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Flash Drives Reviews

IronKey Basic S1000 Encrypted Flash Drive Review

by Audrey Liang - March 28, 2016
Review

The 2016 election year is here; Hillary Clinton is trying hard to pull herself out of the email scandal, Apple fights against the FBI to protect its iPhone users’ privacy, and almost everybody is being hacked today. These events point to one big issue--data security. If you are a government employee, a C-suite in a big company or just want to keep your personal sensitive data safe and portable, what can you do?  One possible solution is to get an IronKey Basic S1000 USB 3.0 Encrypted Flash Drive.

 

The IronKey Basic S1000 drive is one of the safest flash drives in terms of both physical design and hardware encryption. The IronKey Basic S1000 has a military-grade, sleek and ruggedized enclosure to protect the flash drive from physical tampering. However, the cap is not attached to the flash drive so you’ll have to be careful not to lose it.  The S1000 flash drive features FIPS 140-2 Level 31, AES 256-bit hardware encryption and IronKey Cryptochip encryption to keep your data secure. In addition, IronKey drives protect against brute force password attacks with embedded self-destruct and reset functions.

 

The IronKey Basic S1000 USB 3.0 flash drive has twice the capacity of its 2.0 version and provides up to 128GB storage. Although IronKey claims the read rate of the S1000 is up to 400MB/s, its actual read rate may not reach that speed due to the encryption and security measures used by the drive. Even though it’s faster than many other security drives in the market, some other encrypted flash drives may have better read performance.

 

The IronKey Basic S1000 drive requires no special knowledge or software for installation. When you plug the flash drive into your computer for the first time, the IronKey software pops up, then you can set your password, choose self-destruct mode or reset mode, and you’re all set. If you want to manage all the IronKey drives in your corporation remotely, such as disable, terminate, or repurpose drives, you can upgrade your Basic S1000 drives to include IronKey Enterprise Management Server. If the highest security standard is what you are seeking for, IronKey Basic S1000 USB 3.0 Encrypted Flash Drive is the choice.
 

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Highlights

  • Ultra-fast, secure and rugged

  • Offers capacities of 4G, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB

  • Read speed up to 400MB/s, write up to 300 MB/s

  • Deploy mobile workers with confidence

  • IPS 140-2 Level 3 certified 

  • Hardware-based XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption

  • IronKey Crytochip hardware-based solution 

  • Military-grade (MIL-STD-810F standard)

  • Compliance: Section 508, TAA, KCC, FCC, ROHS

  • Dual-Channel MLC Flash

  • Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese

  • Weight 1.12oz, 82.3mm x 21.1mm x 9.1mm

  • 5 year warranty

  1. Military-grade hardware encryption

  2. Sleek and ruggedized physical design

  3. Self-destruct and reset functions

  4. Automatic data protection upon device removal

  5. Large capacity for big data files

  6. Waterproof, dust-resistant and shock-resistant

  7. 5 year warranty

Pros

Score

9.6

Cons

  1. Runs hot after long time use

  2. May not perform as fast as 400GB/s

  3. Cap is not attached to drive

IronKey Basic S1000

SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive Review

by Priya Modi - November 12, 2015
Review

Youíre at the doctor for a visit. Itís the usualósit in a waiting room reading mindless magazines. Or you could make your time worth it. You notice your mobileís storage device is taken up by several chunky files ranging from photos to videos. With the help of the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick, you can free up your phoneís space or any deviceís space for that matter.

 

The SanDisk stick is a USB drive without the extra step of plugging. It connects to smartphones, tablets, and computers. Whether in a pocket or a purse, you can take control of your content from anywhere. It includes the USB connector to directly plug into the computer as well. If you want to enjoy a movie night with your buddies, just transfer HD videos and other large files onto it. Swap out micro SD cards so you can store one movie on one SD card and so forth.

 

The setup is easy as pie. It only needs to connect to the password-protected Wi-Fi network.  Once the application is downloaded, you can easily manage your files. Need back-up? The app can auto-backup your files to the drive. Concerns? Yesóbut just a couple: security and charging.  Since the stick is on a wireless network, there may be potential to get hacked. If there is suspicion, you can turn off the flash drive and youíre safe.

 

So imagine Itís the end of the day and youíre unwinding just plug it in your phone, iPad, andÖ now the flash drive charges. The extra step is worthwhile given that you can be using the stick while itís charging on your tablet, PC and phoneóall at the same time. Cool enough? The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is hassle-free and deserves a round of applause.

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Highlights

  • Connect wirelessly to the Internet

  • Wirelessly save and access all you data

  • Share files, pics, and flicks with all your friends

  • Stream videos to up to 3 devices at the same time

  • 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB storage

  • Supports up to 4.5 hours of streaming from a single charge

  • Free up phone/tablet memory

  • Automatically back up photos and files

  • On/Off button

  • 1-year warranty

 

Pros

  1. Good battery life

  2. Connect to multiple devices simultaneously

  3. Aesthetically pleasing

  4. Easy to swap out micro-SD cards

  5. Frees up storage on your phone

Score

9.4

Cons

  1. An additional device to charge on a daily basis

  2. Bulky design

  3. Difficult to install in recessed USB ports

SanDisk Wifi
Highlights

  • Among the fastest USB flash drives available - leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for blazing-fast file transfer, up to 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write

  • Sleek design with metal alloy base and high-gloss mirror finish top

  • Ultra portable for everyday use

  • Reliably stores and transfers files, photos, videos, and more

  • Compatible with PC and Mac® systems

  • Limited lifetime warranty

  • Top performance

  • Compact

  • Sturdy

  • Excellent port design

Pros

  • 64 GB capacity

  • Larger then other brands

Cons

9.0

Score

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Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0

Review

by Jerry Stokes - August 30, 2015

 

One of the fastest USB flash drives available, the ultra-portable Lexar® JumpDrive® Triton USB 3.0 flash drive leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to deliver blazing-fast transfer speeds, with write speeds up to 150MB/s.* The drive is ultra portable for everyday use and boasts a sleek metal alloy design. Lexar JumpDrive Triton is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities.

 

Among the Fastest USB Flash Drives Available. The Lexar Triton USB 3.0 flash drive leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to provide blazing-fast file transfer, with up to 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write (more than 20x faster than standard drives). This gives you the power, for example, to quickly and easily transfer 100 songs in less than 20 seconds and a full-length HD movie in less than 40 seconds.

 

Sleek Metal Alloy Design. Beyond its powerful capabilities, the drive has a sleek design with a metal alloy base and high-gloss mirror finish top that you’ll want to show off wherever you go. What’s more, its retractable connector with convenient thumb slide makes it so easy to use, you can do it with one hand. With its premium look and feel, JumpDrive Triton is an excellent solution for those looking for a durable and well-designed USB 3.0 flash drive.

 

Ultra Portable Size for Everyday Use. The ultra-portable JumpDrive Triton is sized for convenience. This easily-accessible portable storage solution provides both high-speed performance and high-capacity options, so you can quickly store and transfer large libraries of multimedia content and a vast number of files. And with its convenient size, it fits nicely in your pocket for life on the go.

 

Lexar Performance, Quality, Compatibility, and Reliability. All Lexar memory card, card reader, and USB flash drive product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 800 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability. This provides customers with a high level of confidence when using Lexar products to capture, manage, move, and store the memories that matter.

 

Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0
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