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The modern world is truly miraculous, be it the minute chip that forms the heart of a mighty gadget or a sleek handheld that binds the world together. One such device is the tiny flash drive that has the ability to hold prestigious data.

Flash drives have been disguised in various shapes to attract the modern-age consumer. Well, it would definitely make an ideal gift this Christmas Season. So, gear up and safeguard your critical data as we offer a pick of our must-have USB Flash Drives.

Offering ample of storage space to save all your favorite tunes, videos, photos and other content is Kingston’s Data Traveler 410. This USB drive offers read/write speeds of 20Mbps and is made available in varying capacities of up to 32GB. Well, the password protection feature restricts unauthorized data access while the drive measures 65.76mm x 17.98mm x 10.7mm. The Data Traveler 410 is made available in varying colors. Backed by a five year warranty, it is available for purchase via Amazon for a price of $43.99 (approx. Rs. 2,045).

The next on our list is the Transcend JetFlashV20 USB drive. Supporting a USB 2.0 interface, this drive boasts of gigantic 64GB storage capacity. The JetFlashV20 boasts of 7.1” x 4.5” x 1.2” size and weighs a modest 2.9 ounces. This drive bundles up a JetFlash elite Software pack that provides various advanced security features. Some of the features incorporated by this software pack include PC-Lock, Secret-Zip, E-Mail, AutoLogin and more. The V20 also incorporates a DataBackup function that is capable of taking a backup, restoring and synchronizing the data stored on the drive. The Transcend JetFlashV20 is available for $157.74 (approx. Rs. 7,334).

Those looking for a miniscule device to store their large data collection can opt for the Corsair Flash Voyager GT. This 128GB drive claims to offer users an enhanced storage experience. The drive flaunts a read speed of up to 32Mbps and a write speed of up to 25.6Mbps. The water resistant rubber chassis is said to protect the drive from accidental damage. The 128GB Flash Voyager GT can be purchased from Corsair’s authorized distributors and resellers. This drive is price tagged at $378.10 (approx. Rs. 17,575).

The next in the list is the compact, sleek SanDisk Cruzer Micro. The retractable USB connector design eliminates the need for a cap. The notable specifications of the Cruzer include one touch backup, password protection and AES hardware encryption. Offering compatibility with Intel Pentium as well as Mac, the Cruzer is available on Amazon for $25.48 (approx. Rs. 1,184).

The next device on our list is the Buffalo Thumbkey flash drive. This tiny device is capable of storing up to 16GB of data. Measuring just 8mm x 18mm x 8mm in size, the Thumbkey is also available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB storage capacities. The Buffalo Thumbkey flash drive is currently up for sale on GeekStuff4U for a price of ¥ 14,980 (approx. Rs. 7,707).

The 16GB Sony Micro Vault Click flaunts a read speed of up to 31Mbps and a write speed of up to 11Mbps. This drive weighs approximately 9g. The Micro Vault Click supports Hi-Speed USB 2.04 connectivity and features an LED indicator that lights up when data is being transferred. The pre-installed Sony Virtual Expander compression software allows users to store up to three times more data. The Sony Micro Vault Click cost around $53.98 (approx. Rs. 2,510).

HP’s v100w USB flash drive forms a part of our list. This drive is offered in varying capacities including 1GB, 2GB and 4GB. The v100w offers read and write speed of 16Mbps and 8Mbps respectively. Measuring approximately 8.6mm x 17.5mm x 62.6mm in size, this HP flash drive offers compatibility with Windows as well as Mac operating systems. The HP v100w is backed by a two year warranty and is available for a price of $17.99 (approx. Rs. 836).

A penguin-shaped USB drive called the Penguin Bootable Linux USB drive is the next on our list. This Active Media Products drive is compatible with the Windows 7 operating system. Well, Active Media Products has committed to donate five percent of the retail sales price of this drive to the WWF. This drive comes pre-loaded with Ubuntu Linux 9.0.4. The drive is capable of storing all important data as well as multimedia content with its 16GB storage capacity. This unique drive can be purchased online from Amazon for $42.95 (approx. Rs. 1,995).

The Super Talent Pico C drive boasts of its nickel finish and water resistant functionality. The Pico C offers read speeds of up to 30Mbps. It also includes optional AES-256 hardware encryption capability. Weighing 6g, the Pico drive supports USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1 ports. The Super Talent Pico C is price tagged at $87.20 (approx. Rs. 4,052).

We also have on our list the Verbatim Tuff ‘n’ Tiny, an 8GB USB drive that is up for sale on Amazon. The Tuff ‘n’ Tiny is 1.2″ x 0.5″ x 0.08″ in size. This drive works flawlessly with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS 9 as well as Linux kernel 2.6 and their higher versions. Users can choose from 2GB, 4GB and 8GB drives to suit their needs. This Verbatim drive is completely resistant to dust, water and static discharges. The Verbatim Tuff ‘n’ Tiny is priced at $28.98 (approx. Rs. 1,346).

Well, this is our pick of must have USB drives and it goes without saying that the pricing for these drives may vary slightly. So this Christmas season make sure that you secure your critical data.