Kingston Technology has introduced a new flash drive, the data traveler 300, having a capacity of 256GB, in the market. The drive will enable customers to carry large volumes of data from one place to another. It can store data as much as 365 CD's or 10 Blu ray discs or 54 DVD's data.

Its major features include data transfer rate of up to 20 MB/sec (read) and 10 MB/sec (write), security mechanism and dimensions of 70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm,

The drive, fully compatible with Windows Vista and the latest Windows 7, can also be used to extend the capacity of PCs, note books and laptops to store data. It will prove very helpful for travelers who have to work with large databases. It is equipped with password traveler software for business users, highly efficient for the security of private and important data.

Kirsty Miller, Product Marketing Manager - Consumer, Kingston Technology Europe said: "Business users and consumers can also safeguard their data by initializing the Password Traveler software which will allow them to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights."

The firm offers five years warranty for the drive, priced at around 600 Euros. Currently, it will be available in Far East, Europe, and Middle East & Africa only.