A Closer Look
Using the DataTraveler Locker+ G2
Before you can start using the drive you need to configure it.
Connect the drive to either a Windows machine or a Mac (I chose a Windows machine):
Then just double-click on the drive to start the process.
Then follow the steps through the drive initialisation:
You need to then select a password, and an optional hint. Personally I never use the hint option because if I lose the drive I don’t want to help anyone gain access to my data!
You can then enter your contact information – again, I don’t bother with this.
The drive is then formatted for you.
You will now see a new drive letter, ready to use:
When you connect the drive in the future, you will be asked to enter your password:
If you forget your password and you really can’t remember what it is, then your only option is to click the Reset Password link which will then format the drive!
Performance Testing
The packaging claims a Read speed of 10MB/s and a Write speed of 5MB/s. Using CrystalDiskMark we got the following results:
Final Thoughts
The DataTraveler Locker+ G2 is available in 4GB (rrp: £7.43), 8GB (rrp £8.61), 16GB (rrp: £15.33) and 32GB (rrp: £34.43) capacities – all prices exclude vat. For our review we had the 8GB version.
The flash drive comes in silver and it looks rather striking. It certainly makes a change from all the usual blue and other coloured drives that are out there. It’s also a little thicker than your average flash drive. There is also a small blue light on the drive showing when it is being used.
One thing I noticed was that once you have connected the drive to your computer and double-clicked on the drive letter to start the process of putting your password in to access to the “other” drive, it can be quite slow before the password dialog box appears. In fact, the first time I did it I thought nothing had happened. So just be aware of that, but once you know that is how long it take’s its fine. It seemed to be a little quicker on my Mac though.
Performance wise, the drive wasn’t that fast, although you are probably going to buy this drive for the encryption element rather than for a high-speed drive, although it would have been nice to have been faster!
Cost wise, the drive is fairly cheap, and the encryption software comes pre-installed. Had the drive been faster it would have scored 5/5. But if you are looking for a cheap and secure drive to store your important files whilst on the move, then take a good long look at DataTraveler Locker+ G2.
Did you guys know, that USB Secure can lock and password protect virtually any USB thumb/flash drive as well as HDD Drives. You can carry private data on portable drives without worrying about anyone gaining access to your sensitive files and folders, USB Secure is dynamic in the sense that you can view all your protect files in a virtual drive, meaning your data is automatically password protected in any case. Simply go on Google and search for ‘USB Secure’.