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LaCie iamaKey 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130871 (Silver)

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 330 ratings
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Brand LaCie
Memory Storage Capacity 16 GB
Hardware Interface USB 2.0
Special Feature Lightweight
Compatible Devices Mobile

About this item

  • Sturdy metal key design; fits on a keyring
  • Ultra mobile and lightweight with generous 16GB storage capacity
  • Gold SIP technology; water and scratch resistant
  • Hot-pluggable; cross platform technology
  • Fast transfer rates; up to 10 MB in write mode and 30 MB in read mode
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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, 8GB and 16 GB 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.

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Customers appreciate the flash drive's functionality, durability, and design. They find it works well under Windows 7, has a classy look, and is reliable. Many appreciate its size, which fits conveniently on a keychain or in a pocket. The USB drive quality is satisfactory, though some dislike the plastic cap. Opinions vary on speed and value for money.

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89 customers mention "Functionality"64 positive25 negative

Customers appreciate the flash drive's functionality. They say it works well under Windows 7, is sturdy, and has a good value. Many find it practical and convenient, saying it's the best combination of form and function for a USB flash drive.

"...Besides the aesthetics, the product has functioned great and had no problems. 8 GB of storage is great for such a compact design...." Read more

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

"...There's never been a problem with design, speed, and functionality...it's just that there was some question about how durable this thing is, and..." Read more

"...Now, i had to edit my review as the Key just died after i bought it in June 2009...." Read more

74 customers mention "Durability"57 positive17 negative

Customers like the durability of the flash drive. They say it's reliable and well-designed, able to withstand keychain storage.

"...I like almost everything about this flash drive, it is rugged, stylish, and the capacity is great for me...." Read more

"...repurchased this product about six months ago, since then it has held up fine...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...The drive is very durable. I lost the tiny plastic cap within a week or two but have not missed it at all...." Read more

71 customers mention "Size"61 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the flash drive's size. They find it convenient to carry on their keychain, like a house key. The slim design doesn't add bulk and fits well in pockets.

"...The casing is stainless steel and fits very conveniently on my keychain...." Read more

"...The flash drive is extremely thin and fits in my pocket great!..." Read more

"...Looks good and is slim enough in my keyring that it doesn't add any bulk...." Read more

"This flash drive is really cool. It fits on a key chain and more or less looks like just another key...." Read more

68 customers mention "Design"68 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the flash drive's design. They find it attractive, inconspicuous, and easy to carry around. The idea is praised as genius.

"...I love the design. Why didn't anyone think of this before??? The casing is stainless steel and fits very conveniently on my keychain...." Read more

"...I like almost everything about this flash drive, it is rugged, stylish, and the capacity is great for me...." Read more

"Pros Looks great, feels great. Very inconspicuous, everyone I've shown it to immediately asks where I got it from...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

28 customers mention "Usb drive quality"25 positive3 negative

Customers like the flash drive quality. They say it's fast, has 2GB online storage, and is a nice thumb drive. Some find it durable enough to live on, while others say it's not durable enough to live on. However, most customers find it cool and useful. The drive is described as great, coolest, and perfect for jump drives.

"This flash drive is really cool. It fits on a key chain and more or less looks like just another key...." Read more

"While this drive is very cool (albeit slow as everyone else has pointed out), it's completely worthless when it dies within 6 months..." Read more

"...This accomplishes that very well. It lets me have a flash drive on hand at almost all times, which is super helpful...." Read more

"...Makes it the perfect jump drive for me, because that's probably not the only time I'll do that." Read more

43 customers mention "Speed"19 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the flash drive's speed. Some find it fast and great if you are not short on time, saying it hooks up quickly to every computer. Others mention it is slow and the transfer speed is terrible, taking 2 hours and 18 minutes to transfer 3.68 GB.

"...Transfers are a little slow. Edit - 01/06/2010 I would NOT buy this product again...." Read more

"...There's never been a problem with design, speed, and functionality...it's just that there was some question about how durable this thing is, and..." Read more

"...Cons: A little expensive per GB, could be faster (not a major problem)...." Read more

"...It is definitely a faster USB drive...." Read more

25 customers mention "Value for money"14 positive11 negative

Customers have different views on the flash drive's value for money. Some find it well worth the price, with plenty of memory and solid metal construction. Others consider it overpriced for what you get, with a cheap plastic cover covering the contacts.

"...All in all, I believe it was worth every penny. It has been at least 6 months now and has held up better than expected...." Read more

"...issue with the product is that for an 8 GB USB flash drive, it's pretty pricey...." Read more

"...This one is very durable! Well worth the price! It's the best price VS durability out there!..." Read more

"...Waste of money, fortunately I have backups on other drives but not worth the headache of rebuying this flash drive...." Read more

25 customers mention "Plastic cap"0 positive25 negative

Customers are unhappy with the plastic cap on the flash drive. It's loose and easily falls off. The tip that protects the contacts falls off easily.

"...The cap seemed pretty chinsey and it fell off and became lost within a week...." Read more

"...Cons Plastic tip that protects the contacts falls off easily, but the contacts seem to be holding up just fine...." Read more

"...The drive is very durable. I lost the tiny plastic cap within a week or two but have not missed it at all...." Read more

"...a protective cover for the connector end, but it's pretty inconvenient to keep it on there...." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
Great idea
I instantly fell in love with this thing the moment I took it out of the package. Until I got it, I was using a SanDisk Cruzer Titanium on my keychain, and this is so much more convenient.Perfect!
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  • SonSon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, but pricey for what it is
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2009
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    I've had the LaCie 8GB USB drive for a month now and it's worked perfectly.

    I love the design. Why didn't anyone think of this before??? The casing is stainless steel and fits very conveniently on my keychain. There's no worry of it falling off the keychain as the loophole is part of the casing, unlike other USB flash drives that have a loophole that has a possibility of breaking off.

