Memorex Cool TravelDrive Flash drive
July 28, 2008
You would have come across TravelDrive series of pen drive from Memorex, which is considered as a little portable storage device of all times. Recently they have updated the travel drive series and introduced a small flash drive with a difference. This small pen drive with mid-capacity range and supposed to be a mini drive delivers 12MB/s of reading speed and 7MB/s of writing speed. The drive is well build with compact plastic material and the overall dimension is very slim and short.
It does not reveal much in style rather makes some impression in size and comfort ness. Slim in size as it goes about the three packs of Wrigley’s gum put inside small plastic capsule with plastic grip embedded on each side to give good hold. It is available in three different capacity ranges such as 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB. With the available capacity, you can store lot of music files, office documents, and regularly accessible information if you want. With Memorex Cool TravelDrive, you can carry your data anywhere you want. It is so confined with the design and comes with enough spaced lanyard hook at the edge. You can easily tie it with a strap or chain and wear it around your neck, so comfortable.
Memorex Cool TravelDrive is a simple way of flash drive for taking quick backups of important files. You can just plug in the pen drive and quickly swap the files you want as the speed is well accompanied with the memory capacity you choose. You can use it as a best alternate pen drive for backup files and for storing music files and necessary documents. Not much you can expect from this like security features or pre-loaded software.
Specification
- Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ Vista , Mac OS 8.6 or higher and Linux 2.4X or higher.
- It is a high speed USB 2.0.
Conclusion
- A simple flash drive from reputed company from Memorex is definitely an affordable pen drive, which is targeted for specific niche.
- For sure, this kind of flash drive used for backups will be there in the list of best buys.
Integral USB 2.0 Splash Drive 16GB
July 24, 2008
Integral Splash Drive is a simple and a cool design flash drive. It is designed for safe storage and quick retrieval of data on the go. The data inside is simply protected by the outer rubber housing with four different attractive colours. Integral Splash drive is crafted beautifully with keychain holder that holds the cap safely when the USB in use. Therefore, there is no worry about losing the cap. It comes handier in usage for office, home and school purpose and for those who expect to use pen drive with cool attitude.
With the unique tactile rubberised casing, you can expect some good shock and water-resistant in this flash drive, that is the selling point for Integral Splash Drive . The best part is, it is available in all capacity ranges from 512MB to 16GB. Integral is the largest memory product distributor who offers specific ranges of pen drive models to suite the user needs. Integral Splash drive is a perfect flash drive to maximising the capacity range and protecting the files stored inside.
Integral Splash Drive does not stop with well-built housing outside but also satisfies you with fullest of protection by providing free security and ZIP compression software which is included in the pen drive. You can protect you files with easy to use encryption software that is pre-loaded in the pen drive itself. You can also save more data with the help of available compression software. Using the maximum capacity range of Integral Splash Drive along with compression and security software, this pen drive is ideal for storing more data by compressing the data and also protects it with utmost care. The Design of this flash drive is very slim and lightweight which allows the drive easily to enter in to the confined USB ports.
Specification
- It comes with 2 years of warranty.
- It delivers writing speed of up to 3MB/s and reading speed of about 12MB/s.
- It comes with cool blue LED file status indicator and compatible with PC and MAC.
Conclusion
- The design is good and available in all capacity ranges. The compression software really does it work which helps you to store large amount of data by compressing the files.
- File password protection and rubber housing comes with the affordable price is the best part in this pen drive.
TraxData EZ Drive LaserPointer 512MB
July 13, 2008
TraxData EZ LaserPointer is a perfect flash drive for storing spreadsheets and sharing presentations or other large data files. It delivers enough speed to churn out good reading speed to the edge which goes well hand-in-hand with the available capacity ranges. It is also available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB with Window Vista ReadyBoost. These capacity ranges combining with ReadyBoost could be the perfect combination and considered to be an ideal pen drive for quick accessing of large volume of files and documents.
ReadyBoost Technology with laser pointer
With the advantage of ReadyBoost technology you can make use of TraxData EZ Drive flash drive as an additional cache memory for your PC or laptop. Ones you plug it into your PC, your PC will use the memory of the pen drive as an additional cache memory, so your regularly visited pages can be quickly accessed which you will experience for fast computing. Along with the fast and reliable aspect of this flash drive comes the usage of laser pointer that can be effectively be used for presentation. TraxData EZ Drive is the first of its kind to introduce laser pointer in a USB pen drive. The Laser pointer is powered by 2pcs of LR41 batteries.
Security Features
With the availability of pre-loaded utility applications you can partition the drive as a secured area and an unsecured area. In a secured area you can store your sensitive office documents and safely protect it by giving passwords. In an unsecured area you can store your normal files for regular visit.
