Designed with an ultra-compact form factor, the Patriot Memory Autobahn is the best solution for those looking for both excellent USB 2.0 performance and high capacity in an extremely portable storage device. Plug in the Patriot Memory Autobahn and it becomes barely noticeable as it is made to sit flush against the device with no protruding body to catch snags.
Rock your tunes with ease, the Patriot Memory Autobahn is plug and play compatible with stereos that support a USB connection. The Autobahn is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities capacities so perfect for carrying your favorite songs with you wherever you go.
The Patriot Memory Autobahn is compatible with Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows® Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac® OS9, X and later. Backed by Patriot Memory’s award winning customer service, the Autobahn comes with a 2-year warranty.
Pros: This device is perfect for what I was looking for: The smallest possible USB flash drive. I love it. It feels well constructed, and I basically don't notice it when it's on my key chain.
Cons: The only issue I have with it is that it can be hard to remove if there are any obstructions on any of its sides, and the slick surface doesn't make it any easier. It does, however, have a place for a string or something to attach to, which I would recommend as it can also help with removal. You can sort of grab the tips of the cylinder and pull, but the "T" shape isn't very pronounced, so there's not much to grab.
Overall Review: The performance of this drive is nothing spectacular, and in fact, it's on the low side. It works for its intended application, and it's more than adequate for my needs. Some quick real world testing (speeds are approximate): Copying a 3 GiB file: Write speed: 3.62 MiB/s Read speed: 17 MiB/s Copying 1,625 typical music files: Write speed: 2.72 MiB/s Read speed: 16.7 MiB/s