    Besides the aesthetics, the product has functioned great and had no problems. 8 GB of storage is great for such a compact design. The plastic cap that is provided to protect the contacts hasn't fallen off or gotten lost yet, though I can see why some might find it a problem. The good thing is that the contacts are scratch resistant and water resistant (according to the manufacturer). I got a little bit of water on it once (just a few drops) and am glad to say that it was fine.

    My only issue with the product is that for an 8 GB USB flash drive, it's pretty pricey. I paid almost $40 for mine and for that price, you could get a USB flash drive with far more capacity. My choice was driven more by the convenience factor and that I don't anticipate needing more than 8 GB of space.
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  • zvan23
    5.0 out of 5 stars great product!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2011
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    this flash drive is great! After losing multiple flash drives when the plastic piece broke where it attaches to the key chain, I found this flash drive and instantly loved the idea of it! I like almost everything about this flash drive, it is rugged, stylish, and the capacity is great for me. The flash drive is extremely thin and fits in my pocket great! I keep it in my pocket almost 16 hours a day everyday, attached to all of my other keys and have not had one problem with durability over the year that i have had it. The only thing that i did not like about the product is the cap. The cap seemed pretty chinsey and it fell off and became lost within a week. This did not cause a problem though, i have had it on my keyring without a cap for a year with no problems. Every time i show this flash drive to my friends they cannot believe that it is a flash drive! It definitely has the wow factor! I would recommend this product to a friend, no questions asked.
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  • Mark
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great low key (pun intended) flash drive!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2009
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    Pros
    Looks great, feels great. Very inconspicuous, everyone I've shown it to immediately asks where I got it from. I would definitely buy it again.

    Cons
    Plastic tip that protects the contacts falls off easily, but the contacts seem to be holding up just fine.
    Transfers are a little slow.

    Edit - 01/06/2010

    I would NOT buy this product again. My brother and I have both purchased this and carried it on our keychains. Today I find out that NEITHER flash drive will mount/be recognized by any of our computers, I've tested it on 7-8 different computers and none of them recognize it. Apparently to use the warranty you need the serial number, which is located on.....dun dun dun........THE PACKAGING OF THE PRODUCT.............NOT THE PRODUCT (flash drive) ITSELF.........so unless you were smart enough to save the packaging, the warranty is useless.

    The gold connectors are slightly scratched since the plastic tips were lost (after a couple days) but they don't look any different from when the keys used to work.

    Waste of money, fortunately I have backups on other drives but not worth the headache of rebuying this flash drive.

    Update - 07/08/11

    I couldn't help myself and repurchased this product about six months ago, since then it has held up fine. I lost the tip within the first month (again), and made sure to take photos of the packaging and document the serial number prior to discarding the packaging. Like others have said, it is definitely a conversation starter, and gets lots of questions/compliments. My girlfriend recently "borrowed" the IamaKey indefinitely, and she definitely enjoys it.

    I changed my rating to 3/5 since the new version seems to be working better, and if anything happens I at least have the warranty/serial number now.

    I went ahead and ordered the v2 of this product, and will post a review about that one as well.
    28 people found this helpful
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  • A. Con
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slim and Strong, not the fastest, wasn't expecting it to be
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2009
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    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.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Anthony Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome quality and function
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I have always been a fan of small storage devices. For a while, I was using one of those micro sdhc card readers with an 8 gb micro sd card as my usb flash drive. As many of you have probably learned, most of those card readers do not last very long. I would not trust one on a key ring, so I carried it separately. After having to redo an assignment that I had saved on my flash drive that was left at home, I needed a better solution.

    When I came across the LaCie usb drives, I was impressed. I love the design. Although the price was steep, I went ahead with the purchase. The drive is very durable. I lost the tiny plastic cap within a week or two but have not missed it at all. I keep the LaCie on my car key ring so that it is always with me. It is always recognized quickly by my mac and pc's. Transfer rates seem to be just as high as any other usb drives I have used. All in all, I believe it was worth every penny. It has been at least 6 months now and has held up better than expected.

    The price has dropped a bit since I bought mine and I am thinking about picking up another one. My classmates at school have commented on it constantly. 'Where did you get that?!?' 'Is that really a flash drive?' and my favorite: 'That is the coolest flash drive I have ever seen.' If I was rich, I would buy a dozen and hand them out to my friends. Think I may go with the rounded top one next, so I can tell them apart easily.
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  • Kevin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2017
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    does what its meant to, and at hand on the keyring
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  • Momma D
    5.0 out of 5 stars So awesome! Comes with me everywhere
    Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2015
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    This key/usb is amazing. It is on my keychain and comes with me everywhere. It is incredibly durable, and I have had it on my everyday keychain for over 5 years now, and it's still going strong. It has metal construction, which makes it more durable than plastic fobs. The usb drive has also been working flawlessly, and I use it in both Mac and PC environments. It has also carried media for smart tv's.
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  • Marco
    4.0 out of 5 stars Utile
    Reviewed in Italy on April 13, 2013
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    Pen drive dalla linea simpatica e pratica da portare sempre con se quasi ci si dimentica di averla al proprio fianco
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  • LOUIS
    4.0 out of 5 stars LaCie clé usb
    Reviewed in France on March 24, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Très bon produit. Bonne marque de mémoire externe.

    Positif : Facile à transporter.

    Négatif : Aucune protection (risque de détérioration).
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  • D28
    4.0 out of 5 stars BELLA
    Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    Funziona bene, si attacca al mazzo di chiavi senza problemi ed è molto carina esteticamente.
    La uso sempre e per ora è la chiavetta che mi è durata di più, infatti la lacie è una buona marca per chiavette usb
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