Britain's biggest technology magazine
SEARCH FOR: IN:
Guest  Level 00    Register Log in

Product Reviews

Removable Storage
Sony Micro Vault Pro 2GB  [Computer Shopper]
COMPANY: Sony PRICE: £189  inc VAT
RATING: ISSUE: 201  DATE: Nov 04
   

If you find your USB key doesn't have enough storage on it, Sony's Micro Vault Pro is a decent alternative. Its 2GB of storage should cope with most demands.

About the thickness of a deck of cards, with the footprint of a business card, it is larger than a USB key, but will slip into a pocket or bag. There's also a protective case in the box, which you'll want to carry, as the Micro Vault Pro uses a 1" hard disk; a drop could damage the disk and destroy your data.

Our tests showed that the Micro Vault was capable of 4MB/s transferring large files and 1.1MB/s reading small files. It's around half the speed of flash memory devices, which is disappointing for those doing a lot of transfers.

However, it's currently cheaper than its flash alternatives and worth considering if you need a little more storage when on the move.

By David Ludlow

SPECIFICATIONS:
External hard disk, USB Hi-Speed, 2GB capacity. Part code USD2G

Related Reviews


Buy Sony Products at PC World
We stock a wide range of Sony TVs, Sony Vaio laptops, and PC accessories. Reserve online and Collect@Store today.
Sony Bravia KDL-40V4000
40 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HDTV-compatible, Stereo
Sony Bravia KDL-40W4000
40 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HDTV-compatible, Stereo
Sony Bravia KDL-32W4000
32 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HDTV-compatible, Stereo
Sony Bravia KDL-46W4000
46 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HDTV-compatible, Stereo




Buy Sony Products at PC World
We stock a wide range of Sony TVs, Sony Vaio laptops, and PC accessories. Reserve online and Collect@Store today.
www.pcworld.co.uk/sony
Sony Playstation 3 40GB Black Console £189.99
Brand new boxed UK specification + free delivery.

Sony Bravia KDL-40V4000
40 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HDTV-compatible, Stereo
dell business
Compare Broadband
Broadband?
Compare 50+ packages
Enter your postcode below:
Powered by:
Top 10 Broadband
Bookstore Top 5