OCZ ATV 2GB Flash Drive Review

First Impressions


The ATV is styled after its namesake’s tire and clad in a rubberized cladding. The blue and black color scheme is not as flashy as the enthusiast grade ATV “turbo” (which is black and bright yellow) and while it doesn’t scream out “I’m a lean, mean all terrain machine” it does seems to be more elegant, refined and almost subtle. Everyone who saw it complemented on how nice it looked and how great it felt in your hand. It really is a drive that you want to touch and hold since its rubber provides enough grip that it felt secure even if you are wearing mittens. And trust me, over the last few weeks, there has been ALOT of mitten-wearing around here.


The second thing you will notice is the fact that the ATV is slightly bigger than it looks. Its not chunky, it is just long and the rubber does add quite a bit of heft to it. OCZ's latest drive may not be as big as some others on the market but it does take up a deceptively large amount of room in your hand. It really is a handful and that can be reassuring, as nobody likes misplacing their flash drive. Unfortunately, people who like a more compact flash drive should look elsewhere.

Overall this drive gives a very good first impression. You can tell that a lot of time and engineering went into it and it is nice to see a company take pride in its product.


Features and Specifications

- High Speed USB 2.0 Certified
- True Plug and Play (Compatible with MAC OS X)
- Dual Channel Technology
- Available in 2GB, 4GB,and 8GB capacities
- Waterproof Rubber Housing
- Orange LED Status Light
- Lifetime Warranty

One really nice feature of the drive was the inclusion of a big bright orange LED that lights up when the drive is plugged in. This led also blinks when it is in use. This is not a new or unique feature but the execution of it is flawless. It is big and bright enough to be noticeable yet is not so bright as to be annoying