Verbatim Store \’n\’ Go 8GB USB HD Drive

Author

Zevia
Senior Administrator and Review Coordinator USA
Article posted 30 Jun 06 10:51

Conclusion

Positive:


  • USB Connection for universal compatibility

  • High capacity portable storage

  • Cross platform compatibility- Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems (mobile launch pad only available in Windows)

  • No external power supply required

  • Carrying case with felt on inside to protect the device and Velcro to hold in place

  • Large Blue led indicator enables user to see that the drive is in use

  • Small design increases portability

  • Malleable USB connection provides less chance of accidental damage to USB interface.

 

Negative:


  • Will not attach to a keychain

  • Not Waterproof

  • No data security or encryption software included

 

Conclusion:


Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go USB 8GB HD Drive is well designed for ease of use and compatibility.  The device also provides a launch pad that is very useful and is cross compatible with three Operating System types.  It’s a very attractive looking case and it’s USB connection is very accommodating to whatever situation is presented (e.g. doesn’t require pulling out a machine to connect the device).  In addition the way the device connects to a machine is through a standard USB connection fitting; therefore, there is no case type or instance where this device would have difficulty interfacing with the host pc.  The high speed USB 2.0 and huge storage capacity are also big positives.  The software is previously loaded on the device therefore there is no prepatory work required/involved.  The overall performance of this drive is in line and very competitive with other manufacturers’ mass storage products.  Finally the price as tested was 165.99 USD which makes this device more economical than others of its caliber.

To sum this drive up in one sentence…”The Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go USB 8GB HD Drive is a well designed, large capacity, very economical drive that offers program functionality and cross compatibility that would be highly satisfying to any user”.

You may discuss/comment this review below or in this forum thread.

 

Special thanks to:


for providing the Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go USB 8GB HD Drive used in this review. Verbatim remains evolutionary in data storage technology and is one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry.

2 Comments

jims47
Posts: 31
Posted on: 29 Jul 06 02:42
I was considering purchasing one of these, now, thanks to the review I believe I will
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 26 Feb 08 08:29
hello mr sale manager, i would like to buy 8gb usb hd drive or 12gb hd drive, what model you have, please let me i how buy it, thank you, ringo wong

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