Summer 2006 Memory Stick Fashion Show

PNY MaxFile Attache (8 GB)

The Attaché by PNY is not a Flash memory device; it is based on a 1" hard drive, which is the main reason that it is already available at 8 GB. (Flash memory sticks are starting to become available at 8 GB, but they are more expensive.) PNY wants to release higher capacity points later this year as well. The Attaché comes in a light and stylish aluminum housing, but it seems a bit fragile. We found a carrying case and a belt clip inside the box.

PQI Card Drive U510 (1 GB)

PQI's Card Drive is fundamentally different from the other storage products, since it is the size of a credit card. Although it is not as thin (3 mm), you should still be able to accommodate it inside your wallet. There are 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB versions and there is even an 8 GB model - not bad for such a tiny storage device. The USB connector is fragile, as it comes with a flexible cable and slides out of the Card Drive, so be careful not to damage it.

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.