Kingston Digital To Ship Encrypted USB Drives with Keypad Access

It is called the DataTraveler 2000 and it offers AES 256-bit data encryption as well as a PIN protection via a alphanumeric keypad so you can choose a word, a number or a combination of both.

It has a auto lock feature for when its removed and if someone takes it and tries to access the drive after ten attempts the drive is erased.

DataTraveler 2000 will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities and is backed by a three-year warranty.

Kingston DataTraveler 2000 Features and Specifications:

• Interface:USB 3.1 Gen. 1 (USB 3.0)
• Superior password protection: User sets a PIN to prevent unauthorized access
• Easy to use: No application installation required
• Compatible with: Windows^® 10, Windows 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Vista^® (SP2), Mac OS X v. 10.8.x+, Linux v. 2.6.x+, Chrome OS™, Android
• Secure: Drive locks down and re formats after 10 invalid login attempts
• Guaranteed: Three-year warranty with free technical support
• Capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB
• Speed
• USB 3.1 speed: 16GB: 120MB/s read, 20MB/s write
• USB 3.1 speed: 32GB: 135MB/s read, 40MB/s write
• USB 3.1 speed: 64GB: 135MB/s read, 40MB/s write
• USB 2.0 speed: 16GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
• USB 2.0 speed: 32GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
• USB 2.0 speed: 64GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
• Dimensions: (drive with sleeve) 80mm x 20mm x 10.5m
•                       (drive without sleeve) 78mm x 18mm x 8mm
• Minimum System Requirements: USB 3.1 Gen. 1 (USB 3.0) compliant and 2.0 compatible
• Waterproof / Dustproof: Certified to IP57 rating
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

Compatible with the following operating systems

Windows^® 10, 8.1, 8, 7(SP1), Vista^® (SP2), Mac OS X v 10.8.x+, Linux v.2.6.x+, Chrome OS ™, Android

Due for release Q1 of this year but no word on pricing yet.