We wrapped up another poll this week and it appears 64% of the GetUSB.info readers have U3 software loaded on their flash drives. Interestingly enough, today Kingston made the announcement they will drop the U3 platform do to high royalty costs and low demand for the product. I for one, think the platform and idea are a nice addition and if you haven’t tried U3 flash drives, you should - you may never go back.

Yesterday GetUSB.info reported on Kingston giving U3 the axe and their decision to stop selling the portable application bundled into Kingston UFDs.

Interestingly enough, part of that announcement indicated sales for U3 devices are lack-luster and demand for U3 drives aren’t high enough to offset the royalty fee associated with platform.

However, as the story broke, GetUSB.info just finished their latest USB Poll on “Do You Own a Flash Drive With U3 Software?” The results concluded that 64% of GetUSB.info readers have U3 drives, where as the balance do not. Seems to us, there are some mixed numbers. (more…)

Kingston Technology released a statement yesterday giving U3 the axe for pre-installation on USB flash drives. Kingston will stop selling the U3 product because the royalty fees are too great for the price sensitive flash memory market.

Kingston explained its decision in saying that extra bundled software means additional costs for consumers. The company already has its own similar platform to substitute for U3, according to company sources.

According to some IC controller design houses, SanDisk - the big player advocating U3 - charges about a 5% royalty fee for adopting the U3 platform. (more…)

For a limited time Kingston is offering two 1GB DataTravler flash drives for $4.95 after mail-in rebate. That’s not each, $4.95 for both.  Free economy shipping.

Stock sales pitch: DataTraveler USB Flash drive is ideal for home office, small business, schools and promotions. It is affordable and puts mobile storage in nearly anyone’s hands. Now you can store, carry and transfer files quickly in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler from Kingston helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing you to easily store and move files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife.

Offer good until Feb 28th 2007.

If you’ve never ordered from Buy.com it’s the best experience.  Mail-In rebates are ready and available in obvious location during checkout, smooth transaction process, nothing confusing at all.

Grab the GetUSB Dealz now. (more…)

Now until Jan 13th get a Kingston 1GB DataTraveler and 1GB Secure Digital Card for only $10.90. Free shipping and $40 and $45 mail-in rebate (respectively) and they’re in stock so these guys will cover both digital camera needs and U3 personal storage needs - at just over $10 it’s a tough deal to beat - that’s why GetUSB is bringing it to you.

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1GB of Flash never looked so good. The Kingston DataTraveler 1GB flash drive is free after mail-in rebate and Google checkout. $50 less $30 mail-in rebate less $20 Google check-out = $0 Free. Offer good til 12/23/06. (more…)

I was about to mention folks in Seattle will love this flash drive, but since New York gets more rain fall per year, it’s the big apple city slickers who’ll appreciate this one. Kingston released a rugged USB flash drive that is water proof up to 4 feet. So if you’re puddle jumping and this jumps from your pocket, the data is safe and secure. (more…)