Sony MicroVault Plus USB 2.0 Flash Drive 2GB with Virtual Expander USM2GJ

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 7 x 5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A2AIGO
• Item model number: USM2GE/V
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2005

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

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What was the first reviewer talking about?, July 15, 2007

By	James L. Hawkins III "Kenpo Ju Jitsu Instructor" (MD, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My brother brought this drive over my house a few days ago and said it was on sale at circuit city for $20. I went there saturday and caught the last day of the sale. Lucky me! The drive performs as advertised and transfers FAST. I think the first reviewer was using a USB 1.0 port instead of 2.0 port...or something like that as I filled up the drive with multiple files from multiple different folders from multiple different hard drives simultaneously (trying to make the process as slow as possible to test his/her claim) and still clocked in well under the 5 minute mark. Awesome design, awesome functionality, and the compression software gives you as much as 6GB of virtual space. I've tested it up to about 5.5GB so far with no file fidelity issues. Now that's saying something! Another quality Sony prouct. Too bad the sale is now over as $20 was really a steal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slick Design, Fast and Convenient, July 9, 2007

By	Bobby T. (Manhattan, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I was initially a bit uneasy about the earlier reviewer's claim of slow transfer speeds but with a sale at Circuit City for $20 bucks, I figured I had nothing to lose by trying it out. My initial impression after opening the package was that the drive's plastic felt a bit flimsy but as long as you aren't going to be having an elephant stomping on this, I think you'll be fine. Transfer speeds are excellent; a 1gb file took about five minutes. A neat feature is that the drive was designed without a cap (easy to lose), rather, it has a retractable usb connector that slides out when in it is in use; this makes for a slick looking design. There is an opening for attachment to a keychain, unfortunately, it doesn't come with a thread or chain. Normally, I'd deduct a star for that (how cheap can they be?) but I have to give Sony credit for a better looking design over its competitors. Finally, since I tested this on a Mac, I wasn't able to test the virtual expander.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great flash drive, July 7, 2007

By	A Reviewer (USA) - See all my reviews

Sony microvault flash drive is a nice little memory drive. Speed is not slow; writing 5mb took only a couple of seconds. With virtual expander program that is loaded in the drive, it automatically compresses the data & allows the 2GB memory to store 4GB. The data decompresses when it is downloaded from the drive. The drive feels well made and solid with retractable USB connector. I am very satisfied with this drive!