Kingston launches the small and slit DataTraveler 108 USB flash drive with a capless design. Its USB connector is protected by an aluminum cover that flips when you need to access your data. There is also a handy key loop that lets users transform this stylish drive into a fashion accessory with the use of a lanyard. The DataTraveler 108 is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities, which come in Blue, Red and Gray colors. It comes pre-loaded with urDrive software and includes a built-in Photo Viewer and MP3 player. Models: 4GB – DT108/4GB 8GB – DT108/8GB 16GB –

PhotoFast shows at the Computex 2011 its i-FlashDrive storage device designed for use with iPhone, iPad and iPod. Looks like the ordinary flash drive, PhotoFast’s new drive not only has USB connector for use with PC/Mac computers, but also a 30-pin dock connector for plugging into iOS devices. Users can download a free app from the App Store for file management. The app can also be used for reading documents and MP3 playback. The PhotoFast i-FlashDrive comes in 8GB to 32GB capacities. It supports contact sync function for backup your contact list, as well as photos. To be

Sharkoon expands its Flexi-Drive series with the new Flexi-Drive Ultimate USB 3.0 flash drive. Available in 64GB and 128GB, the new drive offers up to 200MB/s read and 120MB/s write speeds. The Flexi-Drive Ultimate uses a single-chip USB 3.0 controller and four eight-channel controlled MLC storage cells. It measures 79 x 27 x 9.3 mm and comes with a black aluminium case with a protective cap and keychain eyelet. The Sharkoon Flexi-Drive Ultimate will be available for Euro 139.99 for 64GB and Euro 229 for 128GB. [CDRlabs]

Kingston announced its new DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (DTU30G2), its fastest USB 3.0 flash drive. The drive uses a native USB 3.0 controller for better performance and power management. Available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, Kingston’s DTU30G2 offers a read speed up to 100MB/s, and a write speed up to 70 MB/s. The drive has read and write speeds of around 30MB/s, when plugged into a USB 2.0 port. The DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 comes with a durable casing with a solid lanyard loop. It measures 73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm. Models: Kingston

Transcend releases the JetFlash 200 USB flash drive with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption that meets FIPS standard, making it ideal for enterprise deployment. The drive is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and offers 17MB/s read speed and 5MB/s write speeds. With 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and the pre-loaded JetFlash SecureDrive software, the JetFlash 200 protects your confidential data. [Transcend]

Following the U819V smallest USB 3.0 flash drive, PQI introduces the Traveling Disk U281V “with special use of ultrasonic construction to create a meticulously particular cover and a bright, polished surface with a smooth and level tactile feeling”. The U281V is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. It offers 70MB/s read and 30MB/s write speeds. Supporing USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, the U281V is also backward compatible USB 2.0/1.1. [PQI]

PQI introduces the world’s smallest USB 3.0 flash drive, the Intelligent Drive U819V measuing 31.5 x 14.8 x 7.3mm. Using the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the new drive offers transmission speed of up to 5 Gbps/sec, which is 10 times faster than USB2.0. The U819V has a sleek and simple look featuring clean lines and smoothly curving trim, creating a seamless, unitary exterior; and glossy exterior coating in ivory white and midnight black. The drive is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities. [PQI]

  Kingston expands its DataTraveler 4000 series with the new fully-managed DataTraveler 4000-M Managed (DT4000-M) government-level secure USB flash drive specially developed for enterprise deployments. The new drive is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certified and TAA-compliant. It uses the SafeConsole for Kingston server software from BlockMaster to deliver best-in-class USB protection, flexibility and centralized management control at an affordable cost. Kingston’s DT4000-M protects all stored data with hardware-based, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in CBC mode and it will

Following its USB 3.0 hard drive, Verbatim launches in Europe its Store n Go USB 3.0 flash drive. The company’s new drive offers up to 120MB/s read amd 70MB/s write speeds using USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface and it is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 ports. Verbatim’s USB 3.0 flash drive is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. It comes with a push-and-pull USB connector design. [Verbatim]

Silicon Power announced its Blaze B10 USB 3.0 flash drive with color-changing pattern according to temperature of the drive. Thanks to the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the Blaze B10 offers up to 70MB/s transfer speeds and is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Silicon Power’s B10 is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. It measures 72.4mm x 17.4mm x 10.0mm and weighs 9.5g. [Silicon Power 1|2]