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So I've owned this drive for 24 hours now so initial impressions only. The size, weight and shape are excellent, I really can put it on my car keys and not have a huge lump in my pocket. The speed seems fine - I'm not on that much of a rush. The downside is the slide out USB plug. This is a great design apart from the fact it doesn't lock in the open position. There is a slight click but not enough to withstand the insertion force needed to plug it into a USB port. The result is when you try and insert it you just push the USB plug into the retracted position. I can overcome this on my laptop because it is on the edge of a surface so I can grasp the drive underneath and hold the USB tab out while I insert it. However when my laptop is on a desk or table this is impossible. If the unit were the other way up or the slider were on the sides so it was naturally grasped on insertion this issue would go away. Alternatively it needs a positive enough click to hold it in the extended position. I still love the drive because I can actually carry it with me all the time. (My other Corsairs I leave behind unless I need them)
Admittedly I have only had this product a month so can't comment on its long term reliability but feel it is a very good storage drive. Transfer speeds seem good. I have this drive on my keyring as I always find it useful to have memory with me, it is lovely and small (about and inch long) and feels fairly indestructible. Most improtantly the usb contacts are retractible which I feel is the most important and pretty much unique feature of a product this size as it keeps them safely away from damage. I have had 2 different types of small usb sticks inc the Super Talent Pico and another and both have stopped working after a couple of months because I suspect the contacts have been scratched or damaged by adjacent keys etc. Altogether very good and better than the larger type of USB sticks which seem to either loose their caps or get totally lost altogether in our house unless attached to a set of keys in which case their bulk is a hinderance!
Bought it from amazon after much thought. Prompt delivery. Just plug it in and its ready to use. fantastic. Has been on my key fob over 3 months, works fine. Transfers have been reasonably quick. Only negatives are with dirt clinging on to the rubber casing its lost its new look and the retractable USB head is not sturdy enough for some tough ports. Overall a good buy.