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Now we’re moving on to PQI’s models U172 – U273. Beside PQI i161 – i270 these also belong to the Traveling Disk series.

U172P
U173
U190 – U191
U230
U273

U172P

Colorful Lidstick : PQI U172 (@ ) or ( )

Metallic casing with transparent lid
Available in pink, black, blue, silver & gold
Lid fits perfectly on rear
1 – 16GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Keyring hole
50 x 17.6 x 9.3 mm (1.97 x 0.69 x 0.37 in)
12.7 g (0.03 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U173

Pulling in from behind : PQI U173 (@ )

or ( )

Laquer housing with sliding case
Drive can stand upright
Available in blue & white
1 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Keyring hole
Key strap with ring included
44.5 x 19 x 11 mm (1.75 x 0.75 x 0.43 in)
10 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U190 – U191

Degree of Transparency : PQI U190 & U191 (@ ) or ( )

Transparent plastic body with lid
Available in black (U190) & turquoise (U191)
128MB – 2GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Write protect function
LED indicator
Keyring hole
63 x 17 x 10.5 mm (2.48 x 0.67 x 0.41 in) (U 190)
7 g (0.02 lb) (U 190)
63 x 17.5 x 7.2 mm (2.48 x 0.69 x 0.28 in) (U 191)
5 g (0.01 lb) (U 191)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U230

Stick & White : PQI U230 (@ ) or ( )

White plastic body with lid
1 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Key strap included
71.6 x 19 x 8.5 mm (2.82 x 0.75 x 0.33 in)
9.7 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U273

Green behind the Rears : PQI U273 (@ ) or ( )

Metallic casing with transparent lid
Available in pink, black, blue, silver & red
Lid fits perfectly on rear
2 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Green LED (at rear)
Keyring hole
Key strap included
46.1 x 17.2 x 8.6 mm (1.81 x 0.68 x 0.34 in)
7 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

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Other PQI flash drives:

PQI i161 – i270

PQI i810 – i830

PQI U310 – U360

PQI U510 – i512

Find other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation – IronKey – LaCie – Kanguru
Kingston – Lexar – Memorex – Newsmy
OCZ – PNY – Patriot – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent
Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

In our last part of PQI Flash Drives we showcase the models U310 – U360. Called Cool Drives, their focus is to make the personal computer environment portable and sleek.

U310
U330
U330H
U339
U339XT
U339 Pro
U350
U350H
U360

U310

Slim & Futuristic : PQI U310 (@ ) or ( )

Metallic casing with lid
Available in red, pink & blue
512MB – 32GB
High speed USB
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Key strap included
66.5 x 11 x 8 mm (2.62 x 0.43 x 0.31 in)
11 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U330

Silver Lining : PQI U330 (@ ) or ( )

Gray metallic aluminium casing with lid
256MB – 8GB
Read: 25MB/sec
Write: 17MB/sec
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
67 x 17 x 8.8 mm (2.64 x 0.67 x 0.35 in)
10 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U330H

Gray Eminence: PQI U330H (@ )

or ( )

Gray metallic casing with lid
1 – 4GB
Read: 15MB/sec
Write: 5MB/sec
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
67 x 17 x 8.8 mm (2.64 x 0.67 x 0.35 in)
10 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U339

Hair Style : PQI U339 (@ )

or ( )

Aluminium casing with hairline treatment
Transparent ends (including lid)
Available in pink, blue, silver & black
4 – 16GB
High Speed USB
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Write protect function
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
68 x 18.5 x 9 mm (2.68 x 0.73 x 0.35 in)
12.6 g (0.03 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U339XT

Faster Brunette : PQI U339XT (@ )

or ( )

Brown metallic casing with hairline treatment
Transparent ends (including lid)
4 – 16GB
Read: 32MB/sec
Write: 5MB/sec
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Write protect function
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
68 x 18.5 x 9 mm (2.68 x 0.73 x 0.35 in)
12.6 g (0.03 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U339 Pro

Fastest Black : PQI U339 Pro (@ ) or ( )

Black metallic casing with hairline treatment
Transparent ends (including lid)
4 – 16GB
Read: 32MB/sec
Write: 20MB/sec
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Write protect function
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
68 x 18.5 x 9 mm (2.68 x 0.73 x 0.35 in)
12.6 g (0.03 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U350

Pushy Pen Friend: PQI U350 (@ )

or ( )

Orange metallic casing with black top
Retractable USB connector via push button
Hairline treatment
512MB – 16GB
High Speed USB
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
LED indicator
Keyring hole
12 x 21.5 x 64 mm (0.47 x 0.85 x 2.52 in)
11 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U350H

Keep on pushing Love: PQI U350H (@ )

or ( )

Green metallic casing with black top
Retractable USB connector via push button
Hairline treatment
512MB – 16GB
High Speed USB
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
Vista ReadyBoost supported
LED indicator
Keyring hole
12 x 21.5 x 64 mm (0.47 x 0.85 x 2.52 in)
11 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

U360

Bipolar Order: PQI U360 (@ )

or ( )

Black polished metallic casing
Red retractable cap
Bi-direction data flow:
Interlink two computers for file sharing
Dual port USB cable included
Mini USB port at end of drive
4 – 16GB
Read: 17MB/sec
Write: 5MB/sec
Ur-Transfer software:
Browse both computers, share & synchronize files
Downloadable software:
Ur-Smart (portable docs & email, data management,
encryption, PC Lock, synchronization, etc.)
Dr.UFD (Firmware upgrade & Quick fix function)
Norton (anti-virus Internet Security)
LED indicator
Keyring hole
64 x 21.5 x 12 mm
11 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

…on eBay right now:

or
Click here to find more PQI U310-U360

Other PQI flash drives:

PQI Traveling Disk i161 – i270

PQI Intelligent Drive i810 – i830

PQI Traveling Disk U172 – U273

PQI Card Drive U510 – i512

Other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation – IronKey – LaCie

Kanguru – Kingston – Lexar – Memorex – Newsmy

OCZ – PNY – Patriot – SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent

Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic

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

PQI Card Drive U510 – i512

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