VERBATIM 97088CT 8GB Blue USB flash drive 4-pack

Classic USB 8GB four-pack

This Verbatim Classic USB flash drive comes in a pack of four blue units, each offering 8 GB of storage. The capless, retractable housing protects the connector and removes the risk of losing a separate cap. It suits students, office workers and anyone who needs a simple way to move documents, photos or other files between computers during the day. The drives are ready to use with no extra software required.

Plug-and-play file transfer

Each drive connects to any standard USB port and appears as removable storage immediately. Sustained throughput follows the limits of the USB interface and the host controller, so large batches of files copy at the speed the port allows. There is no onboard cache or controller that changes behaviour under continuous load, and the drive does not throttle because it has no active cooling. Performance is therefore consistent for the duration of a typical transfer session.

Capless retractable design

The sliding mechanism extends the connector when needed and tucks it away afterwards, so there is no cap to misplace in a bag or pocket. Installation is a matter of plugging the drive into a free USB port on Windows XP, Vista, 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, or Linux kernel 2.6 or later; the operating system handles the rest. The only common issue is physical damage to the slider if the drive is forced into a port at an angle. Buyers who need hardware encryption, rugged waterproofing or capacities above 8 GB per unit should look elsewhere.