Verbatim USA was kind enough to send us their latest USB drive: Store ‘n’ Go 12GB USB HD Drive. The USB HD Drive supports 12GB of storage space with built-in USB 2.0 connectivity and it’s preloaded with Mobile Lauchpad, the “start” menu for your USB HD Drive. It also has the capability of auto-synchronize between computers and the USB drive. The design is sleek and compact, convenient for carrying and transporting files.

Corporate Information:

About Verbatim: Since its beginning in 1969, Verbatim® has been at the forefront of the evolution in data storage technology. Today, more than 30 years later, Verbatim remains one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry.

Customer-driven, Verbatim is known for adding considerable product value--above and beyond its competitors--to established media technology. As an industry pioneer, Verbatim is recognized for the role it plays in early product development and commercial product introduction of new technologies. Verbatim's leadership role is especially apparent in the evolution of optical media recording including MO and the CD/DVD family of products.

Along with its technological innovations, Verbatim has always been recognized universally for its superior manufacturing practices. Verbatim was the first media company to receive ISO certification, the de facto standard for quality management systems worldwide. This commitment to quality translates into consistent product performance and reliability. In addition, Verbatim provides toll-free technical support and service to enable its customers to maximize the performance of its products.

As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a recognized world leader in the chemical and computer industries, Verbatim is ideally positioned to take advantage of changes in the market while continuing to challenge the frontiers of data storage.

Product Information:

The new Store ‘n’ Go Drive makes it convenient for users to keep vital information such as emails, photos, personal calendars, presentations and video files available at all times.  The sleek USB storage device comes pre-loaded with Mobile Launchpad, a utility for downloading applications that can be run directly from the Verbatim USB Drive. Mobile Launchpad also allows users to have complete access to personal files and data without loading the content on a guest system. For quick and immediate access, the drives can also be used in the familiar drag 'n' drop mode.

Providing a true portable working environment with a flip-out USB connector and USB extension cable, the unit is highly compact and delivers high performance, low power consumption and superior reliability.  With the device, users can carry and access up to 12 hours of MPEG-1 video, about 6,000 300-DPI photos, 6 hours of DVD-quality video or tens of thousands of personal or business documents.

The tremendous capacity, combined with Mobile Launchpad, makes it convenient for users to store mobile applications on the Store ‘n’ Go USB Drive, ready to use wherever they go. Many applications specifically designed to enhance the portable experience are available for download online. Programs include mobile photo databases, ID/Password management tools, and applications which use the drive to log in from any computer and make Internet phone calls or have online chats.

A stand-out in both design innovation and durability, the hot-pluggable 12GB Store ‘n’ Go Drive has a polymer enclosure to provide shock resistance to the hard disc inside.  With gently rounded corners, the slender case fits comfortably in the hand.  When moving between different locations, the drive can be placed in its designer travel wallet and slipped into your pocket, purse, attaché or backpack.

Using the rugged swing-out USB connector, the hot-pluggable Store ‘n’ Go Drives can be easily moved from computer to computer without having to shut down or reboot the system. For added convenience and usage flexibility, Verbatim also provides a USB extension cable to make it easy to connect to a personal or guest computer. When connected to a computer, the blue center area of the drive lights up, showing the drive is connected and powered.  The area blinks when information is being transferred between drive and computer.

The drive’s compact size makes it easy for students to carry research and class project files from school to home. Consumers can plug the device into a friend’s or family member’s computer and instantly share slideshows of family photos, vacation videos and personal MP3 selections. Busy executives who are constantly on-the-go can use a Store ‘n’ Go USB Drive to keep the latest company presentations, customer and partner contact information, databases, spreadsheets and key business files with them at all times, without having to carry their notebook systems.  And, with the convenience of being able to carry diagnostic/repair, configuration and application files in their pocket, Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go USB Drive is also a compelling storage solution for IT personnel and service technicians.

Drive Specifications:

What’s inside the box?

The USB HD Drive we received was secured inside a retail package.

Front

Rear

Information on the back of the package

It is time to open the retail package and observe what’s inside it…

The package includes the following items:

• Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go USB HD Drive 12GB
• Travel wallet
• USB extension cable
• Quick Start Guide

Now let’s take a closer look at the drive itself:

 
Drive front and rear

 
Drive with USB connector

 
Drive when connected to a computer

Led status indicator:

• Blue LED on: Device is connected and ready for use
• Orange LED flashing: Device is in use (data is being accessed or transferred)

Compared to one of our smallest USB flash drive: SanDisk Cruzer Micro, this Verbatim drive doesn’t look big at all.

Now, let us connect the drive and check out the features and program bundle on the next page…

Conclusion

System Set-up