Imation Swivel USB 2.0 FLASH DRIVE 2GB ( 17474 )

This is a great product. I have the 1GB and will be getting the 2 or 4GB one soon. I love the swivel feature - I've lost caps to other drives before - and the USB 2.0 speed is decent as well. The drive works well with every OS I've tried: several Linux 2.4/2.6 distros (Gentoo, RH, Debian, and Slack based), Mac OSX, Sun Solaris, and yes, even Windows.

The clip-on mini lanyard (about 5cm long) is strong and easy to snap on and off for quick use. It uses a miniature version of the plastic clips seen on backpacks and sporting equipment. One end has a loop to put on a lanyard or keyring. Just squeeze the sides and two pieces separate easily from one another. Push the pieces back together, and there is a satisfying 'snap' letting you know this thing isn't going anywhere.

But the major selling point of this product line for me is the WRITE PROTECT SWITCH. It seems I cannot find any other brand of USB flash drive with this feature. I have a necessity for...Read more

I had this flash drive before but it was a one gigger. When I lost it I knew I wanted to get the same one. It is great. Small, sleek looking and I love the swivel that enables me to hide the connector and keep it clean.

Its small enough that I keep it in my pocket. Its made well and a great flash drive.

My only wish is that they would make the Imation Swivel Flash Drive in a larger size.

I bought this drive because, as far as my research showed me, this model had a read-only switch that allowed you to disable writing to the drive. I needed this functionality as a computer technician working with malware infected systems, to install software, etc. and not worry about infecting my drive. Unfortunately this drive doesn't have that switch. It works great otherwise, though! Quality, inexpensive, small, and you can't lose the cap! =)