http://www.maximumpc.com/tags/crucial_gizmo_overdrive used for category lists, takes arguments en http://www.maximumpc.com/article/Crucial-Gizmo-OverDrive <!--paging_filter--><p><img class="floatimgleft" src="/sites/future.p2technology.com/files/thumbs/Crucial_Gizmo.jpg" alt="Crucial_Gizmo.jpg" /></p> <p>Crucial pulled out all the stops with its new Gizmo Overdrive key. This drive roars past everything but Corsair’s fastest offerings.</p> <p>The Gizmo’s read speeds are more than twice as fast as OCZ's <a href="/2006/08/ocz_mini-kart.html">Mini-Kart</a> and Kingston's <a href="/2006/08/kingston_datatr.html">DataTraveler</a>, and its write speeds are 30 percent faster. This kind of performance has a price, however, as the Gizmo is twice as expensive per gig as these other two. </p> <p>Aside from its ability to swallow files whole, the Gizmo includes awesome security, dubbed PortableVault. It lets you add files and folders into a 256-bit Blowfish-encrypted partition. If you like to regularly back up the data on your key (never a bad idea), PortableVault includes a handy backup utility that can also quickly restore your files in case your key gets accidentally formatted. </p> <p>For portability, your options are to carry the Gizmo in your pocket, or to wear it around your neck, using the included foot-long lanyard. You cannot attach it to a key chain.<br /> <em><br /></em></p> <p><strong>Month Reviewed:</strong> September 2006</p> <p><strong>+ BACKPACK: </strong>Fast speeds, encryption and backup software, handy lanyard. </p> <p><strong>- FANNY PACK: </strong> Twice as expensive as other keys.</p> <p><strong>VERDICT:</strong> 9<br /> kickass=yes</p> <p><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="http://www.crucial.com/">www.crucial.com</a></p> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/Crucial-Gizmo-OverDrive#comments Hardware Reviews From the Magazine Crucial Crucial Gizmo OverDrive Review reviews Thumb Drive USB Flash Drive September 2006 USB Thumbdrive 2006 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:38:14 -0500 Josh Norem 709 at http://www.maximumpc.com