W1zzard
10-12-2007, 11:59 AM
[page=Introduction & Packaging]
Introduction
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/logo.jpg
I would like to thank ATP (http://www.atpinc.com) for supplying the review sample.
From the manufacturer:
US only: Pink Ribbon Special Edition Petito USB Drive is specially created in ATP’s partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 10% of sales of the product will benefit Komen (http://www.komen.org) for the Cure and their fight against breast cancer.
Windows® ReadyBoost™ Compatible - All ATP USB drives are enhanced for use with Windows® ReadyBoost™
Tough and highly durable – waterproof, extreme temperature resistant, dustproof, ESD proof, shock resistant
Up to 30MB/s data transfer rate, fully compatible with USB specification version 2.0 and 1.1
Extremely compact and portable – weighing less than 8g
Powered by USB bus - no external power is required
Durable solid-state storage - 10 years data retention
Hot Plug & Play – enable you to install and uninstall Petito anytime
Security application - allow you to create a unique password
Packaging
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package1.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package2.jpg)
ATP's Petito is packaged in a blister pack which can be easily opened and closed, there is no permanent seal. The whole package is designed in a way to attract female customers. On the back you will find several product specs.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/contents_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/contents.jpg)
Inside the package you find the USB stick and a carrying strap.
[page=A Closer Look]
A Closer Look
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/size_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/size.jpg)
When placed on a CD, the tiny dimensions of the Petito 2 GB become apparent. While it is certainly not the smallest USB stick ever, it is very small, just the right size to be convenient but not too small to lose it.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick3_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick3.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick5_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick5.jpg)
ATP has chosen to make the entire outer shell from aluminum which adds to the durability of the USB stick. As color a pink with metallic highlights has been chosen. The whole stick just screams "high-quality" - which is important on today's market where a lot of other companies build USB sticks.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick4_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick4.jpg)
The back is clean of any writing.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick1.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick2.jpg)
Even the cap is made from aluminum. It is easy to remove but holds well, I can't imagine it coming lose by itself or when carried in a bag.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick6_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick6.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick7_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick7.jpg)
The carrying strap is easily attached and removed. I doubt many women would wear the USB stick around their wrist, but if you imagine it buried deeply inside a woman's crowded handbag, the carrying strap will make it easier to find and get it out.
[page=Software]
Software
ATP includes a small security application which can divide the USB stick into a public and a private partition. Access to the private partition is restricted by a password. Initially the device ships with only a public partition and the security application is stored there. When you change the partition layout the whole USB stick will be erased, but after that the security application will be automatically copied back to the stick.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen1.jpg)
The first screen is used to "log in" to the drive's private partition. After entering the correct password, the application will switch the drive's current drive letter to access the private partition. At this time you can't access the public partition because its drive letter is used.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen2.jpg)
On the second page you can change the password and create a password hint.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen3_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen3.jpg)
The third screen "Partition" lets you adjust how much space you use for the public and the private partition. If you don't want to use the security feature, just set Security Disk Size to 0 MB, which is the shipping configuration.
When I tried to use ATP's software on another USB stick it worked perfectly fine. I also spent a couple of minutes trying to access data from the secure partition without entering the password and could not get to it. The software "shrinks" the drive size, so even when you read directly from the physical medium you can not get to the data. However, it is certainly possible to adjust the disk size back to the full medium size to access the data. So, while the included software does offer some sort of protection, please do not store your top secret rocket launch codes there.
