Toshiba launches Encrypted USB Flash Drive with built-in keypad

[HEXUS]

But its 'military grade' AES 256-bit encryption and (IP)57 certification comes at a price.

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[xslavic]

I wouldnt go over 4gb at that speed.TOSHIBA -leading the inovationists.

[plexabit]

They must have gone for USB 2.0 to keep costs down, and they figured people trying to encrypt data are probably not storing massive movies.

[tigertop1]

Looks identical to the Datashur 4GB flash drive but I think the latter is slightly cheaper. My Datashur work perfectly.

[OilSheikh]

What's the problem with current secure UFD's where you have to enter a password ? Kingston even have a range which has Hardware encryption.

[Guy]

So just a rebadged iStorage Datashur then!

Can't say the 'brand' has ever been a strong seller for me, so why not go for the original product.

Had a few of their range for several years now and never had any problems.

[crossy]

This is a seemingly retro move in the face of computer based, biometric and smart device based data locking and unlocking mechanisms. ... That's both simple and eminently portable as no computer side software/updates or specific drivers are necessary.

Well, "simple" and "portable" ticks my boxes. That - imho - is one of the problems with the "cleverer" devices, they invariably need a driver which means that you've usually only got Windows and OS X support. There's also the small matter that a lot of biometrics seem to be launched and then shortly a hack/bypass is announced.

If a numeric PIN is "old school" so what - so is an old-fashioned, but nevertheless effective, padlock on the server room. Cost of this Toshiba seems a bit high, and I'd definitely prefer some way to set the "self destruct" level to a different value. My password safe app uses alphanumeric passwords and I'm content with a five-tries-and-you're-dead setup.

I'm still waiting for the secure USB key that goes "poof" like the tape did in the old Mission Impossible series, but that might be just me wanting to be Jim Phelps.

[techJC]

How about an touch display on this? I think, i will look great!

[explicitlyrics]

Yes this is old news. This was released about 2 years ago under the datashur brand.

[whatif]

They must have gone for USB 2.0 to keep costs down, and they figured people trying to encrypt data are probably not storing massive movies.

I was thinking if you are already paying a hefty $200 for a 32gb, Wouldn't they pay a little extra to get some speed. Just how much more would it cost to give it some speed and go to USB 3?

[whatif]

I'm still waiting for the secure USB key that goes "poof" like the tape did in the old Mission Impossible series, but that might be just me wanting to be Jim Phelps.

Now I like this idea, especially if I am paying $200, and wouldn't the thief get a surprise.