Release Issued by Kingston:
To Support Emerging 'Digital Media Lifestyles'
Kingston Technology's U3 DataTraveler USB Smart Drive Combines High Capacity Storage with Leading Software - Pass2Go, ACDSee and Zinio
[20 April 2006] Kingston Technology, today announced the launch of its 2GB U3 DataTraveler - a U3 powered USB smart drive. Set to become this year's hottest consumer storage gadget, the U3 DataTraveler offers the ultimate in storage and personal data management for today's sophisticated digital media users.
Available in capacities of up to 2GB and smaller than a packet of chewing gum - the new Kingston Technology U3 DataTraveler features pre-loaded software designed to streamline a host of everyday activities. This neat little gadget enables users to edit and share photographs; automatically populate forms; and generate, manage and secure passwords. It even brings the future a step closer by allowing users to read and interact with digital publications.
By including the U3 smart drive computing platform, Kingston Technology has transformed a USB flash drive from a simple storage device into a 'must have' consumer storage gadget. For the first time consumers have a sophisticated device that will enable them to carry, store and launch their own U3 based applications from any PC no matter where they are - at home, work or on the move. The U3 platform was specifically chosen as it makes software programs, personal preferences, passwords, settings and files more portable, personal and protected. The Kingston Technology U3 smart drive also features the “U3 Launchpad” that allows applications to be opened and managed on Windows 2000/XP.
Jim Selby, Product Marketing Manager EMEA, Kingston Technology comments, “Consumers are increasingly demanding products that enhance their digital experience. Kingston Technology’s U3 DataTraveler smart drive aims to remove any barriers to using digital based content and services, making the process more user-friendly, streamlined and secure.”
Unique Software Features
The Kingston Technology U3 DataTraveler smart drive comes with Pass2Go, ACDSee and Zinio software packages. The Pass2Go portable automated password manager, form filler and password generator offers users secure, automated logins to online accounts and completes online registration forms with a single click. No trace of Pass2Go is left on any computer and it encrypts passwords (and generates random passwords) for complete data security.
The award-winning ACDSee image viewer, graphics converter and digital imaging software solution, enables users to acquire, organise, edit, manage and share photos and slideshows from any PC in the world. ACDSee supports JPEG, BPM, TIFF, GIFF and PNG file formats.
Zinio reader transforms print magazines into digital content, offering the look and feel of print in the more convenient digital format. This means publications are always accessible both online and offline - plus with fully interactive links to flash, video and audio clips, users have the ability to search, highlight, bookmark, annotate, print and more.
Zinio users can receive up to four free issues of five popular titles of digital publications and can then subscribe to additional titles at substantial discounts over newsstand prices. Likewise, Kingston Technology's U3 users can upgrade to enhanced versions of the Pass2Go and ACDSee software packages at 50-60 percent off the retail price.
Kate Purmal, Chief Executive Officer of U3 comments, “U3 smart drives let users dramatically improve their computing experience by accessing and interacting with their personal digital universe securely - no matter where they are. The new Kingston Technology U3 DataTraveler drives combined with U3 smart software applications from key developers like ACDSee, Pass2Go and Zinio give users even more ways to enjoy the portability, flexibility and convenience of their smart drives.”
Kingston Technology U3 DataTraveler
| Kingston U3 DataTraveler |
Part Number |
MSRP (+VAT) |
| 1-GB Kingston U3 DataTraveler Smart Drive |
DTIU3/1GB |
£25 |
| 2-GB Kingston U3 DataTraveler Smart Drive |
DTIU3/2GB |
£55 |
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