Sony 128 MB USB 2.0 Micro Vault

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007JQNY
• Item model number: USM128U2//M
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 25, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Storing, sharing and transporting data has never been easier than with Micro Vault USB Storage Media. So simple--Micro Vault media plugs directly into the computer's USB port- and acts just like another drive. There are no cables or adaptors needed, no power cord and no driver software to install. It's compatible with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems, and even comes with software.

Product Description

Storing, sharing and transporting data has never been easier than with Micro Vault USB Storage Media. So simple - Micro Vault media plugs directly into the computers USB port - and acts just like another drive. There are no cables or adaptors needed, no power cord and no driver software to install. Its compatible with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems, and even comes with software that password protects the contents of the device. There perfect for sharing PowerPoint presentations, digital photos, MPEG video and MP3s, transporting files between work and home, or sharing files with friends and colleagues.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A decent effort by Sony..., November 4, 2003

By 

drew13 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony 128 MB USB 2.0 Micro Vault (Personal Computers)

I use my Sony Micro Vault at home on Windows XP and at my office on Windows XP Pro. I've also used it on a Dell Inspiron 1100 Notebook.

Pros
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1. The cover snaps on snugly. In comparison to other drives, the cap is less likely to come off by accident. A durable cap is important since you don't want the USB connector getting soiled or damaged.

2. Size and Style - it's slightly larger than most pen drives, so it's not so easy to lose. Very cool styling.

3. Performace - So it doesn't write at full USB 2.0 speed. That really shouldn't come as a surprise; I don't know of any pen drives that do. Still, it's fast, and definitely much faster than USB 1.0 or 1.1

4. Ease of use. The drive gets recognized in both versions of XP without a hitch. It's true plug-and-play as far as XP is concerned. I haven't tested it on other OS's. It appears to be fully backward-compartible with USB 1.1.

5. The drive has a small led built in that blinks when data is being written or read.

Cons
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1. Size. (Okay, so I'm conflicted on this one). It's slightly larger than most pen drives, so it looks kind of chunky and not as cool as some. The styling is tasteful, but if only it could've been a bit smaller.

2. Cost. As one user stated, this drive costs more than the average drive does. That's Sony for you.

Reliability remains a question mark at this point, as I have had the drive for only a month or so. In my experience, Sony generally builds good stuff. I know there are exceptions to this, but everything I've bought from Sony has lasted a good long time.

Whichever pen drive you buy, it's probably best to assume that with abuse comes failure. Pen drives should be handled with care.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent device, even works in Linux., October 16, 2003

By 

Darvin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony 128 MB USB 2.0 Micro Vault (Personal Computers)

A nice little drive with only a few small beefs about it.

One being that the lanyard/keychain loops are too small for most keychains, though a small metal link could probably be bent through it as long as it is smaller then 14 gauge.

The size of this drive is a little fatter then some i have seen, but makes it a bit easier to keep track of in your pocket, you would probably be best to keep this with you in a Laptop/Book bag, briefcase, or your purse though to make sure it is safe. It is very light so it is almost like carrying nothing despite its shape.

This drive works perfectly under both 2000 and XP and only experienced some issues with the 98 drivers it comes with. Have not tried it under ME or 98SE yet.

You can even get this badboy working under Linux (i used RH9) if you FDISK it properly. Took me a few hours to get it to work but was fun when i did (I am a linux n00b so it dosn't take much know-how, just a good website and patients.)

I have not tried any of the software it comes with yet, so i cannot give an honest opinion on it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great product, only few minor issues, September 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony 128 MB USB 2.0 Micro Vault (Personal Computers)

can't give this easy memory storage device less than 5 stars even though it could be improved upon slightly. works on every computer i've tried it on, no problems with data integrity. of course, it is a little larger than some of the other usb flash media devices. the only other thing i would change is the keychain/neck-string hole so that the microvault could actually fit onto a normal sized keychain. it has fallen out of my pocket several times, and i don't think that would have happened had it been on my keychain. on the other hand, the dell devices have a hole fit for a keychain, and they seem to get pretty beat up by the keys, so you may not want this feature anyway. overall, does everything you could ask for and is very compatible with pc and mac computers.