Users can now store thousands of files on their USB drive as Kingston launches the world’s first 256GB USB drive.

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The Kingston DataTraveler 300 promises up to 20MB/sec read and 10MB/sec write speeds, includes a Password Traveler security software for Windows to protect important files, and can store massive amounts of data.

Kingston Technology’s Regional Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Vaughan Nankivell said, “Having the ability to carry over 51,000 images in such a small format demonstrates how far flash technology has developed. Users can also safeguard their data by initializing the Password Traveler software which will allow business users and consumers to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights.”

The Kingston DataTraveler 300 features a sleek cap-less design that will protect the USB connector when it is not in use and is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost. The Kingston DataTraveler 300 is available for $1,299 by special request and comes with a five-year warranty.