Kanguru Flashblu 2 4GB USB Flash Drive

Perfect tool for IT professionals. You can lock the unit before plugging it on any system to prevent USB stick infections (infamous Conficker virus and others around). Hardware lock is unbreakable, in contrast to software locks (programs installed on the drive to make it read only) that can be hacked by viruses to infect the unit.

Very handy to repair infected systems by booting from the unit or using it to copy tools on target for cleanup or repair. Very good price for such a useful device! No more worries! I’m really pleased!

I purchased this as a replacement for another write-protect drive that had died on me and couldn’t be happier. The speeds are great and the write protect switch works in real time without having to unplug the drive or have it stop and be re-detected.

These are great for working on infected or possibly infected computers without having to worry about something jumping to the flash drive and then back onto a clean machine.

I am very pleased with the Kangaroo Drive with the write protect switch.

Pros:
* Very functional write-protect switch.
As a technician, I found a very usable USB drive which I can use with confidence on machines that might be infected with mal-ware. Having tested the write protect switch I am very pleased with my purchase.
* Rugged aluminum casing is a definite plus

Cons:
* Cap protecting USB connector could be easily misplaced. I would like some form of rugged attached protection for the connector.
* My only regret is not purchasing a larger one.

Obviously, anyone who gets this USB stick is getting it for the hardware write-protect switch. Which is tiny but feels solid and works awesomely.

It’s a shame this feature is so rare and you have to pay a premium price when you do find it. That said, this drive is extremely solidly built and just screams both quality and reliability, so you do get a good value for the money. Kudos to Kanguru for that!
It really is the perfect drive to keep a bootable rescue system on (or in my case, multiple WIM images using a boot manager selection menu) and never have to worry about cross-infection or unwanted file alterations.

The plastic cap sits quite tightly on the connector end and offers great protection, no worries about losing it here. One reviewer mentioned that you can put the cap on the other end while using the drive – this is true, but not possible if you also have a lanyard attached. It’s one or the other.

The Kanguru isn’t screaming fast – maybe 4-5MB/sec write and about 15-18MB/sec read, but for its intended purpose the read speeds probably matter much more and are totally sufficient – booting from it takes mere moments.

All in all, a great little product which I’m glad I ordered.

In this age of increasingly sophisticated malware a flash drive with a physical write protect switch is a must.

This has become my go to drive when i need to connect to a machine with dubious security. I keep a few essential utilities on this drive.
Since I am not using this to move data back and forth I really can’t speak about transfer speed as compared to other USB 2.0 flash drives.
Those few times I do update or add software to it I have not noticed anything unusual about transfer speed.

The drive came with a lanyard, clear plastic detachable cap and appears to have a body made of aluminum.
The write protect switch is on one of the narrow sides and has a clearly marked unlock graphic for reference.

If you find yourself needing to connect to unknown computers the Kanguru Flashblu 2 4GB USB Flash Drive with write protection enabled is a nice solution.

I found and bought this USB stick with security future after a long inquiry. It exactly meets my needs and expectations in a great value. Recommended.

This drive is relatively fast and rugged. The exception to this is the poorly designed write protect switch. We ordered about 30 of these and of the 30, 5 had switches that were broken. The writing on the side that is intended to indicate which direction the switch needs to be pushed, is wrong. Forward means the drive is able to be written to, back means it is write protected. Unfortunately the label indicates the opposite.

The drives are relatively thin which is a positive and they have large openings for lanyards. The caps however are easy to lose because there is no method for attaching them to the lanyard.

The main reason why I bought this was for the physical switch on the unit. I use this for the software I use to scan for viruses and malware on infected computers for clients. It can keep me from being the reason a virus spreads around. I just wish they were a little cheaper in cost. Other than that, great little stick.

This brand of flash drives are the only one’s I could locate that have a write prohibit switch on-board.
Such a switch is essential when moving utilities to a computer during repairs, in order to keep any virus present from moving onto the flash drive. The drive works just fine.