LaCie CooKey 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131048

by LaCie

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 0.1 x 1 inches ; 1.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00347URC2
• Item model number: 131048
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Capacity: 4 GB

With the LaCie CooKey, we’ve combined inventive storage with complete data protection. The round design is both functional and memorable, and the protection that the LaCie CooKey offers makes it extremely reliable. Best of all, with up to 32GB of storage you can fit an enormous amount of data in a small flash drive. With the universal Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, the CooKey can be used with both PC and Mac. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 not only offers universal compatibility and cross-platform convenience, but features a hot-pluggable connection and fast transfer rates, and is WindowsReadyBoostcompatible. With its fun, playful design, the CooKey stands out from the crowd, but its gold SIP connector is both water- and scratch-resistant, making it one of the most durable and thinnest USB keys on the market. Protective edges on the connectors ensure that you’ll always insert the LaCie CooKey properly, every time you use it. In addition, the LaCie CooKey comes with two years and 4GB of online storage from Wuala, which helps you easily back up, store your files, and share them with friends. Box Contents: LaCie CooKey, Cap.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent flash drive that is just like a key, March 1, 2010

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Paul Q (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LaCie CooKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131049 (Personal Computers)

This is exactly what it makes itself out to be. It is a solid metal key, virtually as thin as most keys. It has a quick transfer speed. I've experienced no problems since I started using it several weeks ago. Keep in mind it has no light but I've gotten used to that.

My only complaint is the cap. It is a tiny "clip" that covers the very tip of the drive. It is designed to cover just the connector. I think I would have preferred a sheath of some sort. Amazingly, I haven't lost the cap that is smaller than a penny. When I do, I'll learn whether or not the connector is truly durable.

It's a little more expensive but I love the fact that it's on my key ring and it doesn't add bulk. It's all metal so should be very durable.

Overall, I'm satisfied!

**UPDATE AUGUST, 2010** I used this USB drive almost everyday since my last review. I keep it on a key ring with other metal keys. I lost the cap so the connector has been exposed to the other keys, etc. It is still working great. No problems with durability.

**UPDATE APRIL, 2011** Still working great. Still kept on a key ring of metal keys. I'm going to buy a second one soon.

34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good product but not the best, May 2, 2010

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Harpreet Khakh (Clovis, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie CooKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131049 (Personal Computers)

I purchased this flash drive because I really liked the concept of key-like flash drive in my key chain. But it came with disadvantages.
Pros:
1. Looks very good in key chain
2. Has great storage capacity and looks
3. Plugs in as regular drive, no installed software that pops up or anything.

Cons:
1. Its made for key chain, which contains other keys also, which constitute weight, so , when plugged into usb port, the weight from other keys make it loose connection intermittently.
2. The little plastic protection cover is lost very soon

I would recommend it for not very frequent users who need capability of flash drive once in a while.
Would not recommend for users who heavily rely on data on flash drive.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome product, August 9, 2010

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B Zolt "bzolt" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LaCie CooKey 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131050 (Personal Computers)

Goes with you anywhere, and you won't lose it unless you lose your keys. Very rugged design- it's just like having another key on your ring. Really handy when sharing things like photos and things.

The only downside I can see (Not a flaw of the product mind you) is a couple times I nearly left work with it still plugged into my work computer with my car and house keys attached. Again, not a flaw of the product, but a flaw of the user. You just have to remember to take your keys with you.

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