

Either way, it’s nice to see some new hardware out there.

Visit the PC Specialist website

via WGS

Windows 8 – First Public Video

Andrew Edney

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Jun 5, 2011

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Earlier this week Windows 8 was seen officially for the first time. If you haven’t seen anything about it yet you can watch a short video showing some of the features.

So take a look and tell us what you think about Windows 8…..

Kingston Digital Unveils First SandForce-Based SSD

Storage & NAS

Andrew Edney

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Jun 5, 2011

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Kingston Digital Unveils First SandForce-Based SSD

Today we reviewed one of Kingston’s SSD drives. A few days ago Kingston announced their first SandForce-based SSD.

SATA 6Gb/s based SSD for enthusiasts, gamers, and performance users
Highest performing Kingston SSD
HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation

Key Features of the Kingston HyperX SSD:

Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P/E 5K):

5K compute NAND provides significant endurance increase over standard 3K cycle NAND.

Advanced Wear-Leveling Technology:

Advanced algorithm ensures individual flash memory blocks are consumed at a very balanced rate enabling maximum endurance while maintaining optimal performance.

User Configurable Over Provisioning*:

The HyperX SSD allows for user configurable over provisioning, which enables the user to tweak the SSD’s performance per their specific performance needs. The user can increase the size of the over provisioned spare area; consequently, reducing the overall capacity of the drive while increasing the speed and performance.

TRIM and S.M.A.R.T Support:

With additional support for both TRIM and S.M.A.R.T., the HyperX SSD is equipped with all essential tools enthusiasts, heavy users and gamers need to make the most of their PC’s performance and drive endurance.

DuraClass™ Technology:

DuraClass Technology represents a set of NAND Flash management features that work in tandem to deliver world-class SSD reliability, performance and power efficiency that differentiate SandForce SSD Processors from other Flash controllers.

HyperX Upgrade Kit Includes:
- Acronis^® True Image™ HD migration software
- HyperX 2.5″ Desktop Mounting Plate
- HyperX USB External Drive Bay
- HyperX Multi-Head Screwdriver
- HyperX SATA Data Cable

The Kingston HyperX SSDs are backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. It will start shipping on July 11^th, 2011. For more information visit www.kingston.com/europe

Kingston HyperX SSD Features and Specifications:

Sequential speed**:

Sequential read 6Gb/s: 525MB/s

Sequential write 6Gb/s: 480MB/s

Sustained Random 4K Read/Write:

120 GB: 20,000 / 60,000 IOPS

240 GB: 40,000 / 60,000 IOPS

Max Random 4K Read/Write

120GB: 95,000 / 70,000 IOPS

240GB: 95,000 / 60,000 IOPS

Form factor: 2.5″
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s,
Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
Capacity¹: 120GB, 240GB
Storage temperatures: –40°C ~ 85°C
Operating temperatures: 0°C ~ 70°C
Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
Vibration operating: 2.17G
Vibration non-operating: 20G
Operating shock: 1500G
Power specs:

120GB: 0.455 W (TYP) Idle / 1.6 W (TYP) Read / 2.0 W (TYP) Write

240GB: 0.455 W (TYP) Idle / 1.5 W (TYP) Read / 2.05 W(TYP) Write

Here is what Kingston said:

Kingston Digital Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it has teamed up with SandForce^® Inc., a leader in high-performance SSD (Solid-State Drive) processors, to launch its first SATA 6Gb/s based SSD range targeted at enthusiasts, gamers and performance users. The Kingston HyperX^® SSD features the latest and most reliable SandForce controller to date and is also available as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation and creation of a HyperX themed PC.

Shipping in 120GB and 240GB capacities, the HyperX SSDs are based on SandForce SF-2281 controllers featuring SATA Rev 3.0(6Gb/s). It allows incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 525/480MB/s, 4KB random read/write, IOPS of 40,000/60,000 (240GB) and SandForce DuraClass™ Technology to provide best in class endurance.

