USB drives aren't anything new, having first appeared around 1998 are simple, non-mechanical devices that work equally well on both Windows and Apple computers. These drives, designed for security and performance have been quickly gaining in popularity lately. Seemingly available everywhere you look.

USB drives are great for transferring files between work or school and home. Because they're so easy to use and extremely portable, they have become perhaps the most popular choice for transporting modest amounts of data. Don't let their small size fool you. They can be used to back up several computers on the same drive. Storage media such as the CD-R, CD-RW, and USB drives are now available that have a capacity of many times the amount of a diskette.

USB drives require no battery or external power source and have an extremely long user life. Some are even available with automatic encryption, but these are less convenient as they require special driver software.

Corsair Flash Voyager USB drives are rugged, stylish, compact, reliable, and exceptionally fast, making them ideal for transporting MP3s, digital images, presentations and more. Unlike many other portable storage solutions, USB drives are compact, durable and work in just about any computer that has an available USB port. These devices are small, have high-capacities, and are more reliable due to their lack of moving parts.

Promotional USB drives are the corporate gift or employee incentive in demand right now. Customized drives are embossed with either the logo of your company, the name of your company, the brand name of your newly introduced product or your web address to give a lead over your competitors, at its best. Companies can even pre-load a promotion drive with their presentation, advertisements or other content.

Many people now place their drives on a keychain or carry them around in their pocket or purse. They can be incorporated into pens, bracelets, key fobs, calculators, and even Swiss Army knives.