On June 16, 2009, Kingston Technology Company announced the first 128GB USB flash drive. The next day, Edge-Tech and Patriot also announced that they had 128GB flash drive as well. On July 20th, 2009, Kingston UK announced they have a 256GB USB flash drive available, currently only for sale in the UK, for about $900. So no one I know is going to be running out to buy one :)
In a month, technology has jumped from a 64GB drive to one four times the size. However, you can buy a 64GB USB flash drive online at a reputable store for a bit over $100 to $150. Multiplying that by four doesn't go over $600 at the most, so if you need that much storage, there are cheaper ways to get it- unless you need to be the first one on the block with the newest and biggest. See the distinctive- and thick- drive on the Kingston UK site.
And if you see a 256GB USB flash drive on eBay for $100, DON'T BUY IT! No way, no how, is it going to be a real one.
We'll keep you posted as we learn more about the drive.
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