The Transcend USB flash drive is one of the smallest keychain drives we've seen, at about 2.8 by 1 by .5 inches. Furthermore, it comes in a cornucopia of capacities: 16MB ($35), 32MB ($49), 64MB ($69), 128MB ($99), 256MB ($189), 512MB ($329), and even 1GB ($846). The Transcend USB flash drive is one of the smallest keychain drives we've seen, at about 2.8 by 1 by .5 inches. Furthermore, it comes in a cornucopia of capacities: 16MB ($35), 32MB ($49), 64MB ($69), 128MB ($99), 256MB ($189), 512MB ($329), and even 1GB ($846).
Though it's small enough to squeeze into even the most crowded USB port, the Transcend includes a USB extension cord. It supports Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP, as well as Mac OS 9 or later, but if you're on Windows 98, you must install a driver and reboot the first time you use the device.
The Transcend's features are limited. There's no password protection, though you do get a simple write-protection switch on the device. It won't keep away prying eyes, but it can save your data from being accidentally overwritten.
If you need help with the drive, you have a number of options. Transcend offers a long, two-year warranty, and toll-call tech support is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT. On weekends, you can e-mail techsupport@transcend.com. The company's site is a little tricky, but you'll find drivers and other info on the drive in the form of a few FAQs and downloads.
The Transcend USB flash drive is a small keychain that thinks in terms of big capacity. But it fails to match the features found in lower-priced competitors.
