Kingston gets crazy with the flash drive action

Considering that one and 2GB flash drives are being handed out by every vendor at CES like candy, we're not sure exactly why Kingston is crowing about a bunch of new DataTravelers , but if you're in the market for a new stick, they're worth a look. The DT HyperX (pictured) is the expensive speed line here, offering read speeds of 30MB/sec and 20MB/sec in capacities ranging 2GB for $74 to 8GB for $266. If you're just looking for pure capacity, the DT 110 line will get you in the game at 1GB for just $12, and maxes out at 8GB for $104. If you're the type who wants a flash drive preloaded with random apps, the DT 400 series comes with MigoSync, a utility that promises to keep your various machines in sync. Of course, that's going to cost you -- the 400 series starts at $31 for 2GB and goes up to $137 for 8GB. Pictures of 'em all in the gallery -- surprise, they look like flash drives.

Gallery: Kingston Flash Drives

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[sk8rpro @ Jan 7th 2008 3:25PM]

Did someone say candy?

[Anthony @ Jan 7th 2008 4:02PM]

Why exactly are Kingston's so much more expensive than everyone else's? Corsair has a 16gb card for $100 & you can find 8gb for less than $50.

[Ricardo @ Jan 7th 2008 4:10PM]

I'm pretty satisfied with my Kingston 2 GB ReadyBoost. It's not nearly as fast, reaching "only" 18 MB/s read, but at least it costed only $35 shipped.

[NewJohnny @ Jan 7th 2008 6:55PM]

Isn't 30MB/sec a new record?

[jesus caro @ Jan 7th 2008 6:58PM]

get away from my WOW cd , ill shank you with my flash drive