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In the days before networked PCs were common place, data was transferred from one PC to another via removable media.

10 March 2006 Review by: Stephen Skarlato, Contributing Editor

INTRODUCTION

In the days before networked PCs were common place, data was transferred from one PC to another via removable media.

This type of networking has been known as the sneaker net. The sneaker net was initially performed using the 5.25" floppy diskette, then migrated to the higher capacity 3.5" floppy diskettes. Most of Today's PCs have no floppy drives, however there is still an occasional need for the sneaker net. The advent of the USB standard and the flash drive has resolved this issue. The popular dongle type of flash drive can be easily broken or misplaced. Since we all safeguard our wallets and credit cards, why not create a credit card size flash drive?

Walletex has done just that. Here's a short take of this new device, the Wallet Flash, which claims to be the world's thinnest flash drive. Read on for the review!
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WALLET SIZED

The wallet Flash was a CES Innovations 2006 Awards Honoree.

Credit Card sized USB Flash Drive

The Wallet Flash is a USB 2.0 flash drive and is the size of a credit card.
It is available in 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB models.

World's slimmest USB Flash memory

The Wallet Flash is about the thickness of 2 credit cards.
It weighs 12 grams (.42 ounces).

Wallet Flash USB Flash Drive slips easily into your wallet credit card slot

The Wallet Flash fits nicely in a wallet credit card slot.

WATERPROOF!

Wallet Flash - a waterproof USB flash drive

The Wallet Flash is water proof. It will hopefully make it through the spin cycle.

PERFORMANCE

 

Double-sided USB Connector allows the Wallet Flash USB Flash Drive to easily connect any PC or notebook

The Wallet Flash is USB 2.0 compliant with a double sided USB connector. Data retention is rated up to 10 years. An HD Tach benchmark average read time of 8.9MB per second compares well with other USB 2.0 flash drives.

PURCHASING

You can purchase the Wallet Flash directly from Walletex here. The costs for individual drives are: 64MB for $24.99, 128MB for $29.99, 256MB for $39.99, 512MB for 74.99, 1GB for $99.99, and 2GB for $169.99.

PROS

  • Credit card sized
  • Waterproof

  • USB 2.0

CONS

  • Cost more than competitive flash drives

  • USB connector could break off

OVERALL IMPRESSION

Walletex' Wallet Flash is an innovative design which is durable, keeps data for years, and resistant to heat and water. It is definitely a good place to store one's transferable data. One downside is that the extended USB connector could get caught on something and in a worse case, break off. Walletex also offers the ability to print a company logo on the Wallet Flash making it a great marketing giveaway. All in all the Wallet Flash is a good addition to one's wallet. Therefore, I give this product the following score:
Wallet Flash USB Flash Drive scores high result at PocketNow