Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Simple, fast & reliable
I purchased this as a way to transfer large files from my PC to my friend & have been more than happy with the results. Not only does it work straight from the box (well, blister pack really), the transfer rate is good & it has handled everything I've thrown at it. I've downloaded straight to it, I've encoded files from it to my HD, & vice-verca with no problems, & although it only runs at USB 2.0 speeds, it's plenty fast enough to do all the things I bought it for. It hasn't let me down & has handled every type of file I've stored on it - I've even installed programs from it. Kingston Technology has done it again, amazing storage device, highly recommended.

Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Con Trick by IJT Direct
The main seller IJT Direct, as listed by Amazon, are conning buyers by sending out different Kingston flash drives as shown in the picture. Yes they are Kingston and yes they are 8GB, but what you get is the CAPLESS version in a different colour. Other buyers have noted this and I too received the same treatment.

I sent the item back and was promised the one shown in the picture, but I was then mysteriously and all of a sudden given a refund (minus postage of course!)

What a con! Come on Amazon sort this out!

As for anyone contemplating buying this, the item itself is very good. But don't buy it from Amazon as you won't receive the item you think you are going to get.

Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Compact, Smart, No U3, Real-time Playback
It's hard to review a product as seemingly simple as a USB Flash Drive, but I'll have a go...

I bought this Kingston Technology 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive because I wanted a Flash Drive to use with my Apple Aluminium Keyboard. If you're familiar with this keyboard you'll know it has 2 USB 2.0 ports, which is great. The problem is, the keyboard is so flat that clearance is very tight. So a poorly designed, chunky Flash Drive is unlikely to fit into it. Fortunately, this Kingston Flash Drive is so compact that it fits perfectly into either of the 2 ports on the Apple Aluminium Keyboard, and sticks out of the side by just 3cm.

Another reason why I bought this Flash Drive was for its design. It looks simple and smart. Some other Flash Drives are overly fussy with horrid colour schemes. This Flash Drive is just white and black, which, again, looks great with the Apple Aluminium Keyboard.

What repelled me from buying a SanDisk Flash Drive is their obsession...

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