Victorinox SwissMemory 1 GB (Translucent Ruby)

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Compact, multi-purpose tool; transport image, music, and data files
• Includes: 1 GB memory stick, knife blade, nail file with screwdriver, scissors, key ring, LED mini-light, and retractable ballpoint pen
• Compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 interface, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X, OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4 and higher
• Free, downloadable SecureLock software; protects data from unauthorized access
• Just 2-1/4 inches long

Product Description

Product Description

From the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife, this 2-1/4-inch-long tool combines the Swiss Army Knife’s renowned versatility and a removable 1 GB USB memory stick for storing and transporting data such as music, photos, and text files. Displaying the Swiss Army Knife’s famed Swiss-flag logo of white cross against a red background, the handsome translucent-ruby housing also holds a knife blade, a combination nail file and screw driver, a scissors, a retractable ballpoint pen, a LED mini light, and a key ring. Accompanying the tool is a USB cable for connecting the memory stick to PCs and MACs.

About Victorinox
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.

Product Description

USB-Memory with 1 GB memory stick. Blade. Nail file with screwdriver. Scissors. Key ring. LED mini light. Retractable ball point pen. Compatible with: USB 1.1/2.0 interface, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X, OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4 and high

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HDKN0M
• Item model number: 53996
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,921 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful little gadget, January 11, 2007

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Dustin Gray (Yucaipa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox SwissMemory 1 GB (Translucent Ruby) (Sports)

My wife bought this for me as a Christmas present and I really like little thing. The USB drive unclips from the housing which is nice. I really like the light but am not sure about the pen; I almost would have rather have had a toothpick or tweezers in it's place (the normal end of knife option). The only drawback that I have found with this is it's size (and the reason for one less star). I'm a bit picky what gets put on my keychain and have found this a little too big to feel appropriate in my pants pocket with my keys.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 50% offer is misleading., February 15, 2007

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Diego Hdz (Mexico, Distrito Federal Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox SwissMemory 1 GB (Translucent Ruby) (Sports)

I recently bought this here for $67.99 - no discount. This has been ridiculously marked up and then "discounted". In reality, this is at best a 15% discount. Still good, but the 50% claim is misleading.

The product itself is great. Always useful, sturdy and well designed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!!, March 8, 2007

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Rebecca L. Thompson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox SwissMemory 1 GB (Translucent Ruby) (Sports)

This thing is perfect for any college student. It's great! If I run out of printer paper at the last minute at home, I can just save my assignment on my usb drive and print it off at school. No more last minute emergencies.