Imation's Atom Flash Drive is remarkably easy to mislay

Imation's Atom Flash Drive may not be the most capacious USB key you've ever seen -- heck, it's probably not even the smallest -- but it is this company's most diminutive of all time, and that just has to count for something. Available in 1/2/4/8GB sizes, these units feature Vista ReadyBoost compatibility and support for passwords while measuring less than 1.5-inches long and .5-inches wide. Slip one of these sub-1-ounce drives into your pocket today for $17.99 to $99.99, depending on capacity.

[A.C.E.R. @ Jun 26th 2008 2:36AM]

It's not really 100 bucks for an 8 gig is it!??

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Jun 26th 2008 3:16AM]

I think the added price is due to it's smaller size.

[A.C.E.R. @ Jun 26th 2008 3:24AM]

Super Talent Pico-C 8GB, small as hell and waterproof, $38.99

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=STU8GPCS

[happy_penguin @ Jun 26th 2008 3:29AM]

Agreed, capslock. But how small does someone need these things to be and is it really worth paying the premium?

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Jun 26th 2008 8:59AM]

Maybe like the high priced OCz rally drives, this one too can deliver over 30 MB/s?

[happy_penguin @ Jun 26th 2008 2:41AM]

I recently bought a Sandisk Cruzer Micro 8 GB for $45 on sale.

[Cody @ Jun 26th 2008 3:37AM]

An 8 GB Cruzer costs about $30 on amazon.com ...of course there is a shipping charge but it would still be cheaper than $45. I got a 4 GB Cruzer Titanium for $25. IMO most internet retailers are just cheaper. :)

[happy_penguin @ Jun 26th 2008 3:40AM]

Good tip, cody. But I bought mine off the shelf at that big yellow label place. Instant gratification and the price was pretty good.

[Cody @ Jun 26th 2008 3:46AM]

Yeah, at least it wasn't $100 like the one in the post. :P

[ChrisMizzleInfo @ Jun 26th 2008 3:02AM]

Take that 1950's society.

[hoorayformacs @ Jun 26th 2008 3:20AM]

Quickly! Affix it to your genitalia before you lose it!

[A.C.E.R. @ Jun 26th 2008 3:37AM]

I always know where my genitalia is but thanks for your concern.

[A.C.E.R. @ Jun 26th 2008 3:35AM]

What's with the disappearing reappearing comment magic? This site has the zaniest comments section.

[happy_penguin @ Jun 26th 2008 3:37AM]

I thought it was just me. Perhaps the editors are having fun at our expense. :P

[Tom Robertson @ Jun 26th 2008 4:10AM]

To me it's not worth it - paying a premuim for something that is just more likely to get lost? Hmmmm

[Wowotoe @ Jun 26th 2008 4:27AM]

This is not even consider small and it's very expensive!

I got this A-Data 4GB for free after the coupon earlier this year.

http://www.adata-group.com/EN/product_show.php?ProductNo=AP15ZZZBK

It's the size of paperclip and half as thick as Atom Flash drive

[Atanas Boev @ Jun 26th 2008 6:12AM]

when I saw 8gigs for $100 I first thought it's cheap. Greetings from Europe.

[Cwisfa @ Jun 26th 2008 6:50AM]

@Atanas

LOL! Me too, I'm from Australia.

A 8GB retails for what, $129?

The 16GB USB stick over here is an absolute steal at $259 :(

[Andrew Harrison @ Jun 26th 2008 10:27AM]

don't know where you are Cwisfa, but I'm in Melbourne and Centrecom are selling 8GB for $39, even Officeworks are selling them for $69. A 16GB Sony Microvault from Officeworks will set you back $129.

[Janet L. @ Jun 26th 2008 12:41PM]

I wonder if it will fit into the Olinari USB dog tag...

http://olinari.com

[ShadowKain @ Jun 26th 2008 3:47PM]

pfff. Ill stick to the cheaper Sandisk and other brands that peform admirably even though you have to uninstall the U3 software. Readyboost? Im sure everyone who knows so can agree ready boost is a complete joke.... :P