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As we expected from a thumb drive with a 64GB storage capacity, the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is not cheap. In fact at $125 US it is anything but cheap, and for those hoping to get their hands on the larger 128GB version, be prepared to hand over $240 for that privilege.
This means at $1.95 per gigabyte the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB thumb drive is more expensive than most of today’s high-end internal SSD products. However the advantage of the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is of course its physical size, as this is designed to be a highly mobile high speed storage device.
The 64GB memory capacity of this thumb drive provides ample space for users to store multiple media files without having to delete older files. As Kingston has pointed out on their website, the 64GB capacity allows for roughly 17067 ten megapixel (3648x2736) images to be stored, or 659 minutes of 12Mbps 1080p content.
Kingston has wrapped the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 flash drive in a durable aluminum and rubber enclosure which provides shock resistance for up to 15Gs to ensure greater protection of your data. The aluminum part of the enclosure is blue while the rubberized part is black.
At just 11.3 grams the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB is extremely light, just as the original DataTraveler 3.0 was. The drive measures 1.6cm thick x 2.3cm wide x 7.5cm long, making it roughly the same size as the older DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0.
By combining a single-chip USB 3.0 flash memory controller with 8-channel technology, the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 delivers claimed sequential read performance at speeds up to 225MB/s and up to 135MB/s sequential write speeds. Finally, the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities and carries a 5-year warranty. |
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