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Best USB flash drive
Pros: Durable rubber exterior, data encryption, 10-year warranty, 64 GB size available.
Cons: Not the fastest flash drive, mac, Linux users must download software.
0870584007814
Corsair
CMFUSB2.0-8GB
USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
8 GB
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac OS 9, OS X and later
Yes
Yes
Software for creating hidden, password-protected partition (Windows only)
Two-foot USB extension cable and lanyard
10 years
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Most durable USB flash drive
Pros: Aircraft-grade aluminum casing, impervious to the elements, 10-year warranty.
Cons: Average transfer speeds, bulky, mac users will need to download software.
0843591000680
Corsair
CMFUSBSRVR-8GB
USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
8 GB
16 GB, 32 GB
Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac OS 9, OS X and later
Yes
Yes
Protected from vibration or impact damage through the use of a molded shock dampening collar
Two-foot USB extension cable, dog tags and lanyard
10 years
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USB flash drive with U3
Pros: Transports applications as well as data, durable case, works with Windows, Mac, Linux, inexpensive.
Cons: Retractable plug (there's no cap), u3 technology being replaced.
619659037338
SanDisk
SDCZ7-8192-A11
U3 flash drive. USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
8 GB
4 GB, 16 GB
Windows 2000 and XP only (SanDisk doesn't specify Vista compatibility)
Yes
Yes
Crush resistant to 2,000 pounds, sync software, avast! antivirus and Skype IM/calling software.U3 dashboard loads on connection.
Retractable USB connector, lanyard
2 years
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Most secure flash drive
Pros: Self-destructs if password attempts fail, erases data if casing is breached, sleek design, anonymous web browsing.
Cons: Overkill for most users, expensive.
891200001047
IronKey
D20402A
USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
4 GB
N/A
Windows Vista, 2000, XP (SP1 and above), Linux 2.6 and above, Mac OS X 10.x and above
Yes
Yes
AES hardware encryption. Programmed to self-destruct after 10 failed password attempts or if the casing is breached
N/A
1 year