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LaCie iamakey USB 2.0 Flash Drive

LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870

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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)

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LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870 + Swiss+Tech UKCSB-1 Utili-Key 6-in-1 Key Ring Tool + LaCie iamaKey 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130869
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Capacity: 8 GB

Technical Details

Capacity: 8 GB
  • Sturdy metal key design; fits on a keyring
  • Ultra mobile and lightweight with generous 8GB storage capacity
  • Gold SIP technology; water and scratch resistant
  • Hot-pluggable; cross platform technology
  • Fast transfer rates; up to 10 MB in write mode and 30 MB in read mode
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Product Details

Capacity: 8 GB
  • Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.1 x 2.2 inches ; 1.6 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001V7XPSA
  • Item model number: 130870
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank
    #16 in  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Memory Cards & External Storage > USB Flash Drives
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2009

Product Description

Capacity: 8 GB

Product Description

With the new LaCie iamaKey, inventive storage meets data protection. The key-shaped design is functional and memorable, and the protection that the LaCie iamaKey offers makes it extremely reliable. Best of all, with its 4GB and 8GB models, you can fit an enormous amount of data in a small flash drive With its eye-catching design, the iamaKey certainly stands out,but its connector (Gold SIP) 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 iamaKey properly, keeping it usable and safe. With the universal Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, iamaKey can be used with both PC and Macs. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 not only offers universal compatibility and cross-platform convenience, but features a hot-pluggable connection and high-speed transfer rates, and is Windows ReadyBoost compatible. Best of all, the iamaKey is backward-compatible with USB 1.1, so you can use it on any computer. A product of the 5.5 Designers firm, the LaCie iamaKey fits in your pocket, and on your keychain, letting you take your data with you wherever you go. Another new collectible product produced in conjunction with 5.5 Designers, the iamaKey is a usable, tough USB flash drive, but with a well-developed sense of fun. After all, ¿I am a Key¿. Minimum System Requirements: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, Mac OS X v10.3.5 or higher, Linux-based system. Box Contents: LaCie iamakey and cap.

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4.1 out of 5 stars (146 customer reviews)
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98 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Cool but... Dead in 6 months - LaCie won't honor warranty, December 9, 2009
By NJP (Ohio) (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870 (Electronics)
While this drive is very cool (albeit slow as everyone else has pointed out), it's completely worthless when it dies within 6 months (purchased June 18). I've seen several other posts here of the same issue: just decides one day to never mount again. And even though there is a 2-year warranty, LaCie doesn't want to honor it because I can't provide a serial number.

For what it's worth, there is NO serial number on the key itself. Apparently the S/N was on the disposable packaging, which as you may guess, was thrown away back in June.

So, for a product that has a 2 year warranty, and has only been on the market for 6-9 months (so there's NO WAY ANY OF THEM could be out of warranty), and that I have a receipt for, LaCie still won't honor their warranty (at least so far). I'll edit this review if in fact they do decide to honor the warranty, but this loophole/runaround is inexcusable and I'd avoid this purchase again because of it.

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UPDATE - FEB 2010
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Finally after about 3 weeks of arguing, LaCie agreed to let me send it back so they could "look" at it. On January 5th I received a new, in package, 8GB key.

While I'm happy I finally got resolution, I'm not happy with the experience, and I can say that even today (Feb 20th) I still haven't used the key. I simply feel less than overwhelemed with it now. But you can bet that I didn't throw the packaging away this time! Just in case.
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute but slow, April 22, 2009
By Michael Smith (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870 (Electronics)
Pros: As advertised, imakey is the size of a (large) key and fits very well on a keychain. Very high "cute" and convenience factor.

Cons: It is quite slow relative to other flash drives. For example, to write and read a 122MB file took 52.6 and 11.5 seconds on the imakey compared to 37.0 and 7.7 seconds on a Lexar Firefly jumpdrive.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Great low key (pun intended) flash drive!, December 24, 2009
By Mark (DFW, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870 (Electronics)
Pros
Looks great, feels great. Very inconspicuous, everyone I've shown it to immediately asks where I got it from. I would definitely buy it again.

Cons
Plastic tip that protects the contacts falls off easily, but the contacts seem to be holding up just fine.
Transfers are a little slow.



Edit - 01/06/2010

I would NOT buy this product again. My brother and I have both purchased this and carried it on our keychains. Today I find out that NEITHER flash drive will mount/be recognized by any of our computers, I've tested it on 7-8 different computers and none of them recognize it. Apparently to use the warranty you need the serial number, which is located on.....dun dun dun........THE PACKAGING OF THE PRODUCT.............NOT THE PRODUCT (flash drive) ITSELF.........so unless you were smart enough to save the packaging, the warranty is useless.

The gold connectors are slightly scratched since the plastic tips were lost (after a couple days) but they don't look any different from when the keys used to work.

Waste of money, fortunately I have backups on other drives but not worth the headache of rebuying this flash drive.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I hate carrying extra "things" in my pockets so my wife bought this little guy for me. Hooks right on my key chain and goes everywhere with me. Read more
Published 20 minutes ago by Nolan S. Harper

3.0 out of 5 stars Good For Small Files
This flash drive looked pretty good on paper. Maybe I forgot to read the specs but it is SLOW. It's very convenient, durable and well built but if you plan on transferring large... Read more
Published 20 hours ago by Gonzalo J Gamas

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too shabby
I bought this USB key because my previous flash drive, although smaller, was made of plastic and broke.

This key is pretty sturdy. It feels like a regular key. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Tezza

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid drive, but scratches easily
I lost the plastic cap for this within 30 minutes, and the drive gets really scratched on a keychain. Call me picky, but that's why I knocked off a star. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Dormody

5.0 out of 5 stars Best USB Thumb Drive I've owned
Works great, love the fact it's always with me (cause it's on my key chain) and I am amazed at how many 'COOL! Read more
Published 9 days ago by A. Stoll

5.0 out of 5 stars Its The Best
The U.S.B. is great, it fits nicely on yur key chain, looks like an actual key and is great for that single din or double din radio w/usb hookup! Read more
Published 9 days ago by Aundra480

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Fine Idea.
I am a contract programmer and have been using this product for over one year.

I lost the little plastic cap in probably the first week. It makes no difference. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Sam Steuben

2.0 out of 5 stars Cool appearance, but went through 2 drives in only 3 months
Let's start with the positives: this is a pretty cool-looking USB drive, and its fits easily on a key ring. However appearances can be deceiving. Read more
Published 15 days ago by MikeO

5.0 out of 5 stars Technician's Review
The key isn't as simplistic to utilize as a regular USB thumb drive, but you aren't purchasing this for ease. It's all about looks, and it performs well once connected. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Technician

4.0 out of 5 stars Dead after a year and a half...BUT they are replacing it!
Bought this in April 2009, just went dead on me...computers wouldn't recognize, etc...HOWEVER...after having an email/web conversation with Lacie, in which they asked for the... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Robert D. Baker

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