The Verbatim Executive USB 32GB has 128 bit AES encryption if you wanted to put something more important than video, music and games on the drive. It also comes with password protection software pre-installed. The drive is certified for Windows Vista and enhanced for Windows Readyboost.
Both USB drives have blue LEDs on them so you know when they are being used to read or write so you don’t accidentally remove them in the middle of them being used. I did some testing where I just unplugged the drives without stopping the devices and then again with stopping the devices and there were no adverse effects simply unplugging them.
Considering the high price of SSD drives with comparable capacity these aren’t a bad pocket solution to a mad stack of storage to go. Considering each has 30GB that’s a cool 6 DVDs full of info but you can’t stick the DVDs in your pants pockets now can you?
No matter what kind of portable storage you’re looking for these are viable options. The 32GB swivel will run you around $100 (69.99 GBP - 77.6 Euro) while the Executive is $140 (99.99 GBP or 110.8 Euro). Both are priced slightly higher than some of their competitors and miss out on a GDN Gold Award.
Store ’n’ Go USB Executive 32GB
- Retractable USB connector eliminates the inconvenience of caps.
- Stylish silver design.
- Premium read / write speeds.
- Securely attach to a lanyard or keyring.
- LED light signals when data is being transferred.
- Free password protection software.
- 128 bit AES encryption secures confidential data.
- Enhanced for Windows Readyboost.
- Data Retention: 10 years.
- Verbatim 2 year limited warranty
- Write Speed: 12MB/Sec
- Read Speed: 30MB/Sec .
- Dimensions: 62mm x 21mm x 10mm
- Interface: USB 2.0 (also compatible with USB 1.1 ports)
- Power Source: USB Bus (no batteries required)
Store ’n’ Go USB Mini 32GB
- Swivel mechanism protects the USB connectors without the need for a cap
- Securely attach to a lanyard or keyring
- Free password protection software
- Data Retention: 10 years
- Verbatim 2 year limited warranty
- Write Speed: 8MB/Sec
- Read Speed: 11MB/Sec
- Dimensions: 61mm x 17mm x 12mm
- Interface: USB 2.0 (also compatible with USB 1.1 ports)
- Power Source: USB Bus (no batteries required)
