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Four blue retractable USB flash drives side by side

VERBATIM

VERBATIM 97088CT 8GB Blue USB flash drive 4-pack

SKU CH-MS3F-6JJ9K MPN 97088CT

Four retractable 8 GB USB flash drives in blue for portable file storage

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Product colorBlue
  • 8GB capacity per drive stores documents and media
  • Four drives in one pack simplify file distribution
  • Retractable connector protects the USB plug from damage
  • Capless design removes the risk of lost caps
  • Works with Windows XP onward, Mac OS X 10.1+ and Linux kernel 2.6+

Classic USB 8GB four-pack

This Verbatim Classic USB flash drive comes in a pack of four blue units, each offering 8 GB of storage. The capless, retractable housing protects the connector and removes the risk of losing a separate cap. It suits students, office workers and anyone who needs a simple way to move documents, photos or other files between computers during the day. The drives are ready to use with no extra software required.

Plug-and-play file transfer

Each drive connects to any standard USB port and appears as removable storage immediately. Sustained throughput follows the limits of the USB interface and the host controller, so large batches of files copy at the speed the port allows. There is no onboard cache or controller that changes behaviour under continuous load, and the drive does not throttle because it has no active cooling. Performance is therefore consistent for the duration of a typical transfer session.

Capless retractable design

The sliding mechanism extends the connector when needed and tucks it away afterwards, so there is no cap to misplace in a bag or pocket. Installation is a matter of plugging the drive into a free USB port on Windows XP, Vista, 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, or Linux kernel 2.6 or later; the operating system handles the rest. The only common issue is physical damage to the slider if the drive is forced into a port at an angle. Buyers who need hardware encryption, rugged waterproofing or capacities above 8 GB per unit should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Thumb Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $3.50 per GB
Pricier than about 63% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVerbatim
Product lineClassic
Total capacity8 GB
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 97088CT drive draw noticeable power or get warm when left plugged in all day?

The drive uses standard USB power and has no moving parts, so it runs cool and draws minimal current during continuous use.

Which operating systems must my computer already run for these drives to work?

They work with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and later, Mac OS X 10.1 and later, and Linux kernel 2.6 and later.

Will the retractable USB connector fit the older USB-A ports on my existing laptop?

Yes, the classic USB-A plug is compatible with all standard USB-A ports, including those on older laptops.

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