LaCie unveiled might be the toughest flash drive ever, which survives heat, cold, pressure, water to protect your data. Designed by Constance Guisset, the LaCie XtremKey has a 2mm cylindrical casing, made of zamac, a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper and LaCie claims that it can withstand the pressure of a 10-ton truck.
The XtremKey is also watertight up to 100 meters, resistant to 5-meter drops and can handle extreme temperatures, from (+200°C / -50°). It has USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible and delivers maximum Read/Write speed of 40 Mb/s and 30 Mb/s. Available in capacities from 8GB to 64GB and will hit the streets August starting at $49.99.
“The XtremKey offers extreme durability and capacity in a convenient, well-protected and fun form factor,” said Alexis Kobassian, Product Manager, LaCie. “Despite the robust, industrial-strength protection we’ve added, it’s still a LaCie key that brings ease-of-use and reliability to customers looking to keep their data secure while on the go.”
