Verbatim Store'n'Go 2GB U3 Smart Drive - Page 4 of 4

Surprisingly, the drive performed better on a faster computer. The limiting factor of the drive’s speed is not the memory itself, but the USB interface. We gained an additional 4MB/sec just from switching platforms. Verbatim’s U3 drive beat all the other flash devices, even on our dated laptop.

The Verbatim Store’n’Go 2GB U3 smart drive has excellent performance. There wasn’t any noticeable lag when running applications from the drive. There aren’t many useful pre-installed applications, so you’ll spend some time installing them and setting up your device. If you’re a paranoid privacy freak, then you’ll probably want to use the U3 drive to store all your internet cache, email, and other dirty little secrets.

Now when the boss wants to know what you’ve been up to, you can tell him where to Stick It!

REPORT CARD : Verbatim Store’n’Go 2GB U3 Smart Drive

category	rating	comments
Quality	4	The shell is constructed of hard plastic and is solid state.
Innovation	4	U3 portable applications are great. Unfortunately, you can’t create your own U3 packages, and no Internet Explorer support.
Performance	5	This is one of the fastest portable memory devices I’ve ever tried.
Installation	4	Plug it in and go! The interface isn’t as invasive as Ceedo, and removing the drive without an eject can leave your USB ports hanging.
Value	4	Prices are currently varied, from $60 – $120. At $60 it is an extreme value, as non-U3 drives cost about the same, so it’s like getting U3 for free!