Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology, announced the release of 256GB DataTraveler 310 USB Flash drive. The DataTraveler 310 replaces the 256GB DataTraveler 300, released in July 2009 to the Asia/Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

Speaking about the product, Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston said, Customer feedback and our research determined that this is a great solution for designers, engineers and architects who have a need to easily store and transport large data files. Su further added, For the enthusiast who wants easy access to their full media library, the DataTraveler 310 can store up to 365 CDs, 54 DVDs or 51,000 images.

The USB drive features Password Traveler software, which allows the user to create and access a password-protected privacy zone. The secure area of the drive can account for up to 90 percent of the drive s capacity and does not require administrator rights.

Priced at INR 48,380, this drive is available only in 256GB with a five-year warranty and free tech support. It will be available with HCL Infosystems, Compuage Infocom, Transtek Infoways, Shree Pati Computers Private and Sunrise Infosolutions Private