Corsair's latest Padlock revision brings about more changes than just a new look. Data is now secured with a 256-bit AES encryption, unlike the original Padlock 1, which just cut off power to the flash drive unless the correct PIN was entered.

Fairly strong 256-bit AES encryptionSeems to use a volume base encryption (VBE)Entering PIN is easy and buttons respond wellNo software or dependency on host system to enter PINMaster PIN functionality perfect for corporate environmentsResilient against de-soldering of the flash ICLEDs to denote

Only five real digits available; not 10Two minute timeout can be circumvented; allowing for a continous brute force attackFairly slow performance; should not be attributed to the VBE thoughA bit too large for a key chainYou may lose the rubber cap easilyOnly available in 8 GB - nothing larger or

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Solid construction

The drive could have a more ergonomic feel

Corsair's latest USB thumb drive boasts 256-bit encryption, a PIN code locking mechanism, and a purportedly rugged enclosure. Is it all it's cracked up to...

With identity theft and privacy concerns on the rise, more companies and individual users are looking towards data encryption to help protect their sensitive data. Way back in August of 2007, Legit Reviews had our first look at Corsair's answer to portable data security with their Flash Padlock USB...

There is almost no reason to not own a flash drive at this day and age. If you're one of the few who don't own one, the Corsair Padlock 2 is a great place to start. This is true for a few reasons. The first of which is its durability.

While most just store small files for personal, work, or school on their flash drives, if your flash drive contains sensitive information the Corsair Flash PadLock is certainly worth at least investigating.

So what makes Corsair's newest flash memory effort "unique?" The fact that one can "lock" their data on the Flash Padlock makes it unique, but not just that... the locking of the data is not done with software encryption like other "secure" flash media devices.

Flash drives has hit the market hard in various sizes, but one thing that has been missing is a security flash drive. I have seen ones with thumb prints but Corsair has released the Padlock 2 which encrypts the drive and locks it with a pin code. How well does it perform?

Flash drives are becoming more and more popular in today's digital lifestyle, as they are a convenient way to transport important data. These tiny devices...

The Padlock is the cheapest flash drive here, but it costs £8 per gigabyte. It feels sturdy enough, but there's nowhere to put the cap when detached. It has a keypad security system, allowing you to lock access to the drive via a PIN.