Kingston Kicks off the Year of Tiger with the release of a Limited Edition USB Drive
“Year of Tiger” USB Drive Gives a cheery ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Treasures’ for a Jubilant celebration
Sydney, Australia: February 12, 2010 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of its Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive, expected to arouse another collecting buzz over the APAC region in 2010.
Kingston’s Limited-Edition “Chinese New Year” USB drives with twelve zodiac animal symbols have been popular since the “Year of Pig” USB drives rocked the market back in 2007. The Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive will not only fulfill your data storage needs but serves as a seasonal greeting delivered by Kingston to welcome customers to the new year and bring unfailing good fortune and luck in 2010.
“Kingston’s Limited-Edition ‘Chinese Zodiac’ Series USB drives are the most anticipated flash products since ‘Year of Pig’ USB drives rocked the market in 2007” said Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Kingston. “The ‘Year of Tiger’ USB drive is not only delicately manufactured to celebrate the auspicious atmosphere of Chinese New Year but also decorated with stylish tiger prints. Kingston would like to greet all the customers with this lucky charm and wish all an energetic and prosperous year!”
The Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive, features an exquisite capless slider design and jubilant red and gold casing. The USB drive is easy to carry and trouble-free for everyday use. Offering style, function and affordability, the Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive is equipped with single-side metal case with tiger prints and a golden tiger head further reinforces the majestic spirits of the product. To cater to the cheery and festive atmosphere of the incoming Chinese New Year, the USB drive is coloured in gold and red, symbols of auspiciousness and wealth in Chinese culture. Unquestionably, the “Year of Tiger” USB drive is the best choice for one’s own use as well as the perfect gift to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Compatibility Table
| Operating System | File Transfer |
| Windows 7** | Yes |
| Windows Vista (SP1)** | Yes |
| Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3) | Yes |
| Windows 2000 (SP4) | Yes |
| Mac OS X v.10.3.x+ | Yes |
| Linux v.2.6.x+ | Yes |
** Does not support ReadyBoost.
Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Kingston
Product Name: Kingston Limited Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive
RRP: DT130/4GBCNFR
AU $18.00 (Including GST)
NZ $20.50 (Including GST)
Website: www.kingston.com.anz
Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ
Warranty: Kingston products are backed by a three-year warranty and free technical support.
Availability: Shipping Immediately
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About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.