DT´s Flash Drive Blog

PQI offers three applications for their flash drives which are all downloadable from the official website, including manuals. On some models the set-up file can be found pre-loaded so only a double click is required for installation. Here’s an overview of the software.

Dr.UFD

If problems hit your PQI flash drive Dr.UFD can help fix it, especially in case of bad block errors. If all fails, Dr.UFD can reset the drive to its original state.

- Firmware Upgrade
- Maintenance: Quick Fix Restore

Ur-Smart

Ur-Smart offers security and a portable environment for your personal files without leaving a trace on the host computer.

- Password protection
- Encryption
- Portable email
- Portable docs
- Portable web accounts
- My Browser (your favorites)
- Instant Messenging
- File compression
- PC Lock
(Block access to your computer when away)
- Software search
- Synchronization (Microsoft Outlook)
- Capacity indicator
- Image display
- Skin change

Norton Internet Security

PQI offers the latest version of Norton Internet Security for a free 60-day trial. That way when you surf the internet you are protected from viruses, worms, Trojans and hackers. This is especially useful if you run the Ur-Smart application with its browser, email and IM functions.

PQI flash drives:

PQI Intelligent Stick i161 – i270

PQI Intelligent Drive i810 – i830

PQI Traveling Disk U172 – U273

PQI Cool Drive U310 – U360

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Store ‘n’ Go. That’s the catchy phrase Verbatim flash drives present themselves with. But what’s in a word? Among other things: high capacity, fast speeds, physical ruggedness and data security. But let’s Go and examine closer what Verbatim has ‘n’ Store for us.

Store ‘n’ Go
Store ‘n’ Go Pro
Store ‘n’ Go U3 Smart Drive
Store ‘n’ Go for Mac
Store ‘n’ Go Corporate Secure
Store ‘n’ Go Swivel
Tuff ‘n’ Tiny
Tuff Clip

Store ‘n’ Go

Taking its Word for it: Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go (@ )

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Capless plastic body
Retractable USB connector (white slide button)
Available in pink, blue, green, purple & red
Older edition has a cap
512MB – 64GB
Transfer Speeds: 11MB/s Write, 8MB/s Read
Password security feature
Write–on area for identifying drive contents
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
LED light
Keyring grommet
Size: 62mm x 21mm x 10mm
Weight: 0.5 lb
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Store ‘n’ Go Pro

Addendum: Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go Pro (@ )

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Capless, blue plastic body
Retractable USB connector (white slide button)
Older edition has a cap
512MB – 16GB
Transfer Speeds: 30MB/s Write, 12MB/s Read
Advanced security features
Password protection
V-Safe allows for Privacy & Public Zones
Hardware based 256-bit AES encryption
Write–on area for identifying drive contents
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
LED light
Keyring grommet
Lanyard included
Size: 62mm x 21mm x 10mm
Weight: 0.5 lb
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Store ‘n’ Go U3 Smart Drive

Wordplay: Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go U3 (@ )

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Silver plastic body with cap
1 – 4GB
Transfer Speeds: 11MB/s Write, 8MB/s Read
U3 (games, security, personal settings etc.)
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
LED light
Keyring grommet
Lanyard & User label included
Size: 7” x 5“ x 1.25”
Weight: 0.22 lb
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Store ‘n’ Go for Mac OS X

Special Terms: Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go Mac (@ )

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Capless, grey plastic body
Retractable USB connector (white slide button)
Specifically for Mac OS 10.4.11, 10.5 and above,
PowerPC or Intel based Mac Computers
8GB
Transfer Speeds: 11MB/s Write, 8MB/s Read
Advanced security features
Password protection
Partitioning for Privacy & Public Zones
Write protect mode
Write–on area for identifying drive contents
LED light
Keyring grommet
Size: 62mm x 21mm x 10mm
Weight: 0.5 lb
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Store ‘n’ Go Corporate Secure

Safety Pun: Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go Corporate Secure (@ )

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Black plastic body with cap
1 – 8GB
Transfer Speeds: 24MB/s Write, 20MB/s Read
Active security features
Mandatory complex password protection
Password hashing algorithm (SHA-1)
Hack resistant
(Lockdown after 10 failed password attempts)
Hardware based 256-bit AES encryption
Central management capability
Lost & Found feature
FIPS-edition also available (silver)
Similar model available as Business Secure in Europe
User label
LED light
Keyring grommet
Lanyard included
Size: 7.06” x 5.06” x 1.25”
Weight: 0.22 lb
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Store ‘n’ Go Swivel

What you sway & how you sway it:
Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go Swivel (@ )

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White plastic body
Red, blue or purple swivel
Similar model available as Store’n'Go Mini in Australia
2-32GB
Transfer Speeds: 11MB/s Write, 8MB/s Read
Password security feature
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
Keyring grommet
Size: 7.1” x 4.9” x 0.6”
Weight: 1.4 ounces
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Tuff ‘n’ Tiny
(formerly Store ‘n’ Go Micro )

Short-spoken: Verbatim Tuff ‘n’ Tiny (@ )

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Penny-thin plastic body
Rugged and capless
System In Package (SIP) technology:
Resistant to dust, water and static
2GB (orange), 4GB (green), 8GB (purple)
Transfer Speeds: 30MB/s Write, 12MB/s Read
Password security
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
Keyring grommet
Lanyard included
Size: 1.19” x 0.5” x 0.06”
Weight: 1.2 g
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Tuff Clip

Body Language: Verbatim Tuff Clip (@ )

