Introduction

USB flash memory has recently been tumbling down in price, and now you can carry around all of your important files for less than £20.

That said, most budget drives hide a substantial issue; speed. If you are routinely copying large files, a slow transfer rate can mean the difference between going to the pub and staying at the office for an extra 5 minutes. A serious problem indeed.

Due to the drop in price, faster drives are also available for more accessible prices featuring larger sizes too. Today I have the OCZ ATV Turbo 4GB USB drive that should be able to store your stuff and make transferring a quick job.

NOTE: This drive is part of a mini-roundup. Read the other reviews in this roundup; ATP ToughDrive Mini 2GB and ATP Petito 2GB

Specifications

The ATV Turbo takes speed to a whole new level for performance enthusiasts and boasts the fastest speeds on the market. Not only are these premium flash drives aggressively fast at transferring files of all types and sizes, but are optimized for Windows® Vista™ Ready Boost, offering true performance advantages to this latest operating system.

ATV Turbo flash drives feature durable and colourful rubber tread housing, which is a 100% weatherproof storage solution to keep digital files safe in any conditions, even fully submerged in water. The attached cap holder will help prevent misplacement of the protective key cover, while the chain can easily fasten to your key ring for ultimate portability.

• High Speed USB 2.0 Certified      
• Read: 33-35MB / second      
• Write: 26-30MB / second      
• True Plug and Play (Compatible with MAC OS X)      
• Dual Channel Technology      
• Available in 4GB capacities      
• Waterproof Rubber Housing      
• Orange LED Status Light      
• Lifetime Warranty