[page=Performance]
Performance
We used the following devices for our comparison:
A-Data Football Disk 512 MB
A-Data MyFlash PD7 1 GB
A-Data PD17 Flash Drive 1 GB
A-Data PD18 Flash Drive 2 GB
A-Data Pirates Flash Drive 2 GB
A-Data RB19 Flash Drive 1 GB
ATP Petito 2 GB
ATP ToughDrive 2 GB
Corsair Flash Voyager 512 MB
Generic Stick USB 1.1 256 MB
OCZ Mini Kart 1 GB
OCZ Rally 1 GB
OCZ Roadster 1 GB
PQI Intelligent Drive i810 1 GB
PQI Travelling Disk i221 1 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 512 MB
Super DH Series 200x 1 GB
Super Talent RBST 1 GB
Thermaltake MUSE external HDD enclosure
Verbatim Store'n'Go Pro 2 GB
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/hdtach_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/hdtach.jpg)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/graph1.gif
We see excellent performance numbers here. The Petito is not only pretty (if you are a girl), but it's also very fast.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/graph2.gif
When it comes to access times, the ReadyBoost certified drive can also score. It offers the lowest access time of all drives we tested so far. Access time is especially important when the drive is used with Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/atto.jpg
Like with all drives, performance gets better, the bigger the data chunks are. Also common to all USB sticks is that writes are slower than reads. Optimum file size is 64KB or bigger for maximum performance. In daily use you will almost never see files smaller than 64KB.
[page=Value & Conclusion]
Value and Conclusion
<table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="result">
<tr><th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/dollar.gif</th>
<td>
The ATP Petito 2 GB goes for around $50. Quite a bit of money if you compare it to the $20 of a noname 2 GB USB stick.
</tr><tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbup.gif</th>
<td>
Small
Excellent performance
Cute looks, great for women or as present
Light
Very robust - full metal shell
Supports Vista ReadyBoost
Security Software included
Available in silver and gold as well
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbdown.gif</th>
<td>
No activity LED
High price
</td></tr>
<tr><th>9.5</th>
<td>When I first saw the pink ATP Petito I thought it's a cheap product that's sold for a lot of money to the small group of women who have a use for it. During testing I was surprised to see that ATP has engineered a rock solid product that has a high build quality thanks to its full-metal shell. The cap has a tight fit which ensures that you can't lose it while on the road. Performance numbers are excellent as well, the ATP Petito can claim top spots in both transfer speeds and access times.<br />
If the pink color theme is not for you, you can also choose to get a silver or golden colored USB stick which will suit the needs of men more. Even though the price of $50 for the 2 GB version is a bit on the high side, it seems fair to me.
</td></tr>
<tr><th></th><td>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/editorschoice.gif</td></tr>
</table>
Introduction
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/logo.jpg
I would like to thank ATP (http://www.atpinc.com) for supplying the review sample.
From the manufacturer:
US only: Pink Ribbon Special Edition Petito USB Drive is specially created in ATP’s partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 10% of sales of the product will benefit Komen (http://www.komen.org) for the Cure and their fight against breast cancer.
Windows® ReadyBoost™ Compatible - All ATP USB drives are enhanced for use with Windows® ReadyBoost™
Tough and highly durable – waterproof, extreme temperature resistant, dustproof, ESD proof, shock resistant
Up to 30MB/s data transfer rate, fully compatible with USB specification version 2.0 and 1.1
Extremely compact and portable – weighing less than 8g
Powered by USB bus - no external power is required
Durable solid-state storage - 10 years data retention
Hot Plug & Play – enable you to install and uninstall Petito anytime
Security application - allow you to create a unique password
Packaging
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package1.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/package2.jpg)
ATP's Petito is packaged in a blister pack which can be easily opened and closed, there is no permanent seal. The whole package is designed in a way to attract female customers. On the back you will find several product specs.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/contents_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/contents.jpg)
Inside the package you find the USB stick and a carrying strap.
[page=A Closer Look]
A Closer Look
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/size_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/size.jpg)
When placed on a CD, the tiny dimensions of the Petito 2 GB become apparent. While it is certainly not the smallest USB stick ever, it is very small, just the right size to be convenient but not too small to lose it.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick3_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick3.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick5_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick5.jpg)
ATP has chosen to make the entire outer shell from aluminum which adds to the durability of the USB stick. As color a pink with metallic highlights has been chosen. The whole stick just screams "high-quality" - which is important on today's market where a lot of other companies build USB sticks.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick4_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick4.jpg)
The back is clean of any writing.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick1.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick2.jpg)
Even the cap is made from aluminum. It is easy to remove but holds well, I can't imagine it coming lose by itself or when carried in a bag.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick6_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick6.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick7_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/stick7.jpg)
The carrying strap is easily attached and removed. I doubt many women would wear the USB stick around their wrist, but if you imagine it buried deeply inside a woman's crowded handbag, the carrying strap will make it easier to find and get it out.
