Think Computers -- The Barefoot controller from Indilinx was all the rage last year, it was on many solid state drives we reviewed including the Crucial M225 and both the OCZ Vertex and Agility. It seems this year SandForce is getting a lot of attention, but don’t forget about the Barefoot controller. Indilinx’s new Barefoot controller, called the Barefoot ECO allows drive manufactures to use the 32nm Intel NAND flash rather than the 40nm NAND we are used to seeing in other Indilinx-based drives. Because of the smaller production process of the NAND chips this brings down the cost of the drive. Today we will be taking a look at the 128GB Nova Series Solid State Drive from Corsair that is based on Barefoot ECO controller and is less expensive than other drives based on the older Barefoot controller.

 

TrustedReviews -- Recently Corsair was kind enough to drop by and hand us the 8GB version of its Flash Voyager GT, the performance edition of the range. The look of the device hasn’t changed a great deal since the original Flash Voyager, though the GT sports a black and red rubber casing as opposed to blue and black.

Legit Reviews -- Corsair has done an excellent job with a design that is secure without the need for platform dependent software or complex and expensive biometric devices. While the Padlock is not the most fashionable design, this is clearly a product of function over form. Data transfer rates are ample enough for most users and the only real drawback is that the max capacity available is 2GB, which I expect Corsair to expand before long...

Virtual-Hideout -- Corsair is a name at the top of the memory game already, so it's no surprise that their flash memory drives like this have become the enthusiasts choice. Not to mention that this particular flash voyager model is completely rubberized, super light, super fast using USB 2.0, and it's puny.

hi-tech reviews -- One of the most important things a person can have when they are working with sensitive files is some type of security to keep that information safe and away from prying eyes. That is where the Corsair USB Flash Padlock comes into play, with either 1 or 2 GB of storage these little device are like a safety deposit box in your hand.

OCIA -- Above we have a photo of the Voyager itself. As you can see, the exterior is constructed of rubber. This rubber construction makes for a water-resistant and shock-proof drive. Get caught outside in the rain or accidentally drop the drive down a flight of stairs? No worries! On the right side of the drive, you see a hook, which can be used to attach the drive to the included neck strap (kinda dorky, but if you use the drive frequently, it works great). I chose to attach my drive to my key ring. Next to the hook, we have the LED activity light. When activated, the LED flashes blue. The left side of the drive is where the USB 2.0 connector is, hidden under its protective cap.

XS Reviews -- USB drives have become the norm, with many of us carrying them round on our necks; the floppy disc is officially dead due to the huge amounts of data that can be transferred and easily using USB. However, not all pen drives are created equal and today I have the speedy Corsair Voyager GT which boasts 8GB of storage and quick snap transfers.

TweakTown -- The folks at Corsair recently introduced a new product into their popular range of USB flash drive series, this simply called the Flash Padlock. Corsair are very well known for their Flash GS series of pen drives with insane read and write speeds – among the best in the industry in fact. However, is speed the be all and end all? For some, the answer would be an easy “YES!” but for others looking for features, Corsair looks to have come close to hitting the nail on its head.