The 8GB Super*Talent USB flash drive I ordered from Brando arrived last night, and it was a very pleasant surprise to see how tiny it really is. It’s smaller than a simple USB connector, in both width and thickness. I am amazed by how small it is — and the thought that 8GB of data somehow fit onto this minuscule piece of steel and silicone boggles my mind.
I put together a short video review to show you the drive’s size and also to do a quick speed test. I copied a 1GB movie onto it, and the copy operation took about 3 minutes. That means it’s about half as slow as a Drobo in terms of transfer speeds.
The photos of this flash drive do not do it justice. It’s much smaller than it looks in the online stores. I hope that the video itself will do a better job of demonstrating its size (to scale), and its beautiful and simple design.
➡ Download Super*Talent video review (640×480, MP4, 41.2MB)
This USB flash drive’s size and design leave me thrilled to no end. If you’re in the market for a spacious yet tiny flash drive, the Super*Talent fits the bill perfectly. The only thing left for it to prove is its long-term durability. It is rated PICO-C, which means it’s rugged and water resistant. I am very interested to see how long it lasts — if I don’t lose it first.
➡ Updated 10/30/08: Still works just fine after 5 months of use. I have it attached to my keychain, and I carry it around in my pocket all the time. It’s got a few scratches, but it works as advertised. Still happy with it.
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It doesn’t need a cover. I keep it attached to my key chain (I’ve kept it that way since I got it), and it works just great. Don’t worry about damaging it, it’s made of metal, it’s tough.
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Hi Raoul
I saw this on youtube. Thanks for sharing. Two questions please,
1. Doesn’t it need a cover to protect it? I can see that it is somewhat protected but the (not sure what they are called) bronze strips seem to be exposed.
2. Is it still working well?
Thank you in advance!
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Don’t have access to one, but I have a feeling it won’t work there. Windows 98 and 95 usually required drivers for all sorts external devices (including flash drives and flash card readers). They didn’t have generic or specific ones pre-loaded.
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Thanks Raoul, sounds good.
I dont suppose you have access to a win98 machine? would be great to know if it works in one of those too.
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Paul, if you click through on the Brando link at the top of the post, you’ll see the price on their site. It’s $49 for the 8GB size and less for the 4GB.
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Hi Raoul, thanks for the review.
it does look good indeed. – how much did it cost? (i couldnt find that info in the video)
regards,
paul
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