Overview
The Data Traveler 1 GB USB Drive sure does have an air of simplicity about it and is one of the best in the market when it comes to reliability. But does it deliver the goods when it comes to performance? We put the drive through its paces and this is what we found out.
Design
This is one of the first USB drives which came out with a solution for the "losing the cap" problem which is quite common with the capped "USB" drives. The brown trims on either side work as "grips" to prevent falls due to the drive slipping from your hands. The Data traveler is light-weight with compact dimensions but lacks a "wow" factor in the design.
Performance
The first thing to look is the data transfer rates: 3 MB/sec for writing and 6 MB/sec for reading. Well the speeds are OK but not that impressive, considering there are other drives with the same 1GB capacity which is four times faster. The file transfer speed tends to decrease as the disk becomes full. This is a High-speed device compliant with the USB 2.0 standards and is Plug-and-Play enabled. It installs automatically once connected to the PC. The important thing to note here is that this device is not compatible with Win NT, Win 95, Win 98, Win98SE, Win ME operating systems.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 0.06KG
Dimensions: 66.9mm x 20.4mm x 9.0mm
Capacity: 1GB
Interface Type: USB 2.0
Connector: High speed USB
Data Transfer Rates: Reading – 6MB/sec., Writing – 3MB/sec
Conclusion
The 1GB Flash drive from Kingston does come up short in the performance department. Bulk data transfers are considerably slower and become even more slower as the disk fills up. The five year warranty and the competitive price sure do appeal to the customers. But when it comes to value, this offering falls short. We advice you to compare it to other products in the market before you make a decision.
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AUSTIN
I couldn’t find any unique feature in this device as it is like a normal one. But few of my friends recommended me this one. Not bad for the money spent!