Super-Talent Pico USB drives: lose 'em even faster
By Nilay Patel 
posted Apr 8th 2008 10:20PM
posted Apr 8th 2008 10:20PM
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World's smallest, my ass. I bought one of these on Amazon.com some time ago: http://www.amazon.com/DATA-MICRO-Reader-microSD%2BUSB-interface/dp/B000VE2PCG
It's awesome--smaller, and is a Micro SD card reader, to boot ($25 for 2GB, not too shabby). It is so small it barely protrudes from a USB port. There's no 8GB version, though, so I suppose this Pico drive has the edge there.
Why would anyone need a USB drive that small?!
I have a really small one like this to keep on my keyring. It's big enough as it is so having a micromini Sony is nice. 8gb would be much better.
Lawl @ Mark.
and why wouldn't you need a flash drive that small? Just think of the cool-factor for the first hour that you haven't accidentally swallowed it yet!
Yeah, I don't carry any of mine on my keychain because my pockets are packed enough. A really small one would be nice.
Why would anyone need a flash drive any bigger?
BECAUSE... You will have to swallow it when the feds come for your kiddie porn
I own a 2gb stick that's basically the same physical size and will be getting this. Why would you want one this small? Because, for me, its actually harder to lose. You see, I keep it in my wallet and I always have my wallet. Hence, I always have my thumb drive. My wallet has a flap for the driver license that folds down and covers the pocket that I put the thumb drive in, so when my wallet is in my pocket there is no way for the usb drive to fall out of it. And the thumb drive is so thin you can't tell its in the wallet. Normal sized thumb drives were always one more thing to keep in my pocket so I usually kept it in my bag. But I often find that I needed the drive for a chance IT support session in places where I don't carry my bag (seeing as that just goes with me to and from work and I often forget it for just that). Plus, I don't trust usb drives on key changes, etc so I like how something this small is protected by my wallet.
I'm sure I've seen a smaller black one somewhere. The part that sticks out of the computer is only like 4-5mm. Waay smaller that the above.
Following tyguy's comment, I have the 8GB Sony Pocket Mini Bit (outside of Japan called Micro Vault I think) drive, which is about this size, and sure enough, I always keep it in my wallet. It's definitely more convenient for me than a keychain would be, as it basically takes up no room at all. I'm typing this post off a Portable Firefox installation right now, actually.
How big is the Kingmax Super Stick ?
nmind just found it:
"Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 0.5 x 0.1 inches"
So the Kingmax one is even smaller...
no this one is smaller (if the picture is correct over engadget) it says its 31.3mm. if google conversion is right then its only 1.23 inches long, not 1.5.
And besides, I think the Kingmax one is maxed (cough cough) at 4Gb. Certainly not King. This one says 8Gb.
maybe you could hack an ipod and stick one of these on the inside
Ummm... no.
I would lose it.
i bet you're wondering when you could do the same with your virginity, eh?
@Anonymoose
Prick.
Lets keep them at this size please. No smaller.
thats what she said
looks like my eePC is getting an upgrade.
welcome to the world of yesterday's news, aka engadget. i already have the pico c (smallest form) in 4gb. 15 bucks on ebay.
Yeah, slick... this is the 8GB version.
Yay! Finally something to fit into my MBA!
Yeah, now you have no USB ports left.
(Except if you open it up.)
My A-data microSD reader (with card inserted) is smaller, actually.
That doesn't make it any less ridiculous though.
I wanna buy it but I cant find it anywhere. Can someone tell me where? (like maybe a whole address so that I can just copy and paste, then buy)
I bought the KingMax super stick 4GB for $17 from this place: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=013194&cid=990.420
I also bought 2 of the 1GB versions for $7 each...they even come with a keychain springy-robe-thingy and a tiny silicon sleave...plus it has a lifetime warranty and it completely waterproof. I use it constantly...
http://www.ewiz.com/query.php?categry=0&s=super+talent+pico&Go+Search%21.x=0&Go+Search%21.y=0&search=y
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=super+talent+pico&category0=
I'm more interested in SuperTalent because they have the fastest drives available:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/memory/display/4gb-usbflash-roundup_17.html
Woot for tactics
For the record, no affiliation, just another whore for numbers. Besides who likes waiting for file transfers? Spent a while looking for fast ones, the only thing better I found than the SuperTalent is the OCZ Rally2 Tubo, but the SuperTalent was 40% the price.
Actually if was to shill for anyone, it would probably have to be http://xbitlabs.com . ;) Great reviews, very concise computer news.
the jump drive air™ ?
8 Gigs for thirty five dollars is not bad at all.
Sony has one of these called the MicroVault. It's 31x15cm
Yes, I have one of the 4GB versions.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000F9LRZI/ref=dp_otherviews_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&img=1
31x15cm?! THAT'S FREAKIN' HUGE.
:-D I
It's not how small your USB drive is, it's how big the storage capacity is.
I have several of the Kingmax Super Sticks.
It is fun going through security at the airport with them hidden in my socks and even in my mouth as they are waterproof.
This one might be small enough to hide in your nostril or other bodily opening of your choice.
Honestly I do keep several on a lanyard around my neck. I use dabs of my wifes nail polish to keep track of which is which. They are small enough that I almost don't notice them.
I have a Kingmax and it's awesome. Some ask why would you need a drive this small. I keep mine tucked in my wallet, and it's worked great. I had lost two bigger ones from my keychain when the connections broke.
By the way, I wish cameras would just use an internal USB port that could take small USB flash drives like this one, instead of using SD/CF/MS/xD cards. It would make it easier to transfer images to your computer if your computer doesn't have a built-in card reader.
What is this? USB for ants?!?!? It should be at least...2 times as big.
is this the pico C model?
I actually think I have a friend with one that is smaller than this. So 8 GB of lies and slander. LIES AND SLANDER!
Im going to buy one. I modded my Dell 700M with an internal USB hub for a bluetooth dongle, but I still have a free slot. So ill just slide one of these in for internal storage.
eWiz sells them for about $30
https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=STU8GPCS
Dear Engadget,
at least two web sites are plagiarizing your articles:
http://www.ifiwasamillionaire.com/flash-drive/super-talent-pico-usb-drives-lose-em-even-faster/
http://www.electronicsinfoline.com/News/New_Gadgets/Storage_Media/super-talent-pico-usb-drives-lose-em-even-faster.html
how is this news? and there is already smaller although I've lost 2 already I find these hard to beat.
http://www.pqi.com.tw/product2.asp?CATE1=163&PROID=286
Good job, you found a 2gb drive. Keep up the good work.