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EMTEC's S400 series of USB 2.0 Flash Drives make transferring files between PCs, notebooks and MACs quick and easy. The streamlined design has a black rubber coated finish with a metallic accent that offers a professional look and feel. The S400 employs a handy sliding mechanism to eliminate the risk of cap loss. A complete open source software suite, EM-Desk, is an added bonus included on the S400. EMTEC’s S400 is available with storage capacities ranging from 2GB to 32GB. EMTEC’s S400 is compatible with most operating systems including Windows 98Se, 2000, XP, Me, Vista, Linux and Mac OS.
This review is from : EMTEC S400 Slider Series 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive with Em-Desk (Black)
Mega Drive Mega Performance . I bought my 32GB slider and I am surely impressed - write/read speeds are phenominal and makes this a great tool for the price... I would highly recommend this USB Drive...
Mega Drive Mega Performance . I bought my 32GB slider and I am surely impressed - write/read speeds are phenominal and makes this a great tool for the price... I would highly recommend this USB Drive...
EMTEC S400 Slider Series 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive with Em-Desk (Black) Reviews
Solid Flash Drive . I've had this flash drive for about 6 months or so.
It works exactly as you expect a flash drive to work, and its fast.
The sliding mechanism still works fine for me, and the casing has little signs of wear. The casing has some kind of coating, or is made of a material that gives it a good grip in a person's hands. It doesn't 'feel' like plastic, it feels a bit more like a tough nylon.
It comes preloaded with some software (firefox, open office, etc.), but it only takes a few minutes to remove it.
Solid flash drive, and I think a bit cheaper than most others with similar storage capacity.
Solid Flash Drive . I've had this flash drive for about 6 months or so.
It works exactly as you expect a flash drive to work, and its fast.
The sliding mechanism still works fine for me, and the casing has little signs of wear. The casing has some kind of coating, or is made of a material that gives it a good grip in a person's hands. It doesn't 'feel' like plastic, it feels a bit more like a tough nylon.
It comes preloaded with some software (firefox, open office, etc.), but it only takes a few minutes to remove it.
Solid flash drive, and I think a bit cheaper than most others with similar storage capacity.
EMTEC S400 Slider Series 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive with Em-Desk (Black) Opinions
Good drive but slow write speed . Here is a quick review to help out all potential buyers :) I've owned 32GB drive for about a year now. Sure, it comes with several programs. But, hey, "insert -> format drive -> done -> clean drive" process takes less than a minute. :)
Pros:
* Good plastic finish, scratch resistant
* Good read speed: ~20MB/s
* Good price per GB value
Cons:
* Very slow write speed. I got an average of 2.5MB/s while copying several gigs of my photos. I was able to confirm slow write speed on different PCs/laptops. Can you believe that it takes more than two hours to copy the files in order to fill up this huge drive???
* I'd recommend to hold stick by silver slider when inserting into USB port
* Slightly bulky. I remember problems inserting this drive into a laptop with tight space around USB port, especially if there is another device/cable connected to a neighbor port.
Overall, I think this drive deserves 3.5 stars. I continue to use it and have no plans to replace it with another drive.
Good drive but slow write speed . Here is a quick review to help out all potential buyers :) I've owned 32GB drive for about a year now. Sure, it comes with several programs. But, hey, "insert -> format drive -> done -> clean drive" process takes less than a minute. :)
Pros:
* Good plastic finish, scratch resistant
* Good read speed: ~20MB/s
* Good price per GB value
Cons:
* Very slow write speed. I got an average of 2.5MB/s while copying several gigs of my photos. I was able to confirm slow write speed on different PCs/laptops. Can you believe that it takes more than two hours to copy the files in order to fill up this huge drive???
* I'd recommend to hold stick by silver slider when inserting into USB port
* Slightly bulky. I remember problems inserting this drive into a laptop with tight space around USB port, especially if there is another device/cable connected to a neighbor port.
Overall, I think this drive deserves 3.5 stars. I continue to use it and have no plans to replace it with another drive.
Handy large capacity storage . Overall unit works well and has extemely high capacity. The retractable feature is great. The only minor problem is that the retracting slider is sticky and takes some effort. Otherwise a good unit.
Works okay but there are draw backs: . Pros: Works fine with Windows Vista and XP.
Cons: 1. Comes with 520MB of pre-loaded software called EMDESK.
2. Does not work for playing music through Pioneer DEH-P510UB Car Stereo. You will get a format error even though the drive is fat32 format. PNY Attache usb drives seem to work better for music with this stereo system.
Cons: 1. Comes with 520MB of pre-loaded software called EMDESK.
2. Does not work for playing music through Pioneer DEH-P510UB Car Stereo. You will get a format error even though the drive is fat32 format. PNY Attache usb drives seem to work better for music with this stereo system.
Performs well could be more durable. . I own several jump drives of various brands. I own the 16GB. It transfers files of various sizes very quickly for the price. It could be more durable though. Through fault of my own, I bent it while it was plugged into a laptop which caused the black rubberized case to come apart. The case is held together with 4 slotted tabs. Two broke off on one side but I put it back together and bent the USB tab back straight. I still use it every day. I recently purchased the elago Mobile Nano II USB 2.0 microSDHC Flash Memory Card Reader (Black) to replace it as the drive I carry daily since it is so small and doesn't stick out allowing me to break it.
