Kingston Rolls Out Mac OS X-Compatible Flash Drive

Kingston has announced the availability of its new, OS X-compatible flash drive, the DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition (DTVP). According to its maker, the USB flash drive is compatible with Apple Mac operating systems OS X 10.4x – 10.5x. Storage capacities range from 2GB to 32GB.

Proudly unveiling the capabilities of the DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition flash drive, Kingston points out its ability to secure data onboard via the hardware-based, on-the-fly, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Using fast data transfer rates, the drive is protected from brute-force attacks by locking down after ten unsuccessful login attempts, Kingston reveals.

The company shares that, upon lockdown, a reformat is necessary to make the Flash drive operable again. Moreover, the DTVP is made of aluminum and is waterproof up to a depth of four feet, adding even more protection. Full specifications for the Kingston DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition can be found below.

Fully Supports Macintosh OS;
Full Encryption: 100 percent of stored data is protected by hardware-based, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES);
Fast: data transfer rates of up to 24 MB/sec. read and up to 10 MB/sec write;
Secure: drive locks down and reformats after 10 intrusion attempts;
Enforced Password Protection: complex password is user set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access;
Easy to Use: no admin rights or application installation required;
Guaranteed: five-year warranty with 24/7 customer support;
Durable: aluminum casing;
Waterproof: protects against water damage;
Dimensions: 3.06″ x 0.9″ x 0.47″ (77.9 mm x 22.2 mm x 12.05 mm);
Capacities***: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB;
Compatibility: designed to USB 2.0 specifications;
Operating Temperatures: 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C);
Storage Temperatures: -4º F to 185º F (-20º C to 85º C).

“Our DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition has been popular with enterprise and government customers who use Windows-based systems and are looking for a safe and secure way to transport portable data,” Mark Akoubian, Flash memory business manager, Kingston, explains. “We are happy to add Mac support to this 100-percent secured drive so the Apple community can be assured they have an on-the-go storage solution that is the best on the market at safeguarding data.”

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