With increased capacity ranges and increase in large number of different pen drives in the market tends to increase real concern on security features in flash drives. When users plug in and use the pen drive over the internet there is a need to download and dump large volume of data into pen drive, with non security features in some flash drive lives sensitive data careless and prone to data theft. A-Data has launched a pen drive for particular kind of users who is in need for multi-level security. A-Data Nobility Series FP2 Flash Drive Using capacitance based fingerprint scanner software in commonly used flash drive is uncommon. This speciality software guides you in friendly interface on how to save your fingerprints and passwords.  

Finger Print Authentication

You have seen many security features in many pen drives but differently A-data has used the Finger Print Authentication technology and advance password setup in its flash drive comes under the category of secured flash drive. After plugging the drive, first you have to register your fingerprints by swiping it across the sensor and set new passwords. Later you have the option to open the files either by using fingerprints or by entering password. After setting up of fingerprints and password and get connected, the secure content can be accessed only through finger print authentication and password from this secured pen drive. You can set additional passwords by setting partitions for files or entire drive.

Additional software benefits

A-Data Nobility Series FP2 Pen Drive is equipped with inbuilt software. You can launch Internet Explorer AutoLogin and access I.E list of favourites and maintain multiple email accounts using Flashmail application software. Important email accounts is safely been protected by fingerprints, only after fingerprint verification you can access your email accounts. It also contains encryption tool that lets you to protect your folders and files. The entire content stored in secured area is encrypted. It is unable to read by anyone except the user who can decrypt it using software after fingerprint verification and access it.

Benefit

You no need to remember tricky password any more just swipe you fingerprint and start accessing the data from the drive. In case any accidental malfunction of fingerprint scanner you cannot access the content inside so it is better to write the password and keep it in a safe place.

Specification

1. It is compatible with all versions of Windows except Windows 98, which requires separate driver.
2. Package contains USB cable, CD driver and a flash drive.
3. Weighs 15g and has the dimension of 66mm x 24mm x 9mm.
4. Comes with Lifetime warranty and available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB of memory capacity.

Conclusion

1. Fingerprint reader is the big advantage to this flash drive.
2. The bundle software is an additional benefit.
3. The design is very simple not overwhelming but features are outstanding.

PQI has launched USB pen drives in all different style, colours and unique functionality under Travelling Disk Series. The main objective behind introducing such Travelling Disk Series flash drives is to give convenience and comfort to some professional users and college students and for those who least bother about hanging flash drive in their pant pocket and likes the way it is. PQI U173 Pen Drive – Travelling Disk Series is a reliable pen drive that comes your way anywhere and makes you work simple and adds more trustworthy.

This intelligent flash drive claims to be slim and sleek that tied with a keychain and slides its way inside small smooth plastic case. To step out the USB port just slightly pull it out and plug it and after finishing it just pull the key ring back and the USB port is in its dock. It is also available from 1GB to 4GB of memory capacity for your extra capacity range.

PQI U173 Travelling Disk Series pen drive comes with the facility of utility software, which can effectively let you to manager your personal data and brings out some valuable benefits to your data stored inside. Utility software is packed with ten functions and supports for formatting, partitioning, and password protection. All those ten interactive applications has friendly interface and guides you to apply functions for managing normal and sensitive files and documents. It is compatible with both USB 2.0 and 1.1.

Specification

1. It is compatible with all windows and has the dimension 44.5 mm x 19 mm x 11 mm.
2. It comes with lifetime warranty.

Conclusion

1. Travelling Disk Series U173 8GB is one of the variety which offers some interesting possibilities in carrying data all around.
2. Availability of wide capacity range is an added advantage.

FireFly 8GB flash drive is one of the standard product line from Lexar and considered to be an ultra small and ultra comfortable flash drive. It is not flimsy or easily broken but promises to do what it supposed to do. It is highly durable and very small. Even if you use it in harsh way, no problem it will not fail at any cost. Lexar is known for its innovative functionalities like improving security features by jump-starting its functionalities like finger authentication and file synchronization, as it has done in many of its models. Lexar FireFly 8GB pen drive is the easiest way to store lot more information such as high resolution photos, sharing multimedia files and favourite music videos etc with its availability of 8GB of memory capacity.

Lexar FireFly 8GB flash drive is also available from 1GB to 4GB of memory capacity and has a simple plug and play mechanism, which enables you to quickly store and share digital files like mp3, video clips etc. It has protective cap to protect the USB lid and blue light LED to show the data transfer actively. This JumpDrive FireFly from Lexar can work with different application giving you flexibility and convenient in cross platform.

