Kingston Announces DataTraveler Reader

Kingston announced its new DataTraveler Reader, a USB 2.0 Flash memory drive that provides up to 4 GB of Flash storage, and includes an onboard SD/MMC expansion slot for reading nine different Flash memory card formats, including the new Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) format.

“Consumers today are more mobile than ever before and the need to store and share digital information has increased dramatically,” said Rajesh Panicker, Country Manager, India, Kingston. “The DataTraveler Reader is a powerful way to capture, save and share pictures, videos and documents in a safe and ultra-compact form factor,” added Panicker.

Available in storage capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB, the Kingston DataTraveler Reader is compatible with both Mac (OS 10.x or higher) and Windows (2000, XP and Vista) platforms. The new USB reader is compatible with SD and SDHC. It is also compatible with miniSD, microSD, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile and MMCmicro card formats but requires an adapter that is not included in the bundle.

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When inserted into a computer’s USB port, the DataTraveler Reader is assigned two drive letters (for example, G: and H:). One drive letter is assigned to the Reader’s internal storage while the other is designated for the expansion slot. Users can work with both drives to either transfer files to the computer or between the USB drive and the Flash memory card inside the DataTraveler Reader.

Kingston products are distributed in India by AA Infoways, Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Kobian Electronics and Transtek Infoways. Kingston’s DataTraveler Reader will be available by the end of April in India. Prices are not available as yet.

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