Design
Its beautiful curve with elegant finish gives it a sleek look and showcases the attractive lightweight design. It is a simple flash drive with ultra fast data transferring speed. No additional drive is required for Windows 98 and supports all windows, Mac, Linux Kernel 2.4 and above.
Specification
- It has 10 years of data retention with LED status indicator.
- It is fully compatible with USB specification 2.0 and backward compatible with USB specification 1.1.
- Optional security function is also provided.
Conclusion
- Though they included laser pointer for presentation it is of less usage apart from storage purpose.
- It is good as it comes with security features and ReadyBoost for quick data storing and accessing.
Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go 16GB USB flash drive
July 9, 2008
Verbatim is known for its quality product of storage system. It has come up with many USB flash drive models with latest technology such as U3 application and has made a mark in offering reliable pen drives in the market. Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go flash drive line of product is one among them. This retractable pen drive comes with capless design which is normally found in all other competitor brands. The speciality of this flash drive is it is fully loaded with all necessary features such as security software, enhanced with Window Vista ReadyBoost and software application Store ‘n’ Go.
Store ‘n’ Go software application
This Store ‘n’ Go offers software utility which makes the storing and retrieval work of your data with ease. It delivers exceptional reading and writing speed of about 11MB/s and 8MB/s. it is an easy to go pen drive, once it get plugged in you can drag the files and drop as easy as it is. It is fully compatible with high speed USB specification 2.0.
Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go is highly suitable for professionals and business users who is in need for fast computing experience and ultimate user friendly access. Its protective blue colour rubber coating looks simple and gives good protection to USB inside. With enhanced ReadyBoost you can speed up your PC and can be used as cheap cache memory portable flash drive.
Security software
The data stored inside can be safely secured and protected with 128-bit AES encryption. The assigned password can be used for particular file or for the entire drive. It is available from 1GB to 16GB of memory capacity so you can store whole lot of files & documents and have the freedom to choose your desired storage capacity.
Specification
- It can be easily attached to lanyard or safe key ring, the lanyard hook is readily available.
- It has 10 years of data retention and comes with 2 years of limited warranty.
- It comes with LED light signals and has the dimension of 62mm (H) x 21mm (W) x 10mm (T).
Conclusion
- Store ‘n’ Go comes as an optional flash drive for U3 technology which is a little expensive.
- Comes with good security features and enhanced with ReadyBoost.
Lexar JumpDrive 360 - 1gb | 2gb | 4gb USB Pen drive
July 5, 2008
Lexar JumpDrive 360 flash drive is an all-round flash drive showcasing large scope of necessary features and said to be a high-performance flash drive. With its comprehensive line of capabilities and many added options you could make use of this flash drive to suit your different needs and lifestyle. You can count on its capabilities such as PowerToGo Portable Applications Software, Advanced Security Software and Window Vista ReadyBoost.
Capabilities
PowerToGo Portable Applications Software
You would have seen or come across some other flash drives with U3 technology, similarly Lexar JumpDrive 360 is also comes with special application software called PowerToGo but not U3 application. This application helps you to install and run multiple Window applications from the drive and also allows you to carry your favourites and personal settings along with you wherever you go. So you can use any computer as your own computer since this flash drive carries your personal workspace and displays it once it plugged with any other computer.
Advanced Security Software
This is a yet another application software but for data security purpose which comes pre-loaded. Secure II advanced security software, as the name indicates it protects your data safely & access it quickly and delete it with out leaving any trace. The stored data can be encrypted using multiple password areas called Encrypted vaults. These vaults can automatically encrypt your data and thoroughly protect it. If you delete your encrypted data then this software use file shredder feature to delete it thoroughly and safely without giving any hint of files could be recovered later. So no one knows about the location of files deleted and also cannot be recovered by others.
Performance & Design
Along with the application software loaded inside, you can quickly access and store your data with the reading speed of 15MB/s and writing speed of 10mb/s. It is considered to be a minimum speed with capacity ranges 1GB, 2GB and 4GB. With its multi facet features you can store 65 hours of your favourite music, 4000 photos and 540 minutes of video footage. It is encased inside a durable metal jacket that rotates and reveals the USB. It is very convenient to use. Like other flash drive it also has LED status indicator. Check out flash drive storage chart for more details.
Specification
- Lexar JumpDrive 360 2GB is enhanced with Window ReadyBoost.
- Driverless with all Window and MAC OS except Windows 98.
Conclusion
- Its capabilities are admirable.
- All you need is there in this flash drive, ideal for all purpose.
