Kingston DataTraveler R500 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model DTR500/16GB – DTR500/32GB – DTR500/64GB – DTR500/128GB. The Replacement For DT200 USB Flash Drives. A Close Up Look DataTraveler R500.
Posted by techchips on June 26, 2011
The Kingston DataTraveler R500 usb flash drive is the high speed replacement for Kingston’s Old DT200 DataTraveler usb flash drive product line. It comes in four different capacities: DTR500/16GB, DTR500/32GB, DTR500/64GB, DTR500/128GB. The DataTraveler R500 is USB 2.0 with speeds of up to 30MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write and carries a 5 year warranty.
When buying a Kingston DataTraveler usb flash drive it is important you perform a Kingston validation to avoid purchasing a non genuine product.
As with any usb flash drive, to ensure proper capacity and performance the usb flash drive should be tested using the most reliable and free software H2testw. To understand why read:
H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
It includes download links.
The current suggested prices are:
DTR500/16GB 16GB USB flash drive (2.0) – black with orange $50.00 US
DTR500/32GB 32GB USB flash drive (2.0) – black with orange Get Price $90.00 US
DTR500/64GB 64GB USB flash drive (2.0) – black with orange Get Price $250.00
DTR500/128GB 128GB USB flash drive (2.0) – black with orange $347.00 US
Note: prices decreasing to be competitive with other brand names. See recent NewEgg prices below.
The Kingston DataTraveler R500 is a striking usb flash drive. Have a look at their photo profiles.
16GB DataTraveler R500 – Part Number: DTR500/16GB
Front Angle DTR500/16GB
Front Angle Closed DTR500/16GB
Front Open DTR500/16GB
Front Closed DTR500/16GB
32GB DataTraveler R500 – Part Number: DTR500/32GB
Angle DTR500/32GB
Angle Closed DTR500/32GB
Front Open DTR500/32GB
64GB DataTraveler R500 – Part Number: DTR500/64GB
Angle DTR500/64GB
Angle Closed DTR500/64GB
Front DTR500/64GB
128GB DataTraveler R500 – Part Number: DTR500/128GB
Angle DTR500/128GB
Angle Closed DTR500/128GB
Open DTR500/128GB
Closed DTR500/128GB
Note: Kingston stock photos do not show usb serial number engraving on usb connector tips to combat potential counterfeiters.
Bottom All DTR500 USB DataTraveler Flash Drives
Recent prices for DTR500 DataTraveler usb flash drives on NewEgg:
DTR500/16GB
DTR500/32GB
DTR500/128GB
If you are new to usb flash drives please see these educational videos offered by Kingston:
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