Introduction
USB drives seems to be getting more and more popular now and we at Rbmods have reviewed quite a few of them, but let’s get to the point. I reviewed a USB drive from Msystems a month ago and it was really good except the size was something that I did not like so after a few mails with Msystems they asked if I wanted to review a slimmer model from them and did I accept the offer?? Of course I did!! Well let’s check the review out of this slim USB drive from Msystems.
About Msystems:
M-Systems develops, manufactures and markets innovative flash-based data storage products, known as flash disks. The company’s leading product families, DiskOnKey�. DiskOnChip�, and Fast Flash Disk (FFD)�, meet the needs of a vast range of exciting markets, including mobile, connected devices, telecom, military, and aerospace.
Specs on the product:
Interface
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus (USB)
1.1 and USB 2.0 full-speed devices
Power Supply
USB bus-powered
No external power required
Power Consumption
Standby: 372 �A (typical), 500 �A (max)Read/Write: 42 mA (typical), 50 mA (max)
Performance (read/write)
Read: 1MB/s
Write: 0.85 MB/s
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 98 SE(1), Windows NT4.0(1), Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, MacOS 9.0 & higher, Linux 2.4.0
Capacity (MB)
8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256
LED Indicator
Slowly flashing: Connected and inactive
Quickly flashing: Transmitting/receiving data
Operating temperature
0� C to +50� C (32� F to 122� F)
Storage temperature
-20� C to +60� C (-4� F to 140� F)
Environmental conditions
Relative humidity during operation (Non-condensation): 5% to 95%
Relative humidity during storage: 5% to 95%.
Dimensions
7.29×2.1×1.35 cm /2.87×0.827×0.531 inches (LxWxH)
Weight
15 grams (0.53 ounces)
Vibration
Operating: 5 G, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.5 Oct/Min sweep rate
Shock
Non-Operating: 55G, 11 ms, half-sine.
Random
Non-Operating: 10-500Hz, 0.051 g�/Hz (5.0g rms)
Maximum Altitude
Operating: 6,096 m (0 to 20,000 ft.)
Non-operating: 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft.)
Service
2 years warranty
Certifications
USB Interface 2.0, Full Speed
WHQL for Windows XP and Windows 2000
CE and FCC
TUV, UL and CB
Also meets the following universal standards:
EN 55022 (CE)
AS/NZS 3548 (Australia and New Zealand standard)
CISPR 22 (VCCI Japan and MIC Korea)
BSMI CNS 13438 (Taiwan Inspection standard)
CFR 47 FCC (FCC)
EN 55024 (CE and MIC Korea)
(1) Driver required for Windows 98 (SE) and Windows NT. Drivers can be downloaded here or may be included with product
Now its time to have a closer look at the product. Here we see that they have a attractive package that propably intrest people when seen in stores.
The unit itself with the manual. Drivers fro Win98 SE can be downloaded from Msystems homepage
Plz click on thumbnails to see bigger pictures
Closer look at the unit. As we see its future looking and really slim. It also has a keychain ring and a clip for your shirt or belt.
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