Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive CMFUSB2.0-8GB by CORSAIR VALUE SELECT
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Digital camera reviews of Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive CMFUSB2.0-8GB
Digital camera Review: EXCEEDING PLEASED with all aspects associated with my new Corsair
Summary: 5 Stars
My first USB flash drive EXCEEDED my expectations because:
- after a $20 rebate, it cost less than $18;
- to date, customer service has been excellent; and
- copying a 3 GB .dvr-ms file, using Windows Explorer to CUT and PASTE, write at 8.1 MB/s, read at 25.5 MB/s. Both over 180% higher than Corsair's spec'd average sequential write and read speeds.
I purchased this drive to copy files larger than 4 GB, and had no problems copying multiple smaller files, less than 4 GB, to its maximum FAT32 capacity. But when I tried to copy a 6.5 GB file, I got the error: "The disk in the destination drive is full. Insert a new disk to continue."
For FAT32 drives, I learned that the maximum transferrable file size is limited to 4 GB. To copy larger files, they must be formatted to NTFS (which are not hot-swappable). However, using Device Manager, you can safely remove it from the USB port - a hassle for some, but a SOLUTION for me!!
After purchasing a 2nd Corsair 8GB drive, with rebate, less than $7 (not from Amazon), I am NOT as happy. Using the same tests, my 2nd Corsair 8GB is over 25% SLOWER.
For additional insight and details, refer to my community post found here... [...]
Digital camera Review: Easy to Use
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first flash drive and I wanted a large one because I had huge game files to transfer from a desktop to laptop computer. This made the job easy and painless. The transfer was from an XP to Vista and I didn't encounter any problems. Great product.Digital camera Review: Excelent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to have a 512mb pendrive that I carried along and a 40GB HDD for mass storage but with this 8GB USB pendrive, I can forget about that and still have enough space to store everything. The rubber case is pretty awesome and being waterproof and shock resistant, makes it much more secure. The Crypting software that comes with the unit is also pretty useful as it lets you keep your most important data under a safe folder which nobody can access but you. Excellent product!Digital camera Review: Excellent Corsair 8GB USB Fast Read/Write Stick
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a USB stick that I could carry an operating system (Linux) and files on. This Corsair 8GB stick came with excellent reviews in the trade press. Plus the price is low. It's small size (and usb cable, if needed) makes it easy to use. Both my Windows PC and my Mac found it with no difficulty. The speed of transfer is rapid. It's a great way to carry one's backup. I have one quibble and it's so minor as to be irrelevant: the cap is just a push on sleeve which means be careful so you don't lose it. If it had a click push on it would help. When my IT support guys saw it and heard the price, they all went online immediately and ordered one. Excellent recommendation!Digital camera Review: Excellent product; Watch the cap!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great USB flash memory drive with large storage capacity and good speed. The protective shell is very sturdy and does a great job protecting the insides. I have purchased several models of these Corsair Voyagers. The protective cap fell off and disappeared from the first 8Gig Voyager very soon after I got it. I sent Corsair an e-mail and they sent me a new cap. The cap on the 32Gig Corsair Voyager I purchased this past month seems to stay on much better. I think Corsair got wise to the problem and changed the inside surface of the cap to increase friction. The cap is no longer a problem.