mySimon USB Flash Drives Shopping Picks

Corsair says its Flash Voyager USB drive "has been shown laundered, baked, frozen, boiled, dropped, and even run over by a SUV" in third party reviews, and the thing still works, thanks to its rubberized, shockproof, and water-resistant case. If that's not enough to sell you on it, consider its high speed, 16GB of storage, USB plug-and-play simplicity, (Windows) software that lets you create a password-protected hidden partition for your most sensitive data, and it works with both PCs and Macs. More gifts for computer geeks.

Don't be fooled by their tiny size. These Lexar FireFly USB drives can hold up to 1000 of your best vacation photos, 16 hours of your favorite music, and 120 minutes of video footage from last weekend's soccer game. They come with Google software that lets you edit photos, find files, and search the Internet. And their plug-and-play design makes them super easy to use. Choose ruby (256MB), emerald (512MB), topaz (1GB), black (2GB), or white (4GB).

Introducing the Hitch, a fast and ridiculously easy to use gadget that lets you transfer files (music, video, photos, documents) from one USB device to another, without needing a computer. And it works fast - just 5 seconds to transfer a 4MB song; 80 seconds to transfer a 15-song album; and 12 minutes to transfer a 2 hour video. Note: Content purchased from an online store will only work on the original device.

Transfer your files in style with a SurfDrive flash drive. Designed to look like surfboards, these USB 2.0 flash drives store up to 1GB of your music, photos, and other files, so you can transfer them easily from home computer to work computer and back again. (That way you don't have to lug a laptop around.) They work with Windows and Macs, hook easily onto your backpack or keychain, and come in several colors and styles.

An attractive multi-tasking device, the Executive Attache is an integrated ballpoint pen and USB 2.0 flash drive. Ideal for business professionals on the go, this gadget lets you transport large amounts of data (Word files, photos, MP3s) from one computer to another. Oh yeah, and you can write with it too.