Victorinox, in partnership with Swissbit, the renowned Swiss electronics firm, has created the SwissMemory, a handy 2-1/4-inch (58 millimeter) tool. This high-performance, portable data storage device provides a convenient way to transport pictures, music, and data files from home to office. It"s also very convenient while traveling on business and you need a backup for an important presentation, as it can be readily available and attached to your keychain. Additional handy features include a blade, scissors, ballpoint pen, and red LED light.
Feature Details:
- Size: 2-1/4 inches / 58 millimeters
- Tools: knife blade, scissors, nail file, screwdriver tip, ballpoint pen, and red LED light
- 128 MB data storage device
- Includes USB cable for connection to a PC or Mac
- Compatible with Windows 98, SE, Me, 2000, and XP; Mac OS 8.6 and higher; and Linux Kernel 2.4x and higher
About Victorinox
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener"s mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer"s and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.
REVIEWS:
1) Victorinox SwissMemory 128 MB USB Storage Device: Not only did the Swiss Memory storage device arrive quickly, it was just what I needed. I had purchased one for my husband two years ago and decided to treat myself to one as well. Besides the tools included, the USB flash drive is being utilized completely.
2) Very handy: I"ve had this little guy for over a year now and I love it. I love having these useful items handy at all times. The drive detaches so if you need that part on the plane you can just stick it in your pocket. The only thing I would do different is get a larger drive but the 128MB is good for most things.
3) Incredibly tough: I went swimming this morning and forgot to take this knife out of my pocket. I swam for a good 30 minutes with the knife completely submerged in salt water. I assumed it was ruined.
I can"t believe it, but after drying out for a few hours--not only does the light still work, but so does the usb memory--I didn"t lose anything on there.
Incredible, incredible, incredible. Victorinox has made a believer out of me.
4) Traveling with this device: A couple of the reviewers mentioned that you cannot carry-on this item with you on planes, and yes, this is true of any "knife" post 9/11. However, you can put this device (and any other pocket knife for that matter) into CHECKED luggage. I"ve taken this item with me inside my checked luggage through many airports without problem.
5) Takes a lickin": OK so it is more expensive than other drives and will get you in trouble if you try to fly with it.
I dropped my drive in the street outside my home and did not find it until a week later (in New England, in February). It had obviously been run over a few times, as the red plastic cover had broken off, and the rain had taken its toll on the metal shell, which was a little rusty.
But it worked! I got my data back!
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