Corsair Padlock 2 8GB Review - PAGE 1

The Corsair Padlock 2

Just about every one that considers himself an avid computer user probably owns a flash drive, those that don't own one have probably found many occasions where they could have used one. However, a few users, both newer and more experienced, may still be living a life without this precious commodity. To some this is almost a life not worth living. My advice to these few users, is to splurge and pick up a $25 drive. Who knows, they may at one point come into contact with data that needs storing!

So now that you've finally decided to purchase the essential commodity of a flash drive, which one are you going to choose? Do you want something that can store an insane amount of gigabytes, or are you looking for something that will occasionally transfer one or two documents? Another feature to keep in mind is security, and I don't just mean security on the software side. While you probably don't need a drive that can be taken 200m underwater and thrown off a four story building, they're still out there.

If you're looking for a drive more on the software side of security, well, Corsair might have just the thing. Today I'll be taking a look at the Corsair Padlock 2 which, as you've probably guessed, is a flash drive. However, this isn't your normal 8GB flash drive, it was designed entirely to protect your data. How does it do so you ask? Well for starters its housing is an extremely durable "Shock-Proof" rubber. I don't intend to throw the drive around to test its "Shock-Proofness", but it does feel as though the drive can sustain a beating.

The drive also protects your data on the software side of things. Your data will be under the protection of a 256-bit encryption, plus the drive has a user set PIN. For those of you that are wondering, yes, the buttons are actually on the flash drive. Before using it, you'll need to key in your 4 to 10 digit PIN which will unlock the drive. The drive automatically locks when it is removed from your computer. To top it off, the drive is backed by a hefty 10 year warranty.