[page=Software]
Software
ATP includes a small security application which can divide the USB stick into a public and a private partition. Access to the private partition is restricted by a password. Initially the device ships with only a public partition and the security application is stored there. When you change the partition layout the whole USB stick will be erased, but after that the security application will be automatically copied back to the stick.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen1.jpg)
The first screen is used to "log in" to the drive's private partition. After entering the correct password, the application will switch the drive's current drive letter to access the private partition. At this time you can't access the public partition because its drive letter is used.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen2.jpg)
On the second page you can change the password and create a password hint.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen3_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/screen3.jpg)
The third screen "Partition" lets you adjust how much space you use for the public and the private partition. If you don't want to use the security feature, just set Security Disk Size to 0 MB, which is the shipping configuration.
When I tried to use ATP's software on another USB stick it worked perfectly fine. I also spent a couple of minutes trying to access data from the secure partition without entering the password and could not get to it. The software "shrinks" the drive size, so even when you read directly from the physical medium you can not get to the data. However, it is certainly possible to adjust the disk size back to the full medium size to access the data. So, while the included software does offer some sort of protection, please do not store your top secret rocket launch codes there.
[page=Performance]
Performance
We used the following devices for our comparison:
A-Data Football Disk 512 MB
A-Data MyFlash PD7 1 GB
A-Data PD17 Flash Drive 1 GB
A-Data PD18 Flash Drive 2 GB
A-Data Pirates Flash Drive 2 GB
A-Data RB19 Flash Drive 1 GB
ATP Petito 2 GB
ATP ToughDrive 2 GB
Corsair Flash Voyager 512 MB
Generic Stick USB 1.1 256 MB
OCZ Mini Kart 1 GB
OCZ Rally 1 GB
OCZ Roadster 1 GB
PQI Intelligent Drive i810 1 GB
PQI Travelling Disk i221 1 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 512 MB
Super DH Series 200x 1 GB
Super Talent RBST 1 GB
Thermaltake MUSE external HDD enclosure
Verbatim Store'n'Go Pro 2 GB
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/hdtach_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/hdtach.jpg)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/graph1.gif
We see excellent performance numbers here. The Petito is not only pretty (if you are a girl), but it's also very fast.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/graph2.gif
When it comes to access times, the ReadyBoost certified drive can also score. It offers the lowest access time of all drives we tested so far. Access time is especially important when the drive is used with Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATP/Petito/images/atto.jpg
Like with all drives, performance gets better, the bigger the data chunks are. Also common to all USB sticks is that writes are slower than reads. Optimum file size is 64KB or bigger for maximum performance. In daily use you will almost never see files smaller than 64KB.
[page=Value & Conclusion]
Value and Conclusion
<table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="result">
<tr><th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/dollar.gif</th>
<td>
The ATP Petito 2 GB goes for around $50. Quite a bit of money if you compare it to the $20 of a noname 2 GB USB stick.
</tr><tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbup.gif</th>
<td>
Small
Excellent performance
Cute looks, great for women or as present
Light
Very robust - full metal shell
Supports Vista ReadyBoost
Security Software included
Available in silver and gold as well
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbdown.gif</th>
<td>
No activity LED
High price
</td></tr>
<tr><th>9.5</th>
<td>When I first saw the pink ATP Petito I thought it's a cheap product that's sold for a lot of money to the small group of women who have a use for it. During testing I was surprised to see that ATP has engineered a rock solid product that has a high build quality thanks to its full-metal shell. The cap has a tight fit which ensures that you can't lose it while on the road. Performance numbers are excellent as well, the ATP Petito can claim top spots in both transfer speeds and access times.<br />
If the pink color theme is not for you, you can also choose to get a silver or golden colored USB stick which will suit the needs of men more. Even though the price of $50 for the 2 GB version is a bit on the high side, it seems fair to me.
</td></tr>
<tr><th></th><td>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/editorschoice.gif</td></tr>
</table>