Model:  n-Tegrity Pro (4GB)

Manufacturer:  n-Trance

Provider:  n-Trance

Reviewed By:  Miguel

Review Date:  07/02/08

  Every now and then, I receive a product that is so unique and highly functional that it completely changes the way I initially intended to evaluate it.  The n-Tegrity Pro from n-Trance is one of the very few that fit in this category.  In fact, I'll be honest and say that upon receiving the product, I thought it was "just another flash drive" with advanced security features.  Yes, it looks like a flash drive and functions like a flash drive but it isn't until you actually spend some time playing with it that you'll quickly realize it is really much more than that and certainly deserves to be featured as a "Personal Data Manager".  Not only does it seriously focus on security right down to the biometric fingerprint reader, but also comes loaded with a superb software suite that is honestly levels beyond what other similar products can possibly offer.  In fact, this product took me by surprise and there's so much to cover that I had to change my priorities in order to write this unusually long review.  Stick with me here folks and take a moment to check out what this product has to offer!   

Packaging & Contents

Talk about presentation!  The package shipped all the way from Israel and other than the standard product packaging, they included an excellent, well designed press kit that provides plenty of additional info on its unique features.  In short, this extra effort certainly does make a difference and it was then when I realized I wasn't planning on reviewing the product I was expecting.  Moving on, the drive itself ships with a quick start guide and includes a USB extension cable and lanyard. 

The Drive

In terms of its design, there are mixed feelings.  Starting with the bad, it is honestly not the most aesthetically pleasing drive on the market.  Perhaps it is the color combo, but it looks like a flash drive that you would have been released years ago.  I don't know, it just doesn't look "high-tech", especially when you factor in all the innovative features built-in.  However, if you do a bit of research on their product, you'll find that they do seem to have them with additional color options, one of which sports a much more pleasing black finish.

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On the positive side though, the drive does sport a slide out design not only to protect the biometric sensor, but the USB connector as well.  This is always a plus as you won't have to deal with a cap you will most likely lose in time.  In addition, the built-in status/activity LED is blue, which does at least accent the drive well.

Finally, some comparison shots against a number of other flash drives to give you an overall idea of its size.  This includes not only an older biometric drive, but a few of what are the smallest drives currently on the market.  For what it has to offer, it is a decent sized drive.  It is significantly smaller than the BioDrive and some other older drives.  Also, for a biometric drive, it is quite thin as well, especially when compared to the BioDrive.  It is also significantly smaller and slimmer than the super large Corsair Padlock.  An additional comparison against the Padlock can be found here.

Specifications

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