Kingston DataTraveler 100 Generation 2 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model DT100G2/16GBZ Kingston DataTraveler 100 Generation 2 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model DT100G2/16GBZ

Pros: Good deisgn, seemspretty sturdy. Lots of space for low price.

Cons: Write and read speed is slow. I understand that this is not meant to be a fast drive, but may not have purshaced it if in the description it was stated that the read write was this slow.

Pros: Price = Cheap, Retractable.

Cons: Plastic key ring broke off the 1st week. Would not buy another, Much better designs out there.

Other Thoughts: Not happy with the design. Easy to lose, although I haven't. The key ring is cheap plastic.

Pros: *Works
*Does what it's Supposed to

Cons: *Slow, but that's just USB2.0.
*Sliding mechanism is a little tight, could be loosened.

Other Thoughts: I got this for free after receiving a $10 newegg gift card. Overall I'm satisfied with my new drive.

Pros: Awwwwwwwwesome :)

Cons: Color selection :( I'd love something besides black.

Pros: Appears well made and not flimsy or feels like its going to snap in my hand, geat price for 16g

Cons: Super slow transfer speeds, can copy small files over and the slow speed isnt a issue but once u start coping files over a few hundred mb it takes insanely long.

Other Thoughts: if it wouldn't cost me half of what i paid for it i would return it but for $10, into the drawer of no return it goes.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello Raven,

This is Scott with Kingston. I wanted to make you be aware that this drive is considered to be an entry level product, and as such, may not be suited for the end user who is looking for a performance drive. If you are seeking a higher performance USB drive, please visit our website for a product that better fits your needs.
http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/personal_business
You are welcome to give me a call at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another technician will be happy to assist you.
Please have your part on hand when you call so that we can properly identify the product that you have.

Thank you for selecting Kingston as your upgrade partner.

Pros: Quick, 14,5GB of usable Space,

Cons: Like all flash drives.. there advertised as 16GB of space but only about 14.5gb is actually usable.

Other Thoughts: I bought two of these when they were $9.99, Seems they went up by $1.

Good drive, I bought these to replace a Kingston 16GB flash drive that got broken in a move as well as one that spontaneously combusted which was a Desel? I forget now.. Anyhoot these work like a champ as intended.

Pros: Cheap
14 gigs of storage space

Cons: Slow read/write speeds

Pros: It's a USB2 flashdrive, what else is there to say. It works fine. The sliding mechanism is actually fairly sturdy.

Cons: n/a

Other Thoughts: Copying 16 GB over USB2 may take a while.

Pros: Lightweight
Sturdy
Well Built
Great Sliding Mechanism
Decent Transfer Rate

Cons: None!

Other Thoughts: As a large person, I like my items to have some heft on them or at least feel reliable when handling them. This flash drive delivers that and beyond. I knew this flash drive was larger than many others out there but I didn't mind. When I took it out the box, I was amazed by how well built it is and how light it was! My biggest concern was the sliding mechanism, sometimes they can get really weak and start to slide on their own but this one has sort of a sliding lock. It won't slide to reveal the USB until you hear this solid "click." Same goes for hiding the USB end. Good price, good size, and I won't worry about this one breaking like my old PNY.

The Transfer Rate was on par with other flash drives of the same price. Not lightning fast but not stupid slow. It kept on avg a transfer rate of about 3 - 5 MBits/S which is fine by me.

Pros: It's $10.
The Read and Write speeds were around 15 mb/s (they advertise for 10!)
There's no cap, you slide the usb drive to reveal the usb port. It also snaps into place so you won't accidentally push it out if it's in your pocket

Cons: It's usb 2.0, but you can't really ask for more with only $10