Verbatim Hi-Speed Store 'n' Go USB 2.0 Drive - USB flash drive - 4 GB

Advantages: Capacity, speed, looks good, nice blue LED, U3 feature
Disadvantages: cap could be tighter, not Vista friendly until you update it.

...2Go password manager. You can download more from the U3 web site at www.u3.com Sounds good but Windows Vista is so different to XP under the bonnet, it stops U3 working. A new version of the U3 software has been released BUT the version on the stick isn't Vista friendly although you can go to Verbatim's website to get the new version which involves a slightly scary backup/update/restore process. The initial lack of U3 on Vista also stops you being able to use the password feature until you upgrade it. Apart from that, it works well. It's fast for a USB stick and is available in different sizes up to 4Gb so can carry a good chunk of your data, photos or whatever. It has a nice blue LED that flashes during data transfer so you can be sure when it's finished prior to pulling it out (although you should really use the little... Read review

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Advantages: Small, good looking, U3 feature, fast enough for Vista
Disadvantages: U3 features don't work with Vista (yet)

...My current USB drive is old & slow and packs a humungous 128Mb so I figured it was time to upgrade. I chose the Verbatim because the price premium was small over a no-name equivelent with the 2Gb version clocking in at just £14.99. The device comes in a nice looking display package which contains the USB stick itself plus a nice black lanyard for hanging it around your neck, assuming you like wearing USB sticks. The package is the sort that usually results in blood loss when you crack it open so use scissors and take your time. If there is an established technique for getting in to these tough platic bubble packs, I'm not aware of it! In the flesh it's a nice looking thing in matt silver with a chrome edging. The cap is good and tight, unlike many and can be fitted to the opposite end when in use so you don't lose it. Whilst it... Read review

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Advantages: Speed of small transfers
Disadvantages: No ReadyBoost, feels cheap

...Hi today I will be reviewing a Kingston DataTravler 2GB USB Flash Drive. I bought this a few months ago after losing my other flash drive. It cost me 9.97 from PC World but I believe you can get them cheaper in other places. Speed For the data that I transfer to it i.e. pictures and some small visual basic programs it transfers them extremely quick compared to some cheap flash drives I have used in the past. Problems So far I have had no major problems other than in windows vista it is not capable of running ReadyBoost which a free flash drive I had a while ago could. Size The overall size of the flash drive is quiet good the USB connector slides in and out with a rather flimsy press and slide switch. Feel The Kingston feels rather cheap and plastic considering the price I paid for it anyway. Over all this is not a bad... Read review

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