Sony Micro Vault Classic 512 MB USB Flash Drive (USM512J)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001YETTI
• Item model number: USM512E
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 28, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Take your data with you
Presenting Sony's smallest USB flash drive memory storage device, the Micro Vault Tiny. As a leader in data media and portable computing, Sony understands the need for taking your data with you. That's why we've developed and extended new concepts, new applications and new approaches to mobile storage. The Micro Vault Tiny is available in storage capacities of 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB and comes with a versatile, clip on carry case. This USB flash drive was designed with your everyday needs in mind.

Virtual Expander Software:
This preloaded automatic file compression/decompression software allows for up to three times the storage capacity.

About Sony Media & Application Solutions:
From the very beginning, Sony has been a leader both in recording hardware and recording media. That's not by accident; it's by design. Sony has always developed new recorders and media side-by-side - designed together to integrate perfectly. It's a hardware/media synergy that has helped make Sony the world's #1 recording company. In fact, this synergy stands behind the latest Sony breakthroughs in optical and tape memory and flash memory. You can see it in Sony Blu-ray Disc and HDV media, which support full HD 1080 high definition recording. You can see it in DVD media that offers the accuracy, compatibility and reliability of Sony AccuCORE technology. The Sony name also stands for camcorder media from the industry leader in camcorders, data media from a major name in PCs, and and audio media from one of the world's premier audio companies. Our Global Environmental Management System (GEMS) includes initiatives more stringent than governments require. Post-consumer recycled packaging and a switch to eco-friendly plastics are just a few of the ways Sony is helping to provide a more sustainable environment for the generations to come. So whether it's optical or tape media or flash memory, expect industry leading products from just one company. Sony.

Product Description

Micro Vault Virtual Expander is Sony's unique file compression software. It is pre-installed on the device for ease of use. Micro Vault Virtual Expander will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times as much data. Power will be supplied through USB port, so you do not need an AC adaptor Interface - High-Speed USB 2.0 Port type - Type A USB port Compatible OS - Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows98SE, Windows98, Mac OS 9.0 and higher External Dimensions - 17.7 x 8.3 x 67 mm Weight - Approximately 10 grams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money and no problems with installation, January 24, 2006

By	Bryon Gaskin (Gas City, Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Upside:::
Technically, I have seen no issues with this USB drive. Let's face it, compatibility issues are really about the only thing technical that can go wrong with it.
I have plugged my Sony MicroVault into the following systems with no issue.
* Windows 2000 Server
* Windows 2000 Professional
* Windows XP Home Edition
* Windows XP PRO
* Fedora Core 4
* Ubuntu Linux
* Kanotix Linux

Additional Benefits::::::
One often overlooked uses of USB drives is the fact that you can copy your digital pictures to the USB drive and take that to the store instead of taking carrying your digital camera to the store to have pictures made or worse yet, just throwing your camera's memory card into your pocket or purse. Plus it gives you a backup just in case you were to loose one of your cards on the way to the store or heavens forbid you erase something you didn't want to.

Donwnside::::
The only real think I don't like about the product is it is not very easy to attach it to something else for transportation, like a key ring. Other than that if you are looking for a moderately priced USB drive from a reputable manufacturer, then I highly recommend the 512 Sony Microvault.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great item, July 19, 2005

By	Judge M. "-= WORD YO =-" - See all my reviews

Seemlessly integrated into my WindowsNT workstation. Copying files to and from the stick was easy and fast. Great for transporting data! I like this item, but I would recommend a larger capacity if you can afford to do so.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony: Best quality flash drives, May 29, 2006

A Kid's Review

i got this flash drive for school use. it is the best! it has never had a problem. the only thing is the higher price. but that price gives it the best build materials. last weekend it accidently went throught the washing machine with all those cleaning stuff and then went through the dryer. didn't even deform. but what really amazed me was that it still worked and all my files were in top quality.

Sony makes great products, price may scare some but in the long term it is worth it.