IBM 256MB USB 2.0 MEMORY KEY ( 22P9025 )

Rating:
Summary: good hardware but software took some effort
Review: The primary software called MyKey was completely missing so the device would not work; however, it was an easy download from IBM. The privacy software, KeySafe, was actually on the device but it was an old version, and it required another easy download from IBM to upgrade it. KeySafe enables you to designate a section of the memory for password access only--a very nice feature if you want that. Nothing in the manual or the pdf guide helped me figure out that I needed to do these downloads to get it up and running. The device itself is nicely designed with green see-through plastic and a processing light. Comes with a nifty leather carry case and cord.

Rating:
Summary: Security software justifies the price.
Review: This device is the 2nd smallest USB drive I have found (next to the Sandisk Cruzer mini). But the best part is in the software: it creates an encrypted drive that requires a password and IBM program called KeySafe. You get to choose how much space the encryped drive takes up (from 0 to 256MB and all points in between).
The KeySafe program is just one single executable file that is placed on the unencrypted drive (you can delete that file if you are paranoid). You can only access one drive at a time -- it's either in the secure mode, where you can view only the encrypted drive or in non-secure mode, where you can view only the plain old storage. The software is very easy to setup -- I had mine formatted and working in about 45 seconds.
This device is great for PGP users. I keep my secret keys on the encrypted drive and my public keys on the open drive. IBM has included a bootable-formatting tool that lets you make your USB drive bootable with IBMDOS, but I have not tried this since it requires that there is no encrypted drive, which I prefer.
As for look and feel: it seems very solid (heavy duty plastic) and it's clear, so you can see the whole circuit board inside (really cool). The leather-like holster seems very nice and has a quick detach from the included neck loop.
The only 2 things I can complain about (other than price) is that it has no Linux software and that the pocket clip is kind of funky (but I removed that in about a second and I can always put it back on if I decide on a need for it later).
Overall, this is a great USB drive. I give it 5 stars, but really I mean 4.75 since there is no Linux software -- which could really make a huge impact in the way info is managed between windows and Linux. In any case, I am very pleased with my purchase.