Corsair launches Voyager Port at CeBIT: eyes-on

In an effort to better market its flash drives as more than just this generation's floppy drive, Corsair has stepped up at CeBIT this year to introduce the Voyager Port. Put simply, this flash drive dock connects to one's PC and provides one-touch backup straight to whatever USB stick is plugged in. By including the NovaBackup 10 software, the docking station transfers a copy of a user's hard drive to any USB drive (provided that it's large enough), and while you may argue that an external HDD could do just the same, this could be a cheaper option for someone who already threw down for a capacious USB stick. Pop down below for a look at the admittedly simple device.

Corsair launches Voyager Port at CeBIT: eyes-on

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 7:40PM]

Wow. Or you could download the new (and free) version of Microsoft SyncToy and just plug the USB drive into any one of your USB ports.

BUT THIS HAS A BUTTON so it's probably worth any price.

[El Duderino Posted Mar 5th 2009 8:03PM]

You forgot the crucial point that this requires no external power (photo 7 of 15). JUST LIKE ANY OTHER FLASH DRIVE AND USB-POWERED PORTABLE HDD. Now I longer have the burden of plugging in another cord even though, considering I'm near a computer, I may very well be near a power strip. HUZZAH!!! Cigarette. ---> Just came.

[xirsteon Posted Mar 5th 2009 7:40PM]

Is that a dual mode Joystick that can also act as a intimate toy?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 7:41PM]

Judging by the flex on that forefinger, it must require a helluva press.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 7:44PM]

Exactly what I was thinking, I feel they made it to hard for the average user.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 11:27PM]

haha... beat me to it... looks like it's gonna snap

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 7:48PM]

anybody's HDD still can be backup on thumb drive these days?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 8:14PM]

Ooooooo 1 touch button backup, just like my 4 year old external hard drive with the 1 touch backup button I've never used.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 8:37PM]

Except your four year old hard drive was large enough to hold your contents 4 years ago.
Granted 64GB flash drives are out and about, it will take a long time before they ever surpass the capacities of old school hard drives.

[Tired Posted Mar 5th 2009 9:51PM]

I don't think so. Flash drives have been doubling in size every few months. We'll see 16TB flash drives long before 16TB hard drives are around.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2009 8:28PM]

is it possible to form a "S" with a finger?.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 6th 2009 2:21PM]

So rather than click, drag and drop, I'd have to pay to click on this device instead?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 6th 2009 7:20PM]

I definately see the intention here, for Neophyte users to be able to backup their machines
I dont think corsair is aiming this product at seasoned IT folks or backup experts, but it definately has its place among end users.

The Novastor software they are utilzing is pretty robust just in case some of us IT folks decide to get on board.