I would strongly recommend this USB drive to anyone looking in this price range. I purchased the elago adapter mentioned above along with the Transcend 8 GB microSDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GUSDHC6E. It appears to operate around the same speed as this USB drive if someone is looking for something smaller.
I would strongly recommend this USB drive to anyone looking in this price range. I purchased the elago adapter mentioned above along with the Transcend 8 GB microSDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GUSDHC6E. It appears to operate around the same speed as this USB drive if someone is looking for something smaller.
Fast Memory Poor Mechanics . The memory is fast but the in and out mechanics broke with just a mouth of use.
Everything you expect for your money a great buy! . Well, thanks to reviewer C. Meil "HappyMeil" that responded to a question I had about a leash hole so I knew I would be able to put it on my keyring I ended up buying one and getting to comment on it... thanks HappyMeil!
SPEED: The drive is fast... I own Corsair's, A-Data's and some off brand models and this one smokes em all... and the A-Data is the fastest I had seen and even benchmarked up to now. I haven't actually had the time to do a real speed test yet but I had with the A-Data and many others in our IT shop and suffice it to say that this Emtac is noticably faster... sorry for no speed details but the speed is clearly there.
FUNCTION: Another important feature for me is the size of the drive and function of the retractor. The size is normal to small and easily fits next to another occupied USB port. The way the retractor works is simple and very effective. When it is extended and you push it into the USB port the cover does not try to close when you hold it by the black body (easiest way.) The Silver part slides back and forth to cover the USB portion and locks into and out of place perfectly.
COMPLAINTS: My only complaints... if you can call them that since I don't, is the hole for a leash/to carry the drive is small and does not appear sturdy enough to be abused. It is not big enough or at the right angle to get a keyring through which is a small bummer but I have put a small zip-tie through there and it is working fine. Thin cord of good quality... like that comes with some drives might be nicer but I haven't gotten around to it yet. The only other "bummer" would be the lack of a activity status light/LED. I thought this would be a problem but actually I haven't missed it yet. I personally am so happy with the purchase that I decided not to take away a star for the light and leash hole... it's the way it was designed and I bought it that way and it does everything I have asked or hoped for so five stars.
Thanks again to C. Meil "HappyMeil" for the help... you motivated me to do what I hope is the same help for another buyer. OH... BTW... to the complainer about pre-installed software? You spent more 10 times more time complaining than it took me performing a right click and "format" LOL
SPEED: The drive is fast... I own Corsair's, A-Data's and some off brand models and this one smokes em all... and the A-Data is the fastest I had seen and even benchmarked up to now. I haven't actually had the time to do a real speed test yet but I had with the A-Data and many others in our IT shop and suffice it to say that this Emtac is noticably faster... sorry for no speed details but the speed is clearly there.
FUNCTION: Another important feature for me is the size of the drive and function of the retractor. The size is normal to small and easily fits next to another occupied USB port. The way the retractor works is simple and very effective. When it is extended and you push it into the USB port the cover does not try to close when you hold it by the black body (easiest way.) The Silver part slides back and forth to cover the USB portion and locks into and out of place perfectly.
COMPLAINTS: My only complaints... if you can call them that since I don't, is the hole for a leash/to carry the drive is small and does not appear sturdy enough to be abused. It is not big enough or at the right angle to get a keyring through which is a small bummer but I have put a small zip-tie through there and it is working fine. Thin cord of good quality... like that comes with some drives might be nicer but I haven't gotten around to it yet. The only other "bummer" would be the lack of a activity status light/LED. I thought this would be a problem but actually I haven't missed it yet. I personally am so happy with the purchase that I decided not to take away a star for the light and leash hole... it's the way it was designed and I bought it that way and it does everything I have asked or hoped for so five stars.
Thanks again to C. Meil "HappyMeil" for the help... you motivated me to do what I hope is the same help for another buyer. OH... BTW... to the complainer about pre-installed software? You spent more 10 times more time complaining than it took me performing a right click and "format" LOL
Cons Review
No thanks for the adware . Yes it's big. Yes it's fast. But I do not expect a thumb drive to come preloaded with a big pile of adware, spyware, 'anti-virus' software which asks if you really don't want to download various files to protect your computer from unknown threats, etc. I only hope I deleted them before they autoloaded onto my computer. I understand that this is a source of extra revenue for the manufacturers, but it does nothing for the purchasers, most such software being of a malicious nature
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Bad Design for this Flash Drive . In short the sliding case altho a great idea broke in two the first time i used it, so it was returned. A terrible design with bad materials
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Feature EMTEC S400 Slider Series 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive with Em-Desk (Black)
- 8GB capacity
- Read speed: up to 25 MB/s
- Write speed: up to 15 MB/s
- Capless sliding mechanism
- EM-DESK open source software suite included
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Product Details
EAN : 0897665002391UPC : 897665002391
MPN : EKMMD8GS400EM
Brand : Emtec
Color : Black
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 1 inches
Length : 7 inches
Width : 5 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Dexxxon Digital Storage, Inc. dba Emtec Electronics
Model : EKMMD8GS400EM
Publisher : Dexxxon Digital Storage, Inc. dba Emtec Electronics
Size : 8 GB
SKU : EKMMD8GS400EM
Studio : Dexxxon Digital Storage, Inc. dba Emtec Electronics
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