Corsair releases Flash Padlock

[TiKiMaN1]

Very interesting for extra security in flash drive.  Apparently it is all hardware based security so that hackers are kept at bay.



http://www.corsair.com/products/padlock.aspx
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/18/corsair-releases-flash-padlock-pin-based-flash-drive/

Corsair’s Flash Padlock gives users the confidence of having a hardware-secured lock to protect their data on an USB drive. Featuring auto-lock hardware security, Flash Padlock is the best way to secure your data while on the go. This prevents any unauthorized access or “Brute Force” attack to the data on Flash Padlock. Users can program in a PIN, much like they do for an ATM machine, to lock/unlock their data. An easy to use keypad in conjunction with lock/unlock indicator lights makes the Flash Padlock highly intuitive to use. Lastly, the Flash Padlock is fully plug-and-play, and requires no software or drivers to work properly.

Features:
-Auto-Locking – Self locking after removal from computer
-Customizable PIN – Set your own PIN and make it easy to remember
-Easy to Use – Direct keypad access and indicator lights make locking/unlocking simple
-Plug and Play – Hardware based security works without installing or running software
-Platform independent – Works on Windows, MAC and Linux platforms without the use of software

[Jonathan]

I personally think that those things are cool, but would completely useless for me.  I guess if you really need to move private documents and files back and forth between areas it's a good idea.  The most private documents I have in my possesion are pictures of me in my underwear as a kid.  Wouldn't want those falling into the wrong hands! 

P.S. Tikiman, your pictures are struggling today.