Kingston's new DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB thumb drive offers the useful capability of allowing a user to set up an encrypted partition to safeguard some of that data - while allowing the remaining drive space to be open and accessible by anyone.

The most basic form of memory storage today is the flash drive. Since the preponderance of USB flash drives, I've forgotten and lost many. Their small size is to blame for that, but it's hard to deny they're essentially indispensable.

The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ series of USB flash drives provide the expected level of performance for a USB memory stick, with the added security of password protected access and 256-bit AES Hardware Based Encryption, for a slight premium in cost over non-secure storage.

Secure storage

Not usable as boot device; not compatible with Linux

As the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, Kingston Technology doesn't need much of an introduction. The company got its start in 1987, when the computer industry was suffering from a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips.

Mandatory security on all files; Hardware based 256-bit AES encryption; Includes "lockdown" mode for increased security; Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X; Five year warranty; Reasonably priced

Slow write speeds; Not bootable

The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ puts government-grade security onto a flash drive for the masses, with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for an extremely reasonable price ($14 street for 8GB).

Professional-grade encryption in a consumer flash drive; Low price per GB.

Not Linux compatibile

Pra quem tem um 3ds, é perfeito!!!!! Recomendo!

Purchased two of these to use for images as back up, one for the actual image of the SSD & OS (12GB) and the other to make a bootable winpe to restore the image, seem to hit about 25MB/s so not the fastest, but they are only USB 2.0 and not 3.0.

With every type of product there's always a particular brand or SKU that rules the roost, that pushes the boundaries in terms of quality and performance. In the world of desktop computer memory there are a few of these: Corsair's Dominator Platinum and G.Skill's RipJaws are a couple of examples but...

Best-in-class performance; Great looks and high quality construction; Lifetime warranty

Very expensive; Tall heatsinks may cause compatibility issues; High frequency doesn't scale in many real world applications (at least not yet….

Kingston has also since their original launch introduced their HyperX range of products which are designed to appeal to gamers and enthusiasts alike. The HyperX range offers quality and performance products including SSDs, USBs, headsets and more.

Really these are nice USB Flash drives, they come pre-formatted to FAT32, and work straight out the box. They are USB 3.0 natively, but will scale down to USB 2.0 and below ports, so I've used these on all my machines.