The HandyDrive: New USB Memory Device

Apacer Technology just told us about its HandyDrive, a Plug'n'Play USB compatible storage device available with up to 1GB capacity. The little Flash memory gadget has a data transfer rate of up to 12Mb/s, read speeds of 750 kB/s and write speeds of 450 kB/s, 1000,000x erase cycle, and a write-protection switch. It supports Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms without making you load software drivers. The HandyDrive doesn't need a power supply or battery so all you have to do is plug it your USB port to have it detected as a supplementary hard drive. It measures 85mm x 28mm x 15mm, and weighs 20g.