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Kingston Launches New DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition USB Flash Drive

Award-Winning Migo Software Technology Seamlessly Transforms Any PC into Personalized Workspace

Hsinchu, Taiwan- (July 18, 2005) – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the addition of PowerHouse Technology's (OTCBB:PWHT) Migo software to Kingston's DataTraveler II Plus product, making it the most convenient, customizable multi-function USB Flash drive on the market. Kingston is first to offer Migo software on the DataTraveler II Plus family of USB Flash drives.

"Kingston teamed up with PowerHouse to make DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition the easiest and safest way to take your desktop with you everywhere you go - on a device small enough to fit on a keychain," said Scott Chen, Vice President, APAC Business Development, Kingston. "The DataTraveler II Plus -Migo Edition gives you the freedom and security to work just about anywhere and when you return to your PC, it automatically synchronizes your work, keeps versions current and leaves no trace of your personal data behind," continued Scott.

With the award-winning Migo software on board, DataTraveler II Plus is the solution for seamlessly turning any Windows-based PC into a personalized workspace, complete with all or part of the following: Microsoft Outlook email contents, Microsoft Internet Explorer settings, favorites, cookies and history; plus one's files, folders, applications, icons, and more.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to work with Kingston and have the Migo Software on board the Kingston Data Traveler II Plus USB flash drive.This is a powerful combination, offering the speed, security, and reliability Kingston is known for and the unique power of Migo to mobilize the personal computing environment," said Jay Elliot, CEO, PowerHouse Technologies Group.

Using DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition, users can maintain multiple computer profiles on a single device - managing home, work, school, laptop, clients, and projects - with the option to password-protect everything with Kingston's included SecureTraveler privacy feature. The on-board Migo Meter keeps track of available space for storing files and settings.

The DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Flash drive designed for both advanced consumers and small to midsize business professionals. Power-users who demand greater capacity plus speed will find DataTraveler II Plus Migo Edition the fastest in its class with data transfer rates of up to 19 MB/sec. read; 13 MB/sec. write.

Features and Specifications:

  • Capacities* - 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
  • Dimensions - 2.67" x 0.829" x 0.355" (67.7mm x 20.8mm x 9.0mm)
  • Operating Temperature - 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C)
  • Storage Temperature - -4º F to 185º F (-20º C to 85º C)
  • Fast - data transfer rates of up to 19 MB/sec. read and up to 13 MB/sec write
  • Personalized - preloaded with Migo software for Windows-based systems
  • Safeguarded - includes SecureTraveler security software for Windows-based systems
  • Flexible - Migo Operating Language support in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, and German
  • Convenient - pocket-sized for easy transportability
  • Easy - plug and play into any USB port
  • Guaranteed - five year warranty
  • Customizable - co-logo program available
  • Data Retention - up to 10 years
Kingston Part Number
DTII+M/256FE
DTII+M/512FE
DTII+M/1GBFE
DTII+M/2GBFE

For more information on DataTraveler II Plus - Migo Edition visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com/digitalmedia/dt_IIplus.asp
* Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston's Digital Media Guide at http://www.kingston.com/Digital_Media_Guide.

About Kingston:
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston operates manufacturing facilities in Fountain Valley, Calif., Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and including Payton Technology Corp., Kingston's back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics. With the advent of Payton, Kingston supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 70 countries and 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston Technology, please visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com/india.

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