Technical Feedback:

Our test system we are using for the data is the same test rig we been using for D3D benchmarks, reviews, and we will use it again for this test. We are using SiSoftware Sandra 2005 to perform our synthetic conclusions.

Our configuration:

- Cooler Master Stacker Model STC-T01-UW Case
- LANParty™ 925X-T2 Motherboard
- Intel® Pentium® 4 550 LGA 775 3.4GHz CPU
- Corsair TwinX2 XMS2 Pro 675MHz DDR2
- Antec Neo Power 480watt Modular PSU
- NVIDIA PCX 6800Ultra 256MB ( NV45 )
- 2 x 120GB Maxtor DM9 SATA ICH6R RAID-0

SiSoftware Sandra 2005

• Combined Index : 5007 operation(s)/min
• Endurance Factor : 9.9
• 512B Files Test : 6617 operation(s)/min
• 32kB Files Test : 5181 operation(s)/min
• 256kB Files Test : 2622 operation(s)/min
• 2MB Files Test : 476 operation(s)/min
• 64MB Files Test : 16 operation(s)/min

• Run ID : LANParty on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 8:14:48 AM
• SMP Test : No
• Total Test Threads : 1
• SMT Test : No
• Dynamic MP/MT Load Balance : No
• Processor Affinity : No

• Read Performance : 19318 operation(s)/min (161 kB/sec, 0x)
• Write Performance : 2831 operation(s)/min (24 kB/sec, 0x)
• Delete Performance : 7106 operation(s)/min
• File Fragments : 1.0
• Combined Index : 6617 operation(s)/min

• Read Performance : 10734 operation(s)/min (5725 kB/sec, 32x)
• Write Performance : 2441 operation(s)/min (1302 kB/sec, 7x)
• Delete Performance : 7024 operation(s)/min
• File Fragments : 1.0
• Combined Index : 5181 operation(s)/min

• Read Performance : 3395 operation(s)/min (14485 kB/sec, 82x)
• Write Performance : 1580 operation(s)/min (6741 kB/sec, 38x)
• Delete Performance : 6779 operation(s)/min
• File Fragments : 1.0
• Combined Index : 2622 operation(s)/min

• Read Performance : 513 operation(s)/min (17510 kB/sec, 99x)
• Write Performance : 327 operation(s)/min (11162 kB/sec, 63x)
• Delete Performance : 8237 operation(s)/min
• File Fragments : 1.0
• Combined Index : 476 operation(s)/min

• Read Performance : 16 operation(s)/min (17476 kB/sec, 99x)
• Write Performance : 12 operation(s)/min (13107 kB/sec, 74x)
• Delete Performance : 3556 operation(s)/min
• File Fragments : 1.0
• Combined Index : 16 operation(s)/min

• Operating System Disk Cache Used : No
• Use Overlapped I/O : No
• Test File Size : 32MB
• Block Size : 512 byte(s)
• File Fragments : 1

• Repeated Sector ReWrite : 354 kB/s
• Sequential Sector Write : 277 kB/s
• Random Sector Write : 22 kB/s

• Total Size : 496MB
• Free Space : 496MB, 100%
• Cluster Size : 8kB

While being a synthetic test, the benchmarks shows significant gains in performance over the other synthetic test systems. We ran the test three times using Sandra 2005 and took the average reading between them.

 *Note* The read/write performance of your Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive depends on the configuration of your computer, its processor, memory and USB interface.

Real Time Video:

This movie is to merely illustrate the led activity light on the Flash Voyager, while being cool to see, we just wanted others to enjoy the product and give a little extra eye-candy.

*Note* You will need Apple Quick Time in order to view video or another player that supports *.mov extensions. File size is approximately 20MB. For best results use Right Click. "Save Target As..."

*Warning* Do not unplug or remove the Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive if the read/write LED is on or blinking. Wait for the LED to turn off before you safely remove the drive.

Final Thoughts:

The Flash Voyager from Corsair is a fast and easy way to transfer data. Being water resistant, shock proof and offering true plug and play, this device is well worth the investment. It’s small, compact and works perfect. The Flash Voyager has out classed its competition in our synthetic tests.

With Corsair backing a 10 year warranty on this device, we can firmly say it's rugged and reliable. The drive also has a blue activity LED that operates when data is being transferred, which can be seen in the Quick Time movie file that we provided.

Flash Voyager is trouncing on the competition with blazing fast bandwidth, cool looks and functionality. We highly recommend this product to anyone seeking a true trouble free plug and play memory drive. Current sizes range from 128MB to a hefty 1GB storage capability.

Pro's:

• Water Resistant
• Shock Proof
• Fastest in its class
• Excellent Design
• Superb OS Support
• True Plug & Play
• 10 Year Warranty

Con's:

• N/A

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