You can enjoy 30 days free trial of Dmailer V7 software, which is pre-loaded in JumpDrive FireFly. Using this software, you can take backup and synchronize your files like Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. With the help of 128-bit AES Encryption, you can safely work with files and search the web with no worry of data or password theft by leaving no traces of your last session with web transaction. It has a small keychain hole so you can tie it with key ring and hang it in your purse or backpack.

Specification

1. It is compatible with all Windows.
2. It is available in four different colours.

Conclusion

1. Lexar JumpDrive FireFly has a good security features and stretched more possibilities for easy access of data.
2. Free 30 days software trial is an added advantage.

Simple and affordable flash drive

Even though many companies have launched MLC technology flash drive, people have strong inference on NAND enabled simple flash memory devices. Since it is affordable and has options to choose from wide variety of necessary purpose. Some would like to use memory unit for simple storage purpose with no extra features and others smartly look for ReadyBoost enabled 8GB capacity ranges to use it as simple and cheaper way to boost up their PC performance. Kingmax fulfils those expectations by introducing U Drive series of 1GB to 8GB capacity range USB Pen drives. Kingmax is the known global leader in manufacturing memory modules and highly recognized by many users around the world.

Kingmax U-Drive 8GB  flash drive is a simple storage device which performs all basic functions that needed to be a portable flash memory to carry data while travelling. Though it misses out some other additional features, it is equipped with ReadyBoost compatibility as an added advantage to give performance boost and act as a reliable storage device. It is well built with essential technology and capable of storing digital images, business presentations, documents and PDA files with its available 8GB capacity.

Its sleek and elegant finish with flat panel and silver underside is an eye catching feature. A small hole has been included along with silver case at the end so you can use it for key chain purpose. Despite its simplicity the overall looks enlightens and grab viewer’s attention easily. Kingmax U-Drive 8GB pen drive performs at an adequate pace in terms of reading and writing speed, as the company promised it works out 20MB/s and 7MB/s not a good result but fair. As mentioned previously this is ReadyBoost enabled memory device when used with your Window Vista notebook the accessing time of hard drive is reduced by boosting the notebook performance considerably thus giving longer battery life of the notebook.

Specifications:

1. Compatible with Window Vista, XP, 2000, ME, Linux, MAC OS and Kernel 2.4. Needed special drive for Window 98.
2. Available in four colours.
3. Backward compatible with USB 1.1 and fully compatible with USB 2.0.

You can always check our  8gb Flash Drives, 16gb flash drives, 32gb flash drives section to read reviews of various pen drives.

RB3 A life saver
 
Business people and students carry valuable data which they access it at any time. It is vital to keep all the data safe and secure. Unfortunately If all those data is lost by accidentally dropping on the floor or get wet during rain shower or your pet may chew it or run over it with your vehicle, chances are there your important information get lost. You need to look for safety procedures of your flash drive before loading your presentations for your boss or trying word document of your next blockbuster novel or student’s thesis.
 
A-Data offers physically secured flash drives on funky and cool attitude theme and design. Angel edition flash drives from A-Data are well built with good defence structure and portrayed as hard soldier. Smack it down! Or drop it inside a cup of water, no problem! Your data is safely housed inside the silicone rubber suit.
 
A-Data RB3 pen drive protects your data in many smart ways. Its water resistance and shock proof features goes hand in hand to give ultimate security to your information stored. It comes with 256 MB of memory capacity and can be used as bootable device as a start up floppy disk or hard drive, your PC can load automatically using RB3 flash drive. RB3 flash drive comes with password protection so you can save your data by personal password management and save your delicate information against data breach. This flash drive is certified USB 2.0 so its data transfer will be 40x faster then the normal USB 1.1. 
 
Design

Its silicone rubber dressing is its ultimate weapon to fight back against sudden ruthless torches it receives. Its size and shape comes handier and very compact in nature and could be carried anywhere you want. Its hard core suit with attractive colour and cartoon is truly depicting its adamant personality and cool look.
 
 
Specifications
 

1. Support one NAND flash memory.
2. Support 8GB disk space for mass data storage application.
3. Compatible with USB version 2.0 and 1.1.
4. Compatible with Windows XP, 2000, Mac OS 10.x, Linux 2.4 and above.
5. It comes with USB extension cable and key chain.
6. It is also available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB.
7. LED indicator when the Flash Drive is in use.
8. Weight: 18g
9. Dimension: Length: 67.0 mm, Width: 25.0 mm and Height: 13.0 mm

Conclusion
 

1. RB3 is well built USB flash drive with its quality rubber case. It is available in more variety of memory capacity.
2. If you want more speed in data transferring with same type of dressing then try Corsair which has high speed data transferring feature. Corsair is also comes with more capacity ranges with less price tag.