The DT R500 worried me the least its thick rubberized outer layer let it bounce harmlessly.I don’t expect it to crack, of course, but it just seemed like it was hitting the ground pretty hard. The LaCie, being the heaviest, worried me the most despite being extremely solid.Most small drives should be able to withstand this without cracking or anything, but sometimes you can jar the internals enough to loosen or dislodge them. The first thing I did was drop all of these drives ten times, from a height of ten feet, onto a hardwood floor. Also, none of these drives are USB 3.0, just in case you’re looking for that.
Most drives will survive a few falls or a splash of coffee, but it’s legit to want one that’s made for it. There’s not a lot that can go wrong - but a poorly-built drive will fall apart, and of course there’s the price you pay for peace of mind. I should say at the outset that USB flash drives are naturally rugged, being essentially just a few memory chips, a drive controller, and a USB interface. Today we’re testing the Corsair Survivor, Imation F150, Kingston R500, and the LaCie Xtremkey. I thought it’d be worth taking a closer look at these to see whether they live up to their rugged pedigree, and whether that pedigree is worth the money to begin with. The big flash drive sellers all have entries in this category, some newer than others. After all, if you plan on having it with you everywhere you go, there’s a good chance this thing is going to get dropped, sat on, spilled on, and otherwise beaten up. Flash drives are a dime a dozen these days, so if you’re going to actually spend money on one, it may as well be one that can take a little abuse.
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