Corsair was kind enough to send us their Flash Survivor drive for review. The Flash Survivor has a storage capacity of 32GB and has a USB 2 host interface for connection to a PC or MAC. In this review we will test the performance of the Flash Survivor 32GB USB flash drive.

Good reading and writing performance; Very large capacity; Extension USB cable and dog tags supplied; Extremely robust and durable; 10 year limited warranty

Bigger and weights a little more than usual USB stick drives

The Survivor is certainly the toughest drive in the group, thanks to its screw-on aluminium outer casing and watertight seals. This makes it rather chunky, but it feels indestructible. The drive comes with the free 256-bit TrueCrypt encryption software.

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

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...

I've had this for awhile now and it has worked great. Speed and size are perfect for me. It is a little bulky, but I keep it on my edc ring so I don't need it to be tiny. So far the o-ring seal has been excellent. The aluminum case is holding up very well. I have only noticed scuffs.

Like all USB 3.0 drives, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports. We found reviews of the current Flash Survivor 3.0 version on Amazon.com and Newegg.com. Older reviews by EverythingUSB.com and Phoronix.com of a previous version of the Flash Survivor, the Corsair Flash Survivor GT, include...

Water resistant to 200 meters; Withstands vibration and shock in tests; High quality; tough look and feel; USB 3.0 transfer speeds

On the slow side for a USB 3.0 drive; Large physical size; Lack of accessories; including extension cable

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

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,

We previously reviewed the 8GB version of the Survivor and were impressed enough to give it a Kick Ass award, due in part to its ability to survive our extensive series of durability tests unscathed.

Indestructible formfactor makes this a go-to device for your next secret mission

Some minor issues have yet to be fixed

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