Product Description

Kingston DataTraveler 100 is a reliable, inexpensive solution for carrying digital files. It holds all your documents in an affordable, convenient device and helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing them to easily store and move large files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife. The capless DataTraveler 100 was built with simplicity in mind, allowing you to focus on your data. The USB connector is safely housed inside the sleek case and easily retracted with the thumb-action slider. DataTraveler 100 is available in capacities up to 8GB and backed by Kingston¿s 24/7 tech support and a five-year warranty.

Product Details

• Size: 2 GB
• Color: Red
• Brand: Kingston
• Model: DT100R/2GB
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 5.50" h x .75" w x 4.50" l, .5 pounds

Features

• Sold Individually

Amazon.com Product Description
Built with simplicity in mind, the DataTraveler 100 contains up to 2 GB of storage and was designed to high-speed USB 2.0 specifications. Simply plug into a USB port and you're ready to go. Sleek and capless, the DataTraveler 100 holds all your documents in a convenient device that is no bigger than a pocketknife. The USB connector is housed inside the sleek case, so you don't have to worry about losing a cap. With up to 2 GB of storage, you'll have plenty of room for all your digital files, from term papers to images to spreadsheets, and other important documents. Backed by a 5-year warranty, DataTraveler 100 is a reliable solution for carrying digital files with you anywhere you go. This pocket-size flash drive measures 59.7 by 22.3 by 9.5 millimeters (LxWxH).

Customer Reviews

4.3 MB/s write speed
I tested the write speed of the red 2GB model on my Windows XP notebook and desktop, and for a single large 100-200MB file, the write speed is 4.3 MB/s. That means if you want to write 2,000MB of assorted large files it will probably take about 8 minutes. I didn't test read speed or speed with lots of small files. Note that there are two retractable drives at the same price point that are 40% to 160% faster writing (the pqi i810 and Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 2GB models, respectively). Also, the Kingston DataTraveler 110 (a newer model) has been reviewed to be at least 100% faster than the 100 as well, but the 110 is significantly fatter and may get in the way of other USB ports.

Other notes: When you retract the drive the USB connector remains flush with the body and there is no "door" (like all the retractables I've seen), so if you throw this in your pocket you may get lint in the connector. There is a small green LED light that blinks once quickly when you insert the drive, and blinks repeatedly when there is activity. The drive is recognized quickly.

There are no accessories: There is no lanyard and if you want to hang this on a keyring, you will need to find a tiny keyring and try hard to squeeze it on, and then latch on the tiny keyring to your normal keyring. There is no metal swivel cover like in one of the user photos.

The body is plastic and the label is cheap peel-off and already coming off after several days. The slide-out mechanism locks when fully extended and the thickness is a little narrower than average.

The main issue is I was expecting a faster write rate.

UPDATE: The cheap label I mentioned was just a plastic protector. After I peeled it off, the "DataTraveler 2GB" remains inscribed on the plastic.

KINGSTON IS ALWAYS THE BEST! WONDERFUL PRODUCT!
Before I bought this, I owned several of the older Kingston Flash Drives with the white top. When I saw this one with the slider bar and no top to worry with, I had to have it. Works great and my data transfers very quickly. The slider is a little stiff, however, the flash drive is still new and hopefully it will loosen up a bit. All in all a well made unit. Highly recommend this one. It beats the SanDisk because there is not USELESS U3 software and this flash drive loads very quickly!

Faster than other USB drives
I've had 10 or 11 USB drives over the years. Most I've given away as I bought ones that were bigger and better (I "only" have 5 now). In comparison, this one seems faster than most of the others. It's definitely faster than another Kingston model I had. Portable Apps installed quickly and flawlessly, and although the description doesn't say that it's ReadyBoost-ready ... mine is.

I like the fact that I can't lose the cap.

I'll buy a higher-capacity one like this ... probably soon.