Kingston Launches New DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition USB Flash Drive
Award-Winning Migo Software Technology Seamlessly Transforms Any PC Into a Personalized Workspace
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18-- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the addition of PowerHouse Technology's (BULLETIN BOARD: PWHT) Migo software to Kingston's DataTraveler(R) II Plus product, making it the most convenient, customizable multi-function USB Flash drive on the market. Kingston is first to offer Migo software on the DataTraveler II Plus family of USB Flash drives.
"Kingston teamed up with PowerHouse to make DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition the easiest and safest way to take your desktop with you everywhere you go -- on a device small enough to fit on a keychain," said Mike Kuppinger, digital media product manager, Kingston. "The DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition gives you the freedom and security to work just about anywhere and when you return to your PC, it automatically synchronizes your work, keeps versions current and leaves no trace of your personal data behind," continued Kuppinger.
With the award-winning Migo software on board, DataTraveler II Plus is the solution for seamlessly turning any Windows-based PC into a personalized workspace, complete with all or part of the following: Microsoft Outlook(R) email contents, Microsoft Internet Explorer settings, favorites, cookies and history; plus one's files, folders, applications, icons, and more.
"We are very excited about the opportunity to work with Kingston and have the Migo Software on board the Kingston DataTraveler II Plus USB flash drive. This is a powerful combination, offering the speed, security, and reliability Kingston is known for and the unique power of Migo to mobilize the personal computing environment," said Jay Elliot, CEO, PowerHouse Technologies Group.
Using DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition, users can maintain multiple computer profiles on a single device -- managing home, work, school, laptop, clients, and projects -- with the option to password-protect everything with Kingston's included SecureTraveler privacy feature. The on-board Migo Meter keeps track of available space for storing files and settings.
The DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Flash drive designed for both advanced consumers and small to midsize business professionals. Power-users who demand greater capacity plus speed will find DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition the fastest in its class with data transfer rates of up to 19 MB/sec. read; 13 MB/sec. write.
Features/Specifications
-- Capacities* -- 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
-- Dimensions -- 2.67" x 0.829" x 0.355" (67.7mm x 20.8mm x 9.0mm)
-- Operating Temperature -- 32 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius)
-- Storage Temperature -- -4 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius)
-- Fast -- data transfer rates of up to 19 MB/sec. read and up to 13 MB/sec write
-- Personalized -- preloaded with Migo software for Windows-based systems
-- Safeguarded -- includes SecureTraveler security software for Windows-based systems
-- Flexible -- Migo Operating Language support in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, and German
-- Convenient -- pocket-sized for easy transportability
-- Easy -- plug and play into any USB port
-- Guaranteed -- five year warranty
-- Customizable -- co-logo program available
-- Data Retention -- up to 10 years
Kingston DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition
Part Number MSRP (U.S. only)
DTII+M/256 $34.00
DTII+M/512 $55.00
DTII+M/1GB $105.00
DTII+M/2GB $168.00
For more information on DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com/digitalmedia/dt_IIplus.asp
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory and digital media products. Kingston operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif. Kingston's back-end processing facility supports memory test and logistics. Kingston supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston, call (800) 337-8410, or go to Kingston.com.
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*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 Digital Media Guide at Kingston.com/Digital_Media_Guide. Prices subject to change without notice.
CONTACT: Heather Skinner, Kingston Technology Co., Inc., +1-714-438-1817, heather_skinner@kingston.com
Web site: http://www.kingston.com/digitalmedia/dt_IIplus.asp
Web site: http://www.kingston.com/
For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact Heather Skinner, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, (714) 438-1817 (Voice).
