Corsair Padlock 2
Apr 3rd, 2010 | By SimonTime to face the facts and see how the Corsair Padlock 2 delivered overall. It is obvious that the Padlock 2 is not the fastest USB drive on the market but it never intended on breaking the records for speed. I will agree that there is room for improvement with the read speed in the 18MB/s range and the write speed in the 11MB/s range.
Those interested in the Padlock 2 will be so because of the data encryption it provides. The hassle-free PIN system is not specific to any operating system and requires no software installation. By memorizing your PIN and the sequence of steps required to unlock the drive you will be able to access your data. The internal battery charges every time it is plugged into a USB drive and so the likelihood of it running dead and leaving you without access to your data will be very unlikely. I would have to say anyone using a software password-protected drive should throw it out the door and get a Padlock 2.
- Advantages
- 256-bit hardware encryption
- Very easy to use, no software required
- Durable rubber design
- Disadvantages
- Room for drive speed improvement
I’d like to thank Corsair for making this review possible.
