Kingston DataTraveler Locker + G3 - everyone has their secrets
Conventional flash remains the most popular storage media, in spite of all cloud services. At the same time the loss of the device, which happens quite often, all confidential information could fall into the wrong hands, and it is absolutely not acceptable. Of course there are many programs to encrypt data, but using them is not always convenient, and so most people eventually ignore all security measures.
One of the most popular manufacturers of flash drives Kingston introduced effective, simple and economical solution with information security issues when transferring files. The gadget comes in a clear plastic blister with a designation indicating the capacity and is compatible with Windows and Mac. C Linux and Android it will not work. The capacity can be 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB. In appearance it is the most common compact flash card (60.5 x 18.6 x 9.75 mm) in a matte metal case, but other than memory inside a module to automatically encrypt the entire contents. The stated operating temperature range from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius. Manufacturer's Warranty 5 years.
Housing creates a very solid impression. It seems that he turned from a single piece of steel. It can be seen activity LED and eyelet for attaching a cord. USB-connector is closed by a removable cap. Typically, these caps are fixed bad, so quickly lost, but in this case, the connection is very tight.
Some of the advantages include the fact that the DataTraveler Locker + G3 uses a fast interface USB 3.0. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 also will not go away, so no problems with the old equipment does not arise. Drive is formatted in FAT32.
Operation
When connected to a computer defined two new logical drive. One is software for encryption, and the second is used for data storage. With a nominal capacity of 32 GB 28.8 GB available to the user.
Kingston DataTraveler Locker + G3 - everyone has their secrets
At the same time in the system tray icon appears DTLocker + G3, after clicking on that appears comfortable and intuitive interface. With its help you can get access to all settings, help, and make formatting.
Immediately after the connection will be prompted to create a password. If it is too short or a simple message box appears with the relevant notification. As usual, it is desirable to present a password numbers, marks and letters of different registers. Supported only Latin layout. The very same interface and is the Russian version, but hastily made machine translation. But to understand the English version and there is no trouble. For those who are afraid to forget the password function has a clue. Due to security reasons the original password can not be entered in the field need to change at least one character.
Now every time you connect the drive to any computer will ask for the password. Given only 10 attempts to enter then there will be a complete lock and will be invited to reformat the memory stick. No other options are left. Have to do the same in the case of a forgotten password. Cheat program inserting and removing the flash drive also will not work. If the memory is empty, no password is required.
Performance
Even when using USB 2.0 data writing speed was above par. Tests showed 27 MB / s. When connected to USB 3.0 speed did not drop below 67 MB / s and a maximum of up to 84 MB / s. Reading speed is impressive - up to 144 MB / s with USB 3.0. It is worth noting that the results may vary slightly depending on the measurement tools, but in any case, stick faster declared values, although usually the opposite. Is tested 32GB version, not the exception, more capacious varint will run more slowly. Safety As mentioned above, after ten incorrect password attempts device itself formats. But as we know, the formatting may not be enough to completely destroy data.Has a chance to recover your information using special software. Deep scan with the free Piriform Recuva really discovered the remains of some of the files, but they could not recover. Unfortunately, what is the algorithm used to encrypt could not figure out. Pluses - High read and write speed - easy to use - reasonable price - an acceptable level of protection - works with PC and Mac Cons no defects found
Verdict
In most descriptions DataTraveler Locker + G3 mentioned hardware encryption, but it bears little resemblance to the truth is not. Most likely the device uses power of the computer to which is connected, which is why on the weak machine speed can be very frustrating. That does not specify the algorithm used is also not happy. However, despite all this DataTraveler Locker + G3 is quite good for any household tasks
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