Tough, lightweight, and featuring excellent read speed, the Corsair Flash Survivor is a very capable USB drive for klutzes and outdoor types alike. Priced for less than $50 at select online retailers, the Corsair Flash Survivor doesn't offer security features, but casual users looking for large...

Rugged construction; Water resistant; Fast read speed; Ten-year warranty,

Slow write speed; No data encryption,

"...damaged, I'm fairly clumsy... Anyway the Corsair Survivor looked absolutely ideal. It's crafted from corrugated anodised aluminium so it is unlikely to be crushed. The stick actually has a fine threaded screw, which is very nicely made to get it out which is cool; these have rubber seals in...

Very rugged; waterproof; shockproof etc .

Some may get annoyed with unscrewing it

Build quality is great Looks really cool. 32GB is plenty of storage for a portable drive. I use it as a pro photographer for transferring large amounts of images. Via USB 3 its extremely fast. The progress bar flies along. Rapid file transfer.

We tested the 32GB Survivor, which costs a heart-stopping $229.99 list-but that works out to $7.19 per GB, a much better deal than the 4GB version at $12.50 per GB ($49.99 list), if you care to look at it that way. The Survivor also has 8GB ($79.99 list) and 16GB ($129.99 list) versions.

The most durable drive going; Ten-year limited warranty

Cap is as big as the drive; lose it and you lose the durability

Corsair Survivor 16GB Rugged Drive [Review] Jayesh Limaye, Aug 11, 2009 1417 hrs IST This drive promises to survive all the punishments Extremely rugged, good read speeds Slow write speeds, no software bundle Check specifications Write Review Expert Rating : USB Flash drives have become ubiquitous

Extremely rugged; good read speeds

Slow write speeds; no software bundle

By: Michael Phrakaysone Just how fast memory technology has advanced over the years, it never stops amazing me. It always advances at such incredible speed and when you think you have the best gadget, largest or fastest device, something other comes along that supersedes what was possible.

Extremely strong because of CNC-milled; anodized aircraft-grade aluminum; Water resistant holds true; Can take lots of beatings and it holds up like nothing happened; 10-year warranty and RMA process is simply and fast; Read speeds are pretty fast

Write speed not fast enough for something that looks military; The military is strong and swift, the Corsair Flash Survivor is strong but not swift, First unit prematurely died on me in 2-3 months time, Could be too bulky for some, Could be too pricey for some

The Corsair Flash Survivor range comes strongly recommended, primarily because it is only one of a handful of ruggedized USB storage devices and the price is very reasonable indeed. At the time of writing, the 32GB version costs around $80 which isn't much more than basic plastic casing models.

I purchased this drive expecting durability, but in fact it survives only by very careful treatment, not everyday wear and tear. It is less than year old, and the rubber gasket around the USB plug has come off.

As the market begins to fill up with USB 3.0 storage devices, it might seem like we're nearing a USB 2.0 end. But that will still take some time, and as Corsair helps prove with its Survivor GTR, there's still life left in the now-aging standard.

Almost everyone today has a Flash drive sitting on their computer desk, after all they are invaluable for moving data between work and home or to pass files between friends. Another important use for USB drives is to back up sensitive and important data, which leads me nicely into the product we...