Imation Corp FLASH USB DRIVE 512 MB ( 17054 )

by Imation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 9 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001KVAXU
• Item model number: 17054
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 18, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Imation USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive is a compact and powerful flash device that features a patented "never lose" swivel cap design and a sophisticated, professional design. Slip the lanyard about your neck and wear the drive like a pendant, slip it into your pocket, or toss it into your briefcase. It weighs only one ounce. The Imation USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive is available in three capacities: 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB.

With an ultra-fast USB 2.0 connection, its the quick and easy way to transfer or share business presentations, digital photos and videos, or other large files. The easy to use, plug-and-play format enables you to drag and drop files and transfer data on any computer with a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port.

Product Description

Imation 17054, Imation 512MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive. - USB 2.0 Flash Drive, 512MB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, September 26, 2004

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Andrew McCaffrey "The Grumpy Young Man" (Satellite of Love, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Imation Corp FLASH USB DRIVE 512 MB ( 17054 ) (Personal Computers)

There isn't much to say about this little device other than the fact that it works exactly as it's supposed to. First of all, for anyone not sold on the technology, let me assure you that this key-sized tool is absolutely invaluable. I've been using this for only a couple of months, but already I don't know how I ever got along without it. Instead of having to continuously burn CDs to bring files back and forth from work or having to carry around stacks of floppies so that I always have the most recent copy of my homework with me, I simply put everything onto this little gadget. I get 512 Megabytes in something that weighs about an ounce.

From a geek standpoint, this thing really performs. I've successfully had it working on a Windows XP system, Windows 2000 Professional, RedHat AS 2.1, Mac OS X, and the SuSE 9.1 Linux laptop that I'm typing this review on. The only Operating System I've had trouble with was SuSE 9.0, but my understanding is that the problem was with the OS rather than this equipment (apparently the version of the Linux kernel they were using had more than a few hardware issues).

I really like the physical design of this. It's tiny, but it's not at all delicate. It's extremely durable which is a boon for us clumsy members of the population. I've been (accidentally) thumping the tiny thing around quite a bit with absolutely no ill-effects. I also appreciate that the cap and the main portion are all part of the same unit. I've seen other thumb drives where the cap actually removes completely when you want to plug in. I'm certain this has led to literally thousands of users who have quickly misplaced their cap. Again, as I appreciated the anti-clumsiness factor, I also appreciate the attention paid to those of us who would loose the little bits and pieces if they aren't physically attached.

In short, I'd be lost without this lifesaver. Its capacity is definitely large enough for anything I use. It's fast, it's light and it's strong. I couldn't ask for anything better. It's small and convenient enough that I can simply wear it around my neck (using the provided cloth necklace) and not have to think about it until it's needed. And I know that when I do have to think about it, it'll just work. I'd go into withdrawal if I had to give up this thing.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 19, 2005

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Zen Williston (Heavenly Valley, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Imation Corp FLASH USB DRIVE 512 MB ( 17054 ) (Personal Computers)

This Flash Drive is the deluxe version of many other flash drives I have by different manufacturers. This one is elegant in design, very small (I was surprised by how small it is), and having the flip open end is great since there is no cap to lose. It is also very fast even on a USB 1.0 port. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Flash Drive I've Ever Purchased!, March 30, 2006

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It's Just Me "shaylynn" (Western Washington) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Imation Corp FLASH USB DRIVE 512 MB ( 17054 ) (Personal Computers)

It works like a dream. No waiting, no fuss, and no looking for that darn cap when I'm finished. I wholeheartedly recommend this product.