In the world of computer data storage, size matters. There was a time when the memory that came installed on your computer was as good as it was ever going to get. Well, times have changed. Now we have the capability to carry amazing amounts of documents around on our key chains. This is thanks to the technology of flash drives. These are those tiny devices you can plug into a USB port on a computer to act as an external hard drive. The initial run of flash drive designs was extremely limited. They all looked the same and held the same amount of data. As just mentioned: times have changed!
The next generation of flash drives is being touted by Samsun with the release of external hard drives utilizing USB 3.0 ports. This will really put the flash in file transfers. The runt of the litter in this new brood of drives has a 1TB capacity while the big dogs can handle up to 2TB worth of files and documents. And just to prove that dedicated computer users have personality, these drives are available in a rainbow of colors.
For folks who are concerned about security for their flash drives, the latest edition of the Pico Drive N Flash offers a version of Kaspersky Internet Security as a firewall against Internet threats. There is also a password protection feature on these flash drives to prevent prying eyes from accessing whatever you might download. Perfect for the spy on the go!
For someone looking for a bit more whimsy in their flash drive, you can opt for the DataTraveler Mini Fun G2 drive available from Kingston. These flash drives are cased in sturdy rubber and bright colors. Not only can you download your documents, but you can create all kinds of fun shapes with this flash drive. Think of is as a Lego drive.