Corsair Flash Voyager GT 8GB

Performance:

For exploring the capabilities of the Corsair Flash Voyager GT we had connected it to a test system running Fedora 7 with the Linux 2.6.21 kernel. On average, the Flash Voyager GT 8GB drive had read about 28 MB/sec when using hdparm. In comparison, the Flash Voyager 8GB and Survivor GT 8GB had both read at about 30 MB/sec while the older Flash Voyager 256MB would read at about 18 MB/sec. While the Flash Voyager GT 8GB read speed with hdparm wasn't faster than the Flash Voyager, it was noticeably faster when writing to the drive by transferring hundreds of images to the flash device. Having used various Corsair Flash Voyager products now for over two years, we have yet to run into any Linux compatibility issues with them either using the Linux 2.4 or 2.6 kernels.

Conclusion:

While the Flash Voyager GT cannot compare in build quality to the Survivor GT that is manufactured out of aircraft-grade aluminum, the Flash Voyager GT is built for durability and speed. In our tests the Corsair Flash Voyager 8GB had no problems meeting its claims and continuing in the success of the Corsair Flash Voyager series. If you don't need serious protection for your Survivor GT and cannot justify the added expense, the Flash Voyager GT should have no problems meeting your USB flash storage needs. The Corsair Flash Voyager GT in the 8GB capacity is available for $100 USD.

Editor's Note: We have just been made aware that Corsair's Partner Development Manager, Vivian Lien, is stepping down. She will be missed and is one of the finest corporate representatives that Phoronix has ever dealt with. We wish her the absolute best of luck with all of her future work.