CD Cyclone 128 MB Flash Key USB Pen Drivestorage Device

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B7LO
• Item model number: 4003
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

Product Description
The Cyclone Flash Key transfers data instantaneously and recognizes immediately as another drive. It has no moving parts. Drop it into your pocket or toss it to a friend. The Cyclone Flash Key plugs into a standard USB port and requires no software. It is ideal for quickly transferring files from a laptop to a desktop or vice versa and is perfect for any file format.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for a basic, high-capacity USB flashdrive, October 4, 2002

By	Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This device is a no frills, high-value peripheral that you can literally plug in and use to transport files or extend your file system.

Unlike some other USB flash memory devices that come with password protection and additional utilities, this one is simply storage with no features beyond that. The value stems from the cost, which is among the least expensive of the devices I considered. One unique feature that I especially like is that it does not require drivers for Windows 98 - all other USB flash drives I considered required them. ALthough I haven't tested it, the manufacturer claims that it is compatible with all versions of Windows from 98 to XP, and also for the Mac OS.

I initially purchased mine to use for transporting files, but found that the best use (for me) was to use it as file system extension for my e-mail client. This works remarkably well for me because I use both an IBM ThinkPad and a Sony Viao laptop (both of which are running Windows 98 SE) and synchronizing e-mail between the two machines is a chore. I now have my e-mail client configured to store my e-mail on the flash drive, and plug the flash drive into whichever of the laptops I happen to be using at the time. This alone makes the flashdrive invaluable.

Note that on some systems with side-by-side USB ports that the flashdrive may prevent you from using the other port because of its width. My ThinkPad has a port in the rear and one on the right side, so that didn't pose problems, but the Sony laptop's USB ports are close together and when the flashdrive is plugged I couldn't squeeze the connector for my mouse into the adjacent port - I solved this by purchasing a mini-USB hub that is powered by the USB port, but this is something you need to know before purchasing this particular flashdrive.

Despite that minor problem I am pleased with the device and am especially happy that I now have a solution to the e-mail synchronization problem that has plagued me for years.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9 Stars SUPER-COOL, October 22, 2003

By	FrankF (TN-USA) - See all my reviews

This is a very dependable device. I have over 1 year of use on it and still have 2 files in perfect condition from my first use. I have loaded this baby with everything - pictures, mp3's, word documents for school, work, spreadsheets, presentations and even Software patches for distribution on isolated network machines. It is incredibly dependable, has never lost any data needs no batteries and works with any machine that has a USB port using Plug and Play. It has taken moderate physical abuse without failure. It is super simple to install and use, exactly like another hard drive in operation, but has not internal moving parts to wear out. It is light as a feather about 1/2" thick and hangs around my neck with the convenient lanyard. I recommend the CD-Cyclone, the designers did a fine job.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shrunken mixed blessing, May 8, 2003

By	Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I ended up with this device when my wife swapped me for a Lexar thumb drive. Not the worst trade because the Lexar was so tiny I couldn't pick it out from a pocket full of change and sticks of gum. The only problem with the Cyclone is that's it's a fraction too wide to fit into my crowded hub without removal of an adjacent plug (Cyclone provides an extension cable for this purpose). Also, if the keychain hole were on the cover instead of the unit, it would be simple to remove it and insert it.

These came along just as I was considering the purchase of two burners or Zip drives to negotiate between my machines at home and at work. Good thing I waited. Now I await the day when everything a student needs--his text books and written compositions, not to mention MP3's, will all be stored on one of these babies. On the other hand, imagine the headache of collecting 30 of these from a class of students and hearing countless tales of woe ("I lost my thumb drive"). Maybe the world of miniaturization is not all gravy.