| As memory gets cheaper as time goes by, the | | | | rather than the lid (like some other USB memory keys) |
| emphasis of the size of memory keys become less | | | | and this means that even if the lid is lost, the drive still |
| important and the implementation of the memory | | | | remains on your person. |
| becomes more important. With the Mini-Mate 2GB, | | | | The 2 GB storage is really enough for most people's |
| Dane-Elec have tried to improve on the general | | | | purposes and provides enough space for ~800 photos |
| casings of memory keys available on the market and | | | | (5 Mpix), ~500 audio tracks (MP3), and 3hrs of video |
| produced a memory key that is not only the smallest, | | | | (MPEG4). The data transfer is fast with a USB 2.0 |
| but also offers the most protection that we have seen | | | | interface, unlike some of the cheaper memory stick |
| for a memory key. | | | | that still use the USB 1.1 interface. |
| The Dane-Elec Mini-Mate measures only 1cm thick and | | | | Dane-Elec also provide a industry leading 5 year |
| 4cm long, and is encased in rubber to protect not only | | | | guarantee, so if you need a new inexpensive memory |
| against impact, but against moisture. So this makes the | | | | key that you can carry everywhere we can't find any |
| memory key really something you can take practically | | | | faults with this one! |
| anywhere (although diving maybe a bit of a risk!). The | | | | For more useful articles and product reviews visit |
| real benefit with the MiniMate design is that the key | | | | Computer Takeaway. |
| ring attachment is part of the main body of the drive, | | | | |