Comments on: ATP ToughDrive USB Flash Drive Review

By: Alexander

Alexander — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:17:23 +0000

My Lexar flash drive fell in water yesterday, and my two PCs didn’t recognize it anymore.

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:51:13 +0000

My 4 gb toughdrive has been left in the parking lot over the weekend (fell out of my pocket) during a thundertorm and run over by at least one vehicle. I had to bend it a little to straighten but it works perfect (I’ve used this drive for 4 years). My only complaint is the cap that comes off in my pocket or briefcase, although I don’t think the retractable caps keep the dirve as clean. I need to step up to 8 or 16gb so I’ll check out the others all of you are suggesting.

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By: Don

Don — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:18:21 +0000

the Wallet Flash seems to be better…
see the Popular Mechanics test results – http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/reviews/4215802.html

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:45:40 +0000

best review ever, thx!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:38:41 +0000

@lloyd: Yeah, I like to go above and beyond the call of duty to review stuff for you guys, but I decided that I better not ruin one of my kitchen gadgets this time around

By: lloyd

lloyd — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:29:14 +0000

Loved the review, especially the last 2 accounts of attempted and successful flashdrivicide. I was half-hoping for a will-it-blend test but it might be a tad dangerous and I suppose copyright-infringing (perhaps a will-it-pulse? test is in the cards).

By: FubarGuy

FubarGuy — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:41:50 +0000

Interesting, I’ve already killed 3 USB Drives of various manufacturers by the simple act of washer/dryer combo. (The washing part seemed to be okay, but once they hit the dryer it was Game Over.) I recently ordered a Corsair Flash Voyager 16GB since it claims to be “Water and shock resistant” also, but I don’t think I’ll subject it to intentional abuse the way you did! Great review as always.

By: Geakz

Geakz — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:59:47 +0000

Anyone knows that painting anything camo and attaching a carbiner makes it indestructible. Nice thorough review.
I’ve put a Titanium (another moniker for indestructible) Sandisk Micro through the washer before (twice!) and it still worked – after it dried out thoroughly.

By: Fatma

Fatma — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:21:54 +0000

Hi, i love how you guys like to test things , i’m going to start going to college to become a computer programer and would love to do what you gadgeteers do, it seems fun. i hope to get a job like yours! by the way what’s your pay?( just kidding!)

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:53:42 +0000

@Tyler: Will Diet Coke suffice? If so, I’ll do that test later today. How long should I allow the Lexar to ‘bathe’ before I remove it?

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:51:39 +0000

@Claire: Thanks!

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:08:44 +0000

This was a great review – I really enjoyed the tests you came up with, and “Does not survive being driven over with a car” is one of the best cons I’ve seen for a product.

By: Tyler Puckett

Tyler Puckett — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:12:05 +0000

Flash media is more reliable than you think.

For the ultimate test, dump your lexar drive in a glass of coke, let it dry fully, and see if it still works.