Corsair 16GB Survivor USB 2.0 Flash Drive - CMFUSBSRVR-16GB
Corsair 16GB Flash Survivor USB 2.0 Flash Drive

I've had this drive a little while now and I'm very happy with it. While it's a fine thing that the little guy can take immersion up to 200M, I was really needing something that could handle an envionment much more hostile... the bottom of my purse. There's no telling what my flash drive will encounter in there and I just don't have to worry anymore about assorted crud finding it's way into the plug. If anything gets on the outside... I can just wash it. And speaking of washing, while it hasn't happened yet, I feel sure it will survive the trip through the washing machine that it's bound to take given my poor record of checking my pockets prior to doing laundry. Mine even came with a handy USB extension plug so I can use it with those g-d awful USB ports Dell put on the front of some of their older Dimension computers... you know, the ones at the funny angle obscurred by the plastic door flap where you can't see them to get it inserted properly. As far as speed, for some reason, it was really slow when I plugged it in the first time but ever since, it's been fine. I don't transfer huge amounts of data on a regular basis but I've used it for some ginormous image files and they transferred quickly.
 
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i love this drive! i have had problems with durability of my jump drives. i keep them on my keychain, and have in the past had either the keyring break off, or the board itself gets bent. this one is as solid as you can get. i look forward to seeing how much abuse it can take. only caution is the size... keep in mind this thing is the size of or roll of quarters, and is not not the most comfortable to have in your pocket.
 
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If you want a fast read/write speed drive, do not buy this one. The case is pretty big, but seems to be rugged. It comes with a dog tag and chain so you can where it around your neck, like a true computer geek. It does work nice, but it's slow.
 
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Worked well right out of the package. Case is very rugged and should take any unexpected punishment that might come its way. As others have stated, it's a bit bulkier than others, but mostly due to the fact that the case is cylindrical in shape as opposed to flat. This still isn't much of a deterrent in my opinion, as this design completely encompasses the drive to add protection that's not typically found. The true size is closer to being about half the length and width as seen in the photo. I was surprised to find that there is also a 2 foot beaded "dog tag" type chain enclosed from which to optionally hang it, which, in my case, helps in quickly locating it no matter where I put it down. No problems to date - would buy again without hesitation.
 
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16GB for this price is amazing. The hole on either end of the screw case design allows for you to hook either the memory stick or the cover to the ring if you choose to (or both). Personally I always like my keys on my memory stick so I can't leave w/o my USB drive.
 
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We own several smaller 2-4Gb drives, but this was our first purchase of one with a 16Gb capacity. From the minute we plugged it in, it's worked flawlessly and my husband used it to transfer almost 3000 songs in one shot from a friend's computer to ours to add some variety to his mp3 player. True plug and play operation and the case seems extremely durable. No problems so far and a great value for the money.
 
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I have only been using it for a couple weeks, a couple times a week, but so far it has operated flawlessly. I replaced a much lower capacity memory stick with this. My old one had a plastic cover that had broken. I chose this memory stick because it looked like it could sustain a lot of physical abuse and not be damaged. It looks like I could run over it with a car and it would be fine--I don't think I'll be trying that though. With the rebate, and the design of the memory stick, I felt it was an excellent value.
 
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I would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted the toughest and the large space size it offers. The TrueCrypt v6.0a encryption application is okay and confusing for me. It is open source so it free. I would like a hardware version of the encryption instead of a virtual software encryption. Overall, I would recommend to anyone. The casing is super tough and it is not as big as many people think. The thickness is about the size of a penny and the length is 3-1/4".
 
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I purchased this flashdrive because of the durability. I am a military instructor in the national guards and have to have something that can take a beating and be durable in any weather. This one so far is the best I have had. I can leave this in my pocket and not have to worry about it. I have thought now about buying the 32G version, but haven't done it yet. Great product at a super price.
 
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It's probably total overkill to have something that is good to 200 meters water depth, nevertheless, this thing looks like it can take a serious beating without breaking. What I also like about it is that the cover is just as large as the rest of the drive, and so it is easy to keep track of. I've nearly lost the cover to my other jump drive before because it is so small. Yes, I know about the retractable ones they make now, so you don't need a cover, but the less moving parts, the better, IMO. The $40 rebate made this a no-brainer.
 
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Easy to use... very well protected and works fine so far.....
 
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I bought it for work, it is all so great for saving files and programs if you have to format your pc lots of room . "PERFECT PRICE"
 
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Construction is solid. Drive works as expected. It is heavy and bulky but that is what makes it physically heavy duty. I like it because sometimes when I plug a USB drive on my key chain into the computer (along with my keys), I forget to pull it out, then walk out the office and lock myself out. With this, the keys stay in my pocket. Price is good if the rebate come back.
 
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At the time of purchase, this was the cheapest 16GB drive available ($50 after rebate). I must say that I am very impressed with the build quality, though it is a little large and heavy compared to other flash drives. Very unique design, only thing is that it would be nice to be able to take the round endpiece off of the end of the drive.
 
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Brushed aluminum make this drive visually appealling and 16G capacity make it very capable. The drive worked properly out of the box, and I have yet to explore the encryption software it came loaded with. Overall a good bargain, and it has also been admired for its looks.
 
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I needed a USB device that was at least 8GB and saw this one while it was on sale. I might not have bought this one if it hadn't been on sale, but once I got it, I would definitely buy another. The aluminum case is solid and you're certain of the data being protected. My dog (killer of my last usb device) tried to gnaw on it once and now doesn't mess with it. It's a bit bulky on a keychain, but I have peace of mind that the case can take the wear and tear.
 
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Overall this drive is good. The aluminum case is nice quality, and provides great protection. I did have a problem with other things on the drive. There is a small rubber grommet that fits around the neck of drive sealing the male connector and the body, this fell out with in the first 2 minutes I was inspecting it. Also the sticker decals that are on the drive were not straight and exposed the led light of the circuit board. There are two rubber rings on the outside that are loose enough to turn but not in danger of coming off. I plan to put some super glue on these rings and the small rubber grommet to hold them in place. Other than that it is exactly as one would expect. Also keep in mind that it is not really 16gig it comes out to about 15gig.
 
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This is a great flash drive for the price. I looked at 5 other websites and they were all $20 to $35 more for this drive. The drive works great and is very durable. I highly recommend this drive to anyone who is looking for a big flash drive for under $100.
 
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