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The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 comes packaged as shown above. While the plastic bubble gives you a great view of the drive, it can be a little hard to get open without the help of a sharp knife or razor. Along with the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0, you get a small lanyard which can be used to attach the drive to your keychain.
Physical Features:
While sleeker than Kingston's previous USB 3.0 flash drives, the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is still quite large. Measuring 2.952" (74.99mm) long, 0.916" (23.29mm) wide and 0.626" (15.9mm) thick, it's about the size of a pocketknife or disposable lighter.
The body of the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is constructed out of lightweight, black plastic which is protected by a rubberized coating as well as a series of metal panels that are the same shade of blue as Kingston's other HyperX products. To keep it from getting lost, the cap can be placed on the opposite end of the drive, similar to the cap on a pen. While you can't see it in these pictures, there is an LED on the top of the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 that lights up blue whenever the drive is transmitting or receiving data or is in the identification process.
One thing you'll want to take note of, is the thickness of the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. At 0.626" (15.9mm), it's twice as thick as the Patriot SuperSonic that I reviewed a few months ago. This did cause some problems when I tried to plug in another USB device next to the drive. Thankfully, the USB connector on the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is offset a bit so you simply need to swap the two devices to get them both to fit.
