OCZ Ultra-Slim Mini-Kart 1GB

Conclusion:

With OCZ presenting such a compact USB flash drive, it begins to make us wonder where manufacturers will stop, -- Will the term "thumb-drive" soon become obsolete with such compact flash devices making their way to the market? How will users be able to keep track of such diminutive items? When will the devices become too small? What other limitations will be presented due to these size constraints? While there is no cap to lose with the Mini-Kart, the entire device could be lost quite easily. If carrying the OCZ Mini-Kart on a day-to-day basis, it would be recommended to use the mini lanyard, storage in the enclosed plastic container, or placing it within a wallet. One of the areas we were initially concerned over with the Mini-Kart was its durability, but after we had the device in our hands, our thoughts had soon changed. The device was surprisingly strong even with its small physical size, weight, and plastic exterior. Of course, the design does not make the flash memory to be water resistant like the Corsair Flash Voyager. As the OCZ Mini-Kart does not utilize dual-channel memory -- unlike the OCZ Rally 2GB with its Samsung K9W8G08U1M ICs -- this device is certainly not the performance front-runner. For those seeking the maximum performance, the OCZ Rally is certainly a likely candidate. When it comes to the physical size the OCZ Mini-Kart, it is certainly a winner, being able to pack up to 2GB of data within a 2.8mm tall device. While we have yet to see any of these Mini-Kart drives appear at any brick & mortar or Internet retailers, the 512MB and 1024MB units are expected to retail for about $50 USD, while the 2GB version will be approximately $70 USD.