Enthusiasts have long known the Kingston HyperX brand as the industry leader in cutting edge memory. The new HyperX SSD continues this tradition of innovation and high performance by pairing the latest SandForce controller and Intel^® 25nm compute NAND (P/E 5K) to provide the performance and endurance that the most demanding users require.

“This launch is very exciting for us at Kingston. The SandForce controller allows us to deliver the high-end performance that is needed for power-users, gamers and enthusiasts,” said Ariel Perez, SSD Business Manager, Kingston. “Integrating a final production quality controller and firmware, as well as undergoing extensive testing, has been an exacting process, but well worth the wait. By pairing SandForce’s latest controller with Intel 25nm compute NAND (P/E 5K), we have built an SSD that meets the requirements set by true enthusiasts.”

Review of the Kingston SSDNOW V+100 Solid State Drive

Andrew Edney

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Jun 5, 2011

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Review of the Kingston SSDNOW V+100 Solid State Drive

SSD’s are becoming more popular, with people using them for their system drives because of their speed. Kingston have a few SSDs on the market and here we take a look at their SSDNOW V+100 drive.

Here is how Kingston describe the SSDNow V+100:

Kingston’s SSDNow V+100 solid-state drives dramatically improve performance with impressive speeds. It makes any user more productive by speeding up boot times and application loads while removing hard drive crashes and other drive failures.

SSDNow V+100 are ideal for demanding corporate environments and for system builders and integrators. It uses a standard SATA interface but unlike a regular hard drive, it’s built with no moving parts. It provides durability and reliability to meet the needs of professionals in the office or on the road. Business travellers in any industry will appreciate its performance gains, as will medical professionals, software developers, video editors, designers, IT workers and law enforcement officials.

SSDNow V+100 feature an independent garbage collection function that maintains a system at optimum performance level. This is especially important for systems running on Windows XP, which doesn’t feature TRIM, and it will also help organizations extend the software cycle on their systems, delaying upgrades of operating systems and compatible applications.
SSDNow is backed by a three-year warranty, live 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston® reliability.

Who are Kingston?

From their website:

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s independent memory leader.
Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones. In 2010, the company’s sales reached $6.5 billion.

With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.

Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs.

Features

Innovative — uses MLC NAND flash memory components.
Silent — runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts
Shock-Proof — no moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions
Supports S.M.A.R.T functions
Guaranteed — three-year warranty, live 24/7 tech support

Specifications

Form factor — 2.5″
Interface — SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s
Capacities¹ — 64 GB, 96 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Dimensions — 69.85 x 100 x 9.5 mm
Weight — 128 – 151 grams
Storage temperatures — -40 ~ 85°C
Operating temperatures — 0 ~ 70°C
Vibration operating — 2.7G
Vibration non-operating — 20G
Sequential Read Throughput— 230 MB/s
Sequential Write Throughput— 180 MB/s
PCMARK® Vantage HDD Suite Score —
Power specs — Active – 3.4W (TYP)
Power specs — Idle – 0.05W
MTBF — 1,000,000 Hrs

Two Minute Review of the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Andrew Edney

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Jun 5, 2011

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Two Minute Review of the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB 3.0 Flash Drive

A few weeks ago we told you about the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 USB 3.0 Flash Drive. Here is out two minute review.

Who are Kingston?

From their website:

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s independent memory leader.
Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones. In 2010, the company’s sales reached $6.5 billion.

With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.

Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs.

Features and Specifications

Capacities*: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Requirements: system with USB 3.0 port
Backwards compatible: with USB 2.0
Speed**: When plugged into a USB 3.0 system: up to 100MB/s read and 70MB/s write; when plugged into a USB 2.0 system: maximum specification performance (around 30MB/s read and write)
Dimensions: 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″ (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
Practical: durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
Warranty: 5 Years

* Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.
** Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.