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Kingston has unleashed a new line of USB flash drives for the European market namely the DataTraveler G3. Coming in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB sizes, these drives feature a plastic casing, a USB 2.0 interface and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 16 MB/s and 5 MB/s respectively. The 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models are priced at 5.85 Euro (about $8), 7.11 Euro (about $9), 11.98 Euro (about $16), 25.42 Euro (about $33) and 52.10 Euro (about $68), respectively. [Kingston]

A-Data hits back with a new line of USB 2.0/eSATA flash drives called the N909. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these drives feature an eSATA + USB 2.0 COMBO interface and promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 90/50 MB/s (eSATA) and 33/25 MB/s (USB 2.0), respectively. The 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models are priced at 38.62 Euro (about $50), 68.15 Euro (about $89) and 122 Euro (about $159), respectively. [A-Data]

Here’s the newest addition to Silicon Power’s USB flash drive line-up, the Touch 851 Crystal Disk. Coming in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB, these capless flash drives boast a rugged zinc alloy construction, a retractable USB 2.0/1.0 connector and make use of COB (Chip-on-Board) technology. Not to mention, these plug and play drives are also waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and vibration-proof, and compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac and Linux operating systems. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Press Release]