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Rugged plastic body
Concealable USB connector
Durable carabiner clip
(for backpacks, belt loops or key rings)
4GB (turquoise), 8GB (black)
Hi-Speed USB
Password security
Vista ReadyBoost compatible
LED light
Keyring grommet
Lanyard included
Size: 2.9” x 0.9” x 0.45”
Weight: > 2 ounces
Data Retention: 10 years
Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Find other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation Flash Drive - Kanguru - Kingston
Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ – Patriot – PNY – PQI
SanDisk - Super Talent – Sony Flash Drive
Toshiba - Transcend - Other/Generic

Sony flash drives are showcased by the MicroVault series. They’re not just slim on the outside but also on the inside. That’s due to the Virtual Expander – Sony’s compression software that lets you save 3 times as much data. So when you have a 2GB Microvault you can actually turn it into a 6GB (!) flash drive. Who ever said working out doesn’t pay? So let’s step into the gym and check out the various models…

Micro Vault
Micro Vault Turbo
Micro Vault Click
Micro Vault Click Turbo
Micro Vault Tiny
Micro Vault USM-D plus
Micro Vault Elite
Micro Vault Elite Turbo
Micro Vault Fingerprint

Micro Vault (USM-J)

Memory Gymnastics: Sony MicroVault Classic (@ )

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• Black chrome body with silver edge
• Slidable USB connector
• 256MB (orange indication), 512MB (pink indication), 1GB (blue indication),
• 2GB (green indication), 4GB (purple indication), 8GB (red indication)
• Older models have different colored bodies with black edge
• Similar models are available in Japan as “Pocket Bit”
• James Bond Casino Royale limited edition also available
• High Speed USB 2.0
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• ReadyBoost incompatible
• LED (on slider switch)
• Strap hole
• Size: 67mm x 17.7mm x 8.3mm
• Weight: 10g
• 5 year warranty

Micro Vault Turbo (USM-JX)

Quicker Exercise: Sony MicroVault Classic Turbo (@ )

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• Pearl-white chrome body
• Golden, slidable USB connector
• 512MB – 4GB (golden indication)
• Up to 29 MB/s read, up to 23 MB/s write
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• LED (on slider switch)
• Strap hole
• Size: 67mm x 17.7mm x 8.3mm
• Weight: 10g
• 5 year warranty

Micro Vault Click (USM-L)

Inner & Outer Expander: Sony MicroVault Click (@ )

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• Click mechanism reveals USB connector
• (without increasing size)
• Black plastic body with different colored slides
• Blue slide (1GB), green slide (2GB), purple slide (4GB),
• orange slide (8GB), red slide (16GB)
• Embossing prevents fingerprint marks
• Similar models are available in Japan as “Pocket Bit”
• 18 MB/s (read) 5 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• Prism LED light (illuminates slide)
• Strap hole
• Size: 62mm x 17.4mm x 8.4mm
• Weight: 9g
• 5 year warranty

Micro Vault Click Turbo (USM-LX)

Faster Expander: Sony MicroVault Click (@ )

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• Click mechanism reveals USB connector
• (without increasing size)
• Silver plastic body with brown slide
• 1 – 8GB
• Embossing prevents fingerprint marks
• 31 MB/s (read) 11 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• ReadyBoost enhanced
• Prism LED light (illuminates slide)
• Strap hole
• Size: 62mm x 17.4mm x 8.4mm
• Weight: 9g
• 5 year warranty

Micro Vault Tiny (USM-H)

Carried like a Cell Phone: Sony MicroVault Tiny (@ )

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• Capless, transparent plastic body
• 256MB (orange), 512MB (purple), 1GB (turquoise),
• 2GB (green), 4GB (blue), 8GB (red)
• Similar models are available in Japan as “Pocket Bit”
  
• 12 MB/s (read) 7 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• ReadyBoost enhanced (2-8GB)
• LED
• Comes with soft, translucent carrying case
• (clippable & hookable, matching colors)
• Size: 32mm x 14.5mm x 2.7mm
• Weight: 1.5g
• 5 year warranty

Micro Vault USM-D plus

Working in Circles: Sony MicroVault USM-D plus (@ )

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• Silver plastic body with cap
• Different colored, capacity indicating circles
• 64MB – 2GB
• 12 MB/s (read) 7 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• LED
• Strap hole (on cap)
• Size: 55mm x 17mm x 9mm
• Weight: 8g
• Warranty

Micro Vault Elite (USM-E plus)

Former Elite: Sony MicroVault Elite (@ )

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• Different colored, transparent plastic body
• Black cap & casing
• 128MB – 2GB
• 12 MB/s (read) 7 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• LED (in the porthole)
• Strap hole
• Size: 78mm x 20mm x 11mm
• Weight: 13g
• Warranty

Micro Vault Elite Turbo (USM-EX Turbo)

Golden Brown: Sony MicroVault Elite Turbo (@ )

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• Brown, transparent plastic body
• Pearl white cap & casing
• Golden USB interface
• 512MB – 2GB
• 28 MB/s (read) 18 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• Strap hole
• LED (in the porthole)
• Size: 78mm x 20mm x 11mm
• Weight: 13g
• Warranty

Micro Vault Fingerprint (USM-F)

Dock & Cover: Sony MicroVault Fingerprint (@ )

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• Different colored, transparent plastic body
• Black docking station case
• 128MB – 512MB
• Fingerprint recognition
• Password locking
• Encryption
• 28 MB/s (read) 18 MB/s (write)
• Virtual Expander software
• (compress files to store up to 3 times more data)
• Size: 61mm x 20mm x 7mm (drive only)
• 80mm x 20mm x 13mm (with docking station)
• Weight: 8.5g (drive only)
• 10g (with docking station)
• Warranty

or
Click here to find more Sony flash drives

Check out other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP – Imation – Kingston – Lexar
Newsmy - Memorex - OCZ – Patriot – PNY – PQI
SanDisk - Super Talent Flash Drive – Kanguru
Toshiba - Transcend Flash Drive - Verbatim – Other/Generic