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November 11, 2011 By Melissa

Kingston urDrive Review and Giveaway (simply comment to win a 5 pack of urDrive USB flash drives)

Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own.

We are in the process of searching for a new computer so receiving the 8 GB Data Traveler 109 with added urDrive software could not have come at a more appropriate time. My old computer has tons of files on it including all my documents and picture files that I wanted to transfer over. When I took the flash drive out of the box, I could not believe how compact it was. It has a nice hole at the end that you can add a ribbon too or key chain so you never lose the drive. When I went to test out the data transfer on my husband’s computer, it was amazing! Not only does it transfer all your files accurately but it helps you organize your files, photos, videos, and music. It also offers a free bonus online back-up storage which is extremely useful in case of the dreaded unlikelihood of losing the drive.

 Video of the drive is posted above. Some of the features of this drive include:
a. Automatically scan your PC- Scan and improve the performance of your computer with Norton PC checkup
b. Browse the Internet from any PC- With the urDrive built in browser, you can take favorite and bookmarks with you. Browse the Internet with urDrive from any public or private PC
c. Access online storage- Securely backup, access. and share your files using urDrive. Not only can you store your files on urDrive, but your USB device gives you access to a world of online storage.

My personal favorites, however, was the FoozKids built in application. When I installed the drive, I opened up this and found a plethora of games/videos for Hayley. It has every imaginable educational tool for your kids. Hayley played the Smurf games, watched the Smurf videos, played Blue’s Clues matching game, watched the Dora videos all night tonight. It can literally keep a kid busy for hours. I can’t rave enough about this feature. I know it is a trial basis for the urDrive but we will definitely pay the small price per month to continue her using this drive once the initial trial runs out. Hours of fun for a 3 year old = Happy Mommy! For those with older kids, it also allows the kids to discover the Internet in a safe manner since the computer has a locking feature only to be opened by moms. With the drive you also have access to social and multiplayer games to play.

I know there are many drives that you can buy on the market but this Kingston 8Gb Data Traveler 109 with urDrive software is in a class of its own. You can buy the drive at amazon.com, bestbuy.com, target.com, and tigerdirect.com to name a few. I was lucky enough to give away a 5 pack of Kingston urDrives (retail value: $50) to one lucky reader. It would make great Christmas stocking stuffers. Simply comment what features you like about the drive or what you would use it for. Please remember include your address. For an additional entry, tweet about the giveaway using the tweet button below and add another comment to let me know you did it. You have to Thursday, Nov 25 to enter this giveaway. Open to US only and winner chosen by random.org. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Nykki says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I would use it to backup all of Olivia's photos! I'm so scared to lose them!

    Thanks for this giveaway! 🙂

  2. Nykki says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Tweeted!

  3. Tiffany says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    I have over a thousand pictures already of my 5 month old, and I'm terrified my computer is going to die on us any day and I'll lose all of them. This would be just perfect!!!

  4. Tiffany says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    tweeted 🙂

  5. Janet K says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    This looks so cool!! I need anything I can get to speed up my computer!!

  6. LisaWeidknecht says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Wow, great idea! Tweeted!

  7. Sheri Carpenter says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I tweeted – really good idea.

  8. Amanda says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    I would use this for all of my school work …. 5 flash drive, 5 years of grad school…. I think it's is perfect!

  9. ShinerGirl says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Already had one computer die and take all my photos with it so would love to be able to back it up!

  10. Jamie L. says

    November 11, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    I would use it to hold pictures

  11. Jamie says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I could always use more storage for my pictures, but does it work for Macs?

    Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

  12. Not So Average Mama says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Very cool, I have an external hard drive to hold all the photos I take.

  13. Katie says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Happy Friday! I'm a new follower from the hop. I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow back if you like.

    Look forward to reading more of your reviews!

    Katie @ Glamorous Without the Guilt
    glamorouswithouttheguilt.blogspot.com

  14. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Sounds very interesting! My kids would enjoy those games I'm sure.

  15. Jenna says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    This would be perfect for storing photos as well as school documents!

    jenna at loveofbabyonline dot com

  16. Maria says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    First, rockin' baby onesies. Now these! 🙂 you find some awesome products, Melissa! My husband would really appreciate this one! I love that you can browse the internet from any pc. And that it has tons of educations games as a bonus!
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Lots of love to you!
    Xoxoxo
    Maria

  17. Jenn at Sweet T Makes Three says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    I would use them as photo/video backup. I'm paranoid!

  18. JDaniel4's Mom says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    This has such wonderful features!

  19. corabeth says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    New Follower from Finding New Friends Blog Hop. Hoping you will follow back! =0)
    My Crazy Life

  20. Isra says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    I'm on my third computer in 3 years and I keep them all because each one has photos on it that I don't know how to store or transfer, this is great idea, never knew about a product like this! Thanks!

  21. Sarah @ It's a Vol says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Great for backing up the eleventy zillion pictures I have of the babe!

  22. Mama Luvs Books says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    I would TOTALLY use it to back up my movies and work articles.

  23. Mama Luvs Books says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    TWEETED!!! URL: http://twitter.com/#!/MamaLuvsBooks/status/135113732467605504

  24. Brandy says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:36 am

    I love the idea of having something to share photos on with family when I visit!

    thanks for the chance,
    Brandyellen@happilyblended.com

    off to tweet now

  25. Beeb says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:17 am

    Oh man, this would be an awesome Christmas present for my techie fiance! I like that it is compact and has 8 GB of storage.

