The new Transcend Jet Flash 700 is a compact portable flash drive with USB 3.0 capability and is available in three variants: 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB. We got an 8 GB. It was black in colour with a sleek and slim frame, which made it easy to pocket. It has a plastic body of the size of your thumb with a cap over it along with a small slot to attach it with a string.

Transcend?s JetFlash 700 USB flash drive utilises the next-generation USB 3.0 specification and delivers blazing fast data transfer rates, making it much easier and less time-consuming to get access to your rich digital content. It is fabricated with the ultrasonic welding technology, and features a sturdy structure, smooth surface, and a streamlined appearance. With a combination of speed and beauty, the JetFlash 700 is a perfect entry-level USB 3.0 peripheral for those who demand stylish aesthetics with leading technology.

Speed is its primary attraction, as it takes one-third of time taken by a USB 2.0 drive to transfer data. In the HD Tune Pro benchmark test, Jet Flash 700 registered a writing speed of 18 MB/sec and reading speed of 51.9 MB/sec. It uses 1.1% of CPU in transferring 8 GB file and vice versa.

The faster speed applies only with USB 3.0 PCs. But, that doesn?t mean it isn?t backward compatible. In fact, it works efficiently with a USB 2.0 PC and supports both Windows and Mac OS. Lastly, Jet Flash 700 doesn?t rely on external source of power or battery.

Simple and ordinary looking pen drives are pass?. Now, pen-drives also bear classy looks and the new Transcend Jet Flash 560 is one stylish looking flash drive. The new JetFlash 560 features a simple yet exquisite design with easy-to-use retractable USB connector, offering a touch of urban sophistication as well as ultimate convenience. It is a capless USB 2.0 drive weighing just 7 grams, and is available in 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB forms. It has a retractable connecter, embedded in silver tone case with black and white checkboard design on it.

In the HD Tune Pro benchmark, JetFlash 560 registered a reading speed of 16 MB/sec and writing speed of 7.8 MB/sec. The pen-drive is priced at R700, which is appropriate for a flash drive. Besides, Jet flash 560 is easy to use and the connecter moves in or out quite easily and smoothly.

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