Product Description

Victorinox, in partnership with Swissbit, the renowned Swiss electronics firm, has created the SwissMemory 512MB, a new 58mm tool. These multi-tools are a high performance partable data storage device which provide a convenient way to transport pictures, music, and data files from home to office. Or, if you are traveling on business and you need a back up for that important presentation, its readily available attached to your keychain.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15828 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Ruby
• Brand: Victorinox
• Model: 55994
• Released on: 2004-12-07
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 5.00" w x 6.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Compact, multi-purpose tool; transport image, music, and data files
• Includes: 512 MB memory stick, knife blade, nail file with screwdriver, scissors, key ring, LED mini-light, and retractable ballpoint pen
• Compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 interface, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X, OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4 and higher
• Free, downloadable SecureLock software; protects data from unauthorized access

Amazon.com Review
This nifty gadget may look like an ordinary multi-purpose Swiss Army knife, but it's not. Inside, 512 megabytes of USB memory allow users to transport image, music, and data files from home to office and back again. It even features a full complement of more conventional Swiss Army tools, including a knife blade, nail file with screwdriver, scissors, key ring, LED mini-light, and retractable ballpoint pen. Also included is an extension cable to connect the memory stick with a USB port. Small enough to hang from a keychain, it's a great accessory for the frequent traveler and an ideal gift for the business adventurer with a James Bond frame of mind. The SwissMemory is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 interface, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X, OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4 and higher. Free, downloadable SecureLock software protects data from unauthorized access. --Mary Park

Amazon.com Product Description
This nifty gadget may look like an ordinary multi-purpose Swiss Army knife, but it's not. Inside, 512 megabytes of USB memory allow users to transport image, music, and data files from home to office and back again. It even features a full complement of more conventional Swiss Army tools, including a knife blade, nail file with screwdriver, scissors, key ring, LED mini-light, and retractable ballpoint pen. Also included is an extension cable to connect the memory stick with a USB port. Small enough to hang from a keychain, it's a great accessory for the frequent traveler and an ideal gift for the business adventurer with a James Bond frame of mind. The SwissMemory is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 interface, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X, OS 8.6 and higher, Linux 2.4 and higher. Free, downloadable SecureLock software protects data from unauthorized access. --Mary Park

About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

Customer Reviews

Finally, the Swiss knife I've wanted....
Gone is the toothpick and tweezers. Present are essentials: 512Mb memory stick, the scissors, the nail file (and screwdriver,) a light, a pen and the knife (though it's not TSA-safe.) Hooray for Victorinox for bringing this nifty tool into the 21st century!

Handy in your pocket
This pocket knife has pretty much everything that a modern day person would need on a day to day basis. I've used every tool at least once and have only had the tool in my possession for a week. I highly recommend buying this pocket knife

One of the best purchases I've ever made
This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. It has everything I'm always in need of. Little scissors and a file for quick nail fixes. I. love always having a small knife to open all the packages that arrive in the mail. The pen has come in handy on many occasions eventhough I normally have one in my purse. The light is the only feature I find useless. The 512MB USB may not be enough for most people so that every few months they'll have to do some housekeeping (back-up and deleting) to free up space.

Just don't have it on you as you go through security for a flight. But that's no different than any swiss army knife. I've never had a problem remembering that.