LaCie iamakey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.1 x 2.2 inches ; 1.9 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2009

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 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 (REAL NAME)

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Conversation Starter, April 17, 2009

By	Squirrel Dad - See all my reviews

I didn't really get this Flash Drive for the performance my motivation was a bit more shallow. I liked the way it looked. I am asked about it all the time in the office when my coworkers see me using it or even when its sitting on my desk. It seems to work good enough for me. If you want a "fun" flash drive, this is a great product, if your looking for max performance and could care less about looks you may want to consider others.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slim and Strong, not the fastest, wasn't expecting it to be, May 14, 2009

By	A. Conforti "CON40" (Purdue, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this because if my flashdrive can disconnect from my keys I'll certainly lose it.

Pros: Strong, doesn't flex under weight of keys when plugged in. Looks good and is slim enough in my keyring that it doesn't add any bulk.

Cons: A little expensive per GB, could be faster (not a major problem). Once you lose the tiny clear plastic cap for the end, the end of the key drive is a little sharp. Should have been brushed aluminum, gets a little scratched up from my other keys.

Final Thoughts: Probably the best combination of form and function for a usb flash drive.