For the ultimate in portable data storage, the Imation Clip Flash Drive is the easy answer. Safely encased in a tough rubberized shell, this extremely compact flash drive can be quickly removed from its case to share or transfer files while fitting into the tightest USB slots. An ultra-durable clip attaches the drive quickly and easily to backpacks, shoulder bags or belt loops to ensure that the drive is ready to go anywhere it's needed. Students and business professionals alike will enjoy the ease and simplicity of transferring data files, music, photos or videos with the Imation Clip Flash Drive.PRODUCT FEATURES:Clips securely to your bag, briefcase, backpack, or belt loop;Detachable water-resistant case;Rubberized exterior protects drive from damage;External write protect switch;Includes three write-on labels;Imation Drive Manager password protection software included;Compact flash drive fits easily in your USB port;No software installation required;No additional power supply or cables required.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
The best flash drive I've ever had-- durable, fast and convenient:
If you're like me and you are constantly on the move, but always seem to lose and break your gadgets, this is the USB for you. The rubber casing keeps your portable flash drive safe and the large clip securely hooks onto your belt, backpack, etc, so you never lose it. This flash drive has taken me safely through grad school (running back and forth between the library, classes, home and work). The 4GB has been enough memory for all of my papers and homework assignments. I highly recommend it.
After some REAL testing:
OK, I purchased this item last week, and I must say I am VERY impressed by it. I own several Verbatim 512 usb drives, a Sony 2gb usb drive, a Lexar 2 gb drive, and some smaller office usb drives (8 usb drives in total) and I must say this Imation drive is the best of all of these. As to the comment made by the reviewer before about this drive being slow, this is simply not true. If you have a USB 2.0 capable system (newer to semi-newer system have by default) than this drive is actually very fast. I... more info
Protected, and massive storage:
I owned the 1GB version of this for a long time and purchased the 4GB version for my partner. He, like I, has been thrilled with the Caribeener clip as we both keep it on our key rings at all times now. So there's never a time when we are without the ability to store files. I keep my passwords on mine, so no matter where I am, I have access to them. (It is encrypted.) But something like PortableApps will make this even more useful. No downsides that I've found.
Too slow.:
Last edit. After I remembered another folder of about 130 MB that I wanted to store on this drive, and after it took more than half an hour to transfer it, I decided to return this item. I would have used this drive with my own computers, with Mac OS 10.4.9, and work computers, mostly with Windows 2000 or XP, but a couple of old ones with Windows 98 SE. Positive things. This drive has a rugged design with a very convenient carrying doohickey. Comes with Windows 98 drivers, which most people won't... more info