Very cool biometric finger swiping and FIPS level 3 make this flash drive super secure. Everyone wants to feel a little James or Jane Bond-ish once in a while. And nothing beats the Imation Defender F biometric flash drive when it comes to spylike sex appeal. The drive has been validated to Level 3 of the FIPS government security guideline—a lengthy and expensive process.
The drive's read speed again peaked at Its write speed peaked at 8. In other words, the IronKey is almost twice as fast as the F When it comes to pricing, Imation's Defender F seems high, but you have to remember that you're paying for an extremely secure device. As of this writing, it was only available to resellers, but it should be on the general market soon.
Overall, the choice of Imation's Defender F comes down to a matter of security options over performance. If you really like the idea of a biometrics reader, the F makes sense. But if you're concerned with performance, the IronKey has the F beat hands down. Lucas Mearian covers storage, disaster recovery and business continuity, financial services infrastructure and health care IT for Computerworld.
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This manual is available in the following languages: English. Below, you will find the most frequently asked questions about the Imation Swivel.
Is your question not listed? Copyright Imation Corp. All Rights Res erved. Imation USB 2. Plug the Imation USB 2. The Defender F drive is a bit beefier in size compared with a typical USB drive, but that's to make room for an ergonomically designed biometric finger scanner. The drive comes in a metal, "tamper-resistant" enclosure, which basically means there are no screws showing. However, you could easily slip a flat-head screwdriver between the joint where the upper and lower casing meet and force it open.
One thing I don't like is the large removable sleeve used to protect the finger scanner. I like USB drives that slide the body out or have flip-out hinges. That way, there's no cover to lose. I don't think it's uncommon for people to leave USB drives in desk drawers, in the pockets of clothing headed for the wash, in car seats or under couch cushions.
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