Imation intros redesigned Pivot, new Pivot Plus flash drives

As if you didn't have enough options when scouting a totally locked down flash drive, Imation is cranking out a revamped Pivot and an all new Pivot Plus to quell your paranoia. As for the former, it provides "software encryption software," ReadyBoost compatibility and capacities up to 8GB, while the all new Pivot Plus ups the ante with 256-bit AES hardware encryption. And just in case you're still worried, the drive also features "one password-protected partition that only allows storage of encrypted data and a tamper-resistant housing." As for the refreshed Pivot, it's slated to land later this quarter in the US for $29.99 to $199.99, while the ultra-secure Pivot Plus is available as we speak in 1/2/4/8GB sizes for $69.99 to $249.99.

[Ghen Posted Jan 6th 2008 1:14PM]

Tamper resistant.. Except for maybe oh, I dunno... The handy philips screwdriver I have on my keychain right next to my USB thumb drive?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2008 1:30PM]

Reminds me of the PQI i261

http://www.pqi.com.tw/product2.asp?oid=19&catE1=19&PROID=296

I'm a sucker for PQI'S flash drives. I'm showing considerable restraint by only owning ~5 of them.