Kingston, DTS/4GB USB Flash Drive (retail)

Solid feeling drive, bulkier than most, supposed 2 be water proof (have not had the desire 2 test this yet) easy 2 setup, & nice security features (hardware 256 AES encryption, & drive lockout after 10 failed authentication attempts which defeats brute forcing. (lockout = reformat of drive, but your data stays secure, this is nice peace of mind & makes the product well worth the price.

I have 1 complaint, which depending on the user may be of value or seem foolish. I tried out the drive by locking my system, then reauthenticating (no reboot). Apparently once the drive has been authenticated in a user sesion, even if the host is locked (ctrl-alt-del) then is logged back into, the drive remains open. I was hoping the drive would require the user 2 reauthenticate 2 it as well. I have not tried it, but makes me think if someone was 2 RDP/VNC in 2 your box while the drive is authenticated (NetAdmin) then they would have access 2 your data as well. This may be an issue with WinXP if User quick switching is enabled & is certainly the case if you share user login/passwords on the same box. (I purchased the drive 4 someone who practices poor data security & was hoping this drive would force good behaviour).

Data throughput is slower than other USB drives / the drive weighs more than most plastic USB thumbdrives.

You don't have 2 buy this 2 get free & seamless encryption 4 jump drives if you are using XP, Vista or even Windows 2000.

There IS NO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION when you insert the drive, instead the DTSP_Launcher.exe applet will autorun (if enabled) & walk you through the password setup process, & create a custom hint.

If you fail 2 enter the password 10 consecutive times, the disk will destroy the protected data with a thorough wipe, we couldn't restore the data with Sysinternals Disk Commander or SmartUnDelete.

Data transfer from the encrypted partition is slower than other jump drives we use, it seems comparable 2 the latency we encounter when using NTFS EFS formatted disks.

The disadvantage 2 NTFS EFS is you have 2 import the decryption certificate / key onto any system you wish 2 read the encrypted data, unless the key is deleted when done then any data encrypted & stored anywhere can be read by the importing computer.

Titanium casing is plastic hybrid & has some noticeable but not necessarily arduous weight, if you are used 2 carrying it inside your pocket you'll notice if it falls out.
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Inside Win32 DiskManager the drive appears as multiple partitions, the first is a virtual CD-ROM about 6MB in size, this contains the DTSP_Launcher.exe, the encrypted partition will appear as a Removable Disk.

The DTSP_Launcher.exe applet remains resident in the application bar tray & can be dynamically unloaded.

Overall, we recommend it because it is straightforward 2 use, doesn't install software onto your computer & thoroughly destroys the data when necessary.

Protect even your most sensitive data on Windows-based systems with Kingston's DataTraveler Secure (DTS) USB 2.0 Flash drive. Quickly transfer & safely carry digital files wherever your business takes you. Ideal 4 all types of digital content from multimedia presentations 2 support files.The unique combination of hardware- & software-based security on the DataTraveler Secure gives you unprecedented access control & encrypted data protection on Windows-based systems. With DataTraveler Secure's MyDataZone software, you can set password access control 4 a private data storage area that utilizes 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware-based encryption. If lost, this advanced hardware encryption system will continue 2 protect the data in your drive's privacy zone, even under the toughest conditions. Designed 2 utilize the high bandwidth of the USB 2.0 High-Speed interface, the DataTraveler Secure cuts 2 the chase when transferring your data with its impressive read & write speeds of up 2 24 MB/sec. & 10 MB/sec.DTS's waterproof rating continues 2 keep data safe & 4 added protection, DTS is designed with a metal casing.

Protect even your most sensitive data on Windows-based systems with the Kingston DataTraveler Secure (DTS). With a 4 GB capacity, this USB 2.0 flash drive quickly transfers & safely carries digital files wherever your business takes you. Ideal 4 all types of digital content from multimedia presentations 2 support files, it uses the high bandwidth of the USB 2.0 high-speed interface, transferring your data with its impressive read & write speeds of up 2 24 MB per second & 10 MB per second.

The unique combination of hardware- & software-based security on the DTS gives you unprecedented access control & encrypted data protection on Windows-based systems. With the MyDataZone software, you can set password access control 4 a private data storage area that uses 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware-based encryption. If lost, this advanced hardware encryption system will continue 2 protect the data in your drive's privacy zone, even under the toughest conditions.

For ease of use & personalization, the My Traveler software helps you organize the DataTraveler's contents, set language preferences, & synchronize files with the host device. You can even add your company's logo 2 the DTS 2 help with branding or as a promotional tool.

Designed with a metal casing, the DataTraveler Secure's waterproof rating continues 2 keep data safe & adds protection. For additional peace of mind, DTS is backed by a 5-year warranty.