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    ~Beeb

    supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

  26. Beeb says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:18 am

    I tweeted! Here is the link: https://twitter.com/#!/hardertobreathe/status/135194657842921473

    ~Beeb

    supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

  27. Hanan says

    November 12, 2011 at 4:22 am

    I would use it for the thousands of photos I have!!

    nickandhanan at hotmail dot com

    Thanks!

  28. Mama Swears says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    We could always use these. Thanks for hosting.

    mamaswears at gmail dot com

  29. Mama Swears says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/mamaswears/status/135349269711421440
    mamaswears at gmail dot com

  30. Jen says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Thanks so much for this giveaway! With the multitude of computers in my house, a flash drive is essential for transferring data. Also, as a college student, it is a huge help to have a flash drive to transport information back and forth from school to home.

    jennifer.wilson529 (at) gmail.com

  31. Jen says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:49 am

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/jmwilson529/status/135534400954839040

  32. I'm the mom says

    November 13, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I'm always in need of jump drives. I'm the official 'Momawrazzi' for my runner daughter as well as all her running friends…..pick me, pick me.

  33. Amber says

    November 14, 2011 at 4:07 am

    I would love these flash drives to back up my photos/videos.

  34. Jessica says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    I can never have enough flash drives, especially for pictures!

  35. royalegacy says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I would use this to store my pictures on.

    royalegacy at gmail dot com

  36. royalegacy says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/royalegacy/status/136130455299817472
    royalegacy at gmail dot com

  37. Sheila says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Between school projects and tons of digital photos, my family could really use these! 🙂

    showcasesisters (at) gmail (dot) com

  38. JR911 says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Browse the Internet from any PC- With the urDrive built in browser, you can take favorite and bookmarks with you. Browse the Internet with urDrive from any public or private PC

    That is REALLY cool!

  39. JR911 says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    https://twitter.com/avonproducts4me/status/136139188067250176

  40. Lois says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Hiya! 🙂 Oh, I'd use it to so much easily move stuff from my laptop to netbook… my 2gb one doesn't exactly cut it sometimes! 🙂

    Lois

  41. Lois says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    and here is a tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/OV_099/status/136148860505571328

    Lois
    OV_099@yahoo.com

  42. Beth M says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    We would back up our pictures. We need to back them up for sure!

  43. Amy says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:40 am

    I would back up our pictures and videos 🙂

  44. Heather James says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:55 am

    Totally picture and video backup. I have the majority backed up on my laptop, but since I take such high-res photos, I'm quickly losing hard drive space. This would be my perfect solution!!

  45. Heather James says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Tweeted 🙂

    https://twitter.com/#!/Claires_mom/status/136292675090522112

  46. corey1971 says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

    My kids are starting to really use the computer for thier school work so I would give some to each to be sure to back everything up (Corey Olomon) (Olomon@hotmail.com)

  47. corey1971 says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I tweeted this at: http://twitter.com/#!/coreyTX/status/136372296708403200 (Corey Olomon) (Olomon@hotmail.com)

  48. Dana B. says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I would use these to transfer files I use for graphic design. I know they'd come in very handy. Thanks for the great review & giveaway!
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  49. Dana B. says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Tweeted Giveaway; http://twitter.com/#!/hazelfinn/status/136488589138726912
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  50. Crystal H. says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    I would use it to hold music and photos & transfer them between computers & to work. Thanks! : )
    Latsyrc728@yahoo.com

  51. Crystal H. says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Latsyrc728/status/136493024573263872
    Latsyrc728@yahoo.com

  52. Anonymous says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I would use it to back up my pictures.
    dan76801@verizon.net

  53. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2011 at 6:37 am

    I would use it to back up the files in my computer.

    Roy F.
    roy323yor(at)gmail(dot)com

  54. smdrm says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    These would be Christmas gifts for my kids.

    kg4rmt at arrl dot net

  55. smdrm says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway;

    http://twitter.com/#!/smdrm/status/136949663600349185

  56. Jackie says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    My favorite feature is the built in browser. It will be helpful when visiting friends an family to be able to access my favorites, etc.

    I will also use this to store/back-up/share pictures.

  57. Jackie says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    I just tweeted it….thanks!

  58. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    would use it to store photos. thanks for chance. gabflab@live.com

  59. Lori Doherty says

    November 20, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    These look cool… I got a nasty Trojan virus that wiped out my computer in June and taught me a valuable lesson about not backing up files and especially the kids photos…. 🙁 7 years of baby pictures were on my computer. These can be lifesavers!

    Tabbiredd@yahoo.com

  60. ape2016 says

    November 22, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I need these to move a bunch of pictures off my hard drive
    ape2016(at)aol(dot)com

  61. jwal90 says

    November 22, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I would use it to backup photos. I'd hate to lose them 🙁

    farmermomwife at yahoo dot com

  62. jwal90 says

    November 22, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/farmermomwife/status/139049300394119168

    farmermomwife at yahoo dot com

  63. Gianna says

    November 23, 2011 at 4:19 am

    I would use it for all my family photos.

  64. tina reynolds says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I would use for photos and one to give to my mom and my with photos eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  65. Rob W says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Nice contest. I would use it for my kids and their homework to take back and forth to school.

    willsey@gmail.com

  66. Sara says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:02 am

    I am always losing mine so I think my husband would love if i won this lol. I really like the size of it. 8gb is a lot.

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