- Conclusion

Corsair's new TurboFlash series is able to utilize a new feature found under Windows VISTA called "ReadyBoost" flash technology. From our tests, we didn't see any significant improvement in the various tests (HDD performance or loading times), at least with our setup (2x1GB). It's very possible, that systems with lower main memory setups, like 512MB or 1GB, could benefit from the low access times provided by the USB drives.

This USB stick can reach 35MB/sec reading and 15MB/sec writing performance, fast enough compared with other similar products. There is a 10 year warranty that backs this products, ensuring you will be covered for many years. The retail price is around €27 or US$24.99, which is almost double that of other offerings for 1GB USB drives. But this flash drive comes with support for Windows VISTA "ReadyBoost" technology.

If you are a VISTA user with low main memory, this product may offer some performance improvement as some reviews have shown. If you want the best price/storage ratio, Corsair also has other products to offer in this price range with higher capacities.