Kingston 16GB DataTraveler 106 USB 3.0 Flash Drive

The Kingston 16GB DataTraveler 106 USB 3.0 Flash Drive provides USB 3.01 with stylish red and black pizazz. This useful USB drive is compatible with most newer notebooks, desktop PCs and digital devices. With DT106, storing and transferring of documents, presentations, music, video and more is easier than ever.

DT106 features a gloss black finish with a cost-effective design for a minimal investment. Available in capacities from 16GB–256GB2 (this is the 16GB version), DT106 is backward compatible with USB 2.0, and provides five-year manufacturer warranty.

Features:

• Stylish black-on-red with a sliding cap design to reduce dust
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 storage device that fits in your pocket
• Capacity: 16GB
• Read Speed: 130 MB/s
• Dimensions: 2.36 x 0.83 x 0.39" (60 x 21.2 x 10mm)

What is USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)?

The next generation in Flash drive performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 is the next major revision to the Universal Serial Bus (USB). It offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies – with a 10X performance increase and better power management.

The performance increase is achieved through the USB 3.1 Gen 1 technology, which allows multiple streams of data transfer and boosts its peak signalling bandwidth to 5Gbp/s compared to 480Mbp/s on USB 2.0. Although the specifications are 5Gbps, transfer speeds vary based on the controller and NAND Flash configuration.

Currently, USB 3.1 Gen 1 drives can be found with various architectures and channels. The higher the number of channels, the faster the transfer speeds will be. It is formerly known as USB 3.0 or SuperSpeed USB.

The simple difference between USB 3.1 and USB Type-C is that one is a standard (USB 3.1) and the other is a connector (Type-C). There are a few standard USB connectors seen regularly: Type-A, Mini-B and Micro-B. These connectors are found on everything from PCs to smartphones to GoPro® cameras. The standard that is used (USB 2.0, USB 3.1 etc.) explains how fast these devices are capable of transferring your files.

NOTE:  Includes a Limited 5-Year Warranty from the manufacturer.