Kingston DataTraveler 100 - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DT100/8GB
by Kingston Technology
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kingston DataTraveler 100 - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DT100/8GB
Customer Review: Solid little performer
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this drive for a few uses. First, to make it easier for me to transport large files from work to home and back again without having to lug my heavy and slow laptop. Second, I wanted to use ReadyBoost (see other reviews for details, but basically Windows Vista can use this drive as additional RAM so you don't have to upgrade!) to pump up memory on my home computer when the drive is just sitting around.
This drive delivered on both. Reading and writing is super fast. I can fill up the drive in a little over a minute, which is pretty outstanding relative to other USB drives. Of course, that means there's less space available for ReadyBoost.
I also use this to use music and videos and photos on my Xbox 360. The Xbox sees the drive and is happy to either play right from the drive or copy to the Xbox hard drive. I find this incredibly useful and very few people seem to know that those little holes on the front of the Xbox 360 are just plain old USB ports. If only the Xbox supported ReadyBoost! :)
One word about the retractable USB connector: NICE. I've had too many break or get crushed, bent, filled with lint/crumbs/crud/etc. By no means is this drive 100% impervious to all that, but at least you have a better chance... and you won't lose the cap.
All in all, this is an outstanding piece of hardware for a very reasonable price.
Customer Review: 7 reasons why I love the Kingston Traveler
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried many other brands, and the Traveler is my favorite.
1) Big capacity. I bought the 8GB model, but they make bigger ones. Plenty of room for lots of photos, mp3s, etc.
2) The retractable connector feature is great. No more lost caps.
3) The price is right. I bought a couple just to have a spare around.
4) It simply appears as a removable drive when you plug it in. No built-in apps launch, and no "what should I do now?" dialogs appear. Just go to My Computer (PC) or the desktop (Mac) and open it up.
5) It works perfectly between my Mac and my PC.
6) It is lighter than the metal SanDisk, but is still very rugged.
7) So far, it appears to be very reliable. No lost or corrupted files.
Only one down side, not worth deducting a star: It doesn't come with a ring to attach to your keyring. No problem! Those tiny metal rings always get bent out of shape anyway. Instead of a metal ring, I use a thin nylon "wire-tie" or "zip-tie" (you can get them in the electrical dept of your hardware store). Just slip it under the post in the drive's case, loop it into itself, and cut off the excess. It is extremely tough and will not stretch or break from your keyring.
Customer Review: Best USB memory stick for your buck
Summary: 5 Stars
Quite simply if you are looking to spend on a mid-range USB flash memory stick which you can quickly pull out from time to time from a computer bag pocket then this is where it is at. This Kingston flash memory stick is fast, holds 8 GB and comes at a very nice price. It is also very small, maybe one of the smallest sticks on the market. However it is delicate and doesn't come with a cap.
If you want a pro-stick and are willing to shell out two to three times the price, then go elsewhere. If you want a stick that will constantly go around with you in your pocket, go elsewhere for something tougher. If you just need a stick that you will use from time to time and can put away in your computer bag, then this is exactly what you want. Great price for the storage capacity and speed, but very light and not for constant use or pocket travel because it lacks physical integrity.
Pros
- 8GB!
- Ultra Cheap
- Small
- Light
- Fast
- Kingston
Cons
- Delicate
- No cap
- Almost all plastic except for the connection
Customer Review: Kingston DataTraveler 8GB
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this device to transfer digital pictures made in the field and stored on my laptop computer to our desktop computer for processing and storage. This product performs this task very well. The transfer speed is what I have come to expect from a flash memory device. There have been reports that these devices may be slower than thumb drives with smaller capacities, but if so, the difference is not detectable.
The small physical size sometimes causes it to be difficult to find in the camera bag, but that is a minor complaint. There is a LED to confirm that data is being transferred, which some list as a desirable feature.
All in all, this device works very well to transfer raw and jpg pictures between computers with Windows XP operating systems. I gave it five stars because it satisfies my needs and to date, I find no specific faults to complain about.
Customer Review: Big thumbs up (no pun intended)
Summary: 5 Stars
A great product! Very inexpensive yet big storage capacity. I use mine primarily for playing DivX movies on my high def TV. My Philips DVD player has a USB port that I can pop this into. It reads it as if it were a DVD, supplying a generic menu of all movies contained on it.
This is only one purpose to which this flash drive can be put. My daughter has used it to transport files off my desk top onto her lap top. If I travel I put any files that I believe I might need onto it. The possibilities are very nearly endless.
I've not had any of the problems with slowness that others have complained of. I suspect the problem lies not with the Kingston drive but with their particular hardware set ups. I've used mine with no complications on several computers (both lap tops and desk tops) and on the one DVD player with no difficulties whatsoever.