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PQI Intelligent Drive i810 - USB flash drive - 2 GB - Hi-Speed USB - gray
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + ShareVERY tiny
(4 out of 5) by Gadget Lover on Aug 4, 2008 (Texas)Pros
- Very Small
- Good storage for the price
- Looks cool
- Works without extra software some other companies tack on their drives
Cons
- Maybe too small (to the point of feeling flimsy)
- A bit slow
This drive is very tiny and will definitely provoke inquiries from anyone who happens to see you plug it in -- it is actually too small to fit a full size USB connection so it uses this odd looking gold plate that plugs into the bottom 1/2 of the USB port (it still works in all USB slots so don't be confused when you first see it). It slides in and out of a very light plastic shell and given its small size I am somewhat worried I will snap it in half when taking it out of the computer though this has not yet happened. The other downside of this drive is it runs a bit slower than my previous flash drives (my guess is because of it's altered USB connection). This isn't an issue for opening files off of it but if you transfer a large volume of files or large video files to it expect to wait a while. Once the stuff is on the drive it is great and so tiny you can attach it to practically anything you want -- it comes with a chain and a nylon cord like the one on the straps for wii remotes (I am guessing they expect you to only use 1 of them). Bottom line it makes a handy drive if you only plan on adding a couple megs at a time but I wouldn't recommend it for important data as it feels a bit flimsy and might break.
- Very Small
- Good storage for the price
- Looks cool
- Works without extra software some other companies tack on their drives
Cons
- Maybe too small (to the point of feeling flimsy)
- A bit slow
This drive is very tiny and will definitely provoke inquiries from anyone who happens to see you plug it in -- it is actually too small to fit a full size USB connection so it uses this odd looking gold plate that plugs into the bottom 1/2 of the USB port (it still works in all USB slots so don't be confused when you first see it). It slides in and out of a very light plastic shell and given its small size I am somewhat worried I will snap it in half when taking it out of the computer though this has not yet happened. The other downside of this drive is it runs a bit slower than my previous flash drives (my guess is because of it's altered USB connection). This isn't an issue for opening files off of it but if you transfer a large volume of files or large video files to it expect to wait a while. Once the stuff is on the drive it is great and so tiny you can attach it to practically anything you want -- it comes with a chain and a nylon cord like the one on the straps for wii remotes (I am guessing they expect you to only use 1 of them). Bottom line it makes a handy drive if you only plan on adding a couple megs at a time but I wouldn't recommend it for important data as it feels a bit flimsy and might break.
Very compact but not durable
(3 out of 5) by Murugeyson on Jul 23, 2008 (Denver, CO)The best thing about this is its size and practicality. I carry this with me all the time in my key chain. It comes with a hock so makes it very easy to remove it from the chain.
I blog a lot and have 4 laptops, so this is perfect for me.
Now I have been using this for about 6 months and a few of my friends have it. What happens is, the memory stick comes loose of the case. Its become a chore to put this into the USB slot(as noting prevents it from sliding back in). This happened to all the i810 i have seen.
Other than this, its perfect(after using it, I'm hooked). I'm actually looking get another one(maybe the 815 has better casing)
I blog a lot and have 4 laptops, so this is perfect for me.
Now I have been using this for about 6 months and a few of my friends have it. What happens is, the memory stick comes loose of the case. Its become a chore to put this into the USB slot(as noting prevents it from sliding back in). This happened to all the i810 i have seen.
Other than this, its perfect(after using it, I'm hooked). I'm actually looking get another one(maybe the 815 has better casing)