A Closer Look

Taking a closer look at the flash device, the first attribute you will notice is the build quality. The metal alloy casing and rubberized surface give it a very rugged feel. This is the type of flash device which goes perfect on your key chain. Nonetheless, you should not drive over the stick with your car or drop it into any liquid. One side holds the black slider, with which you can extend the USB connector out of the casing. It is very similar to the system used on the A-Data PD17, which we reviewed in the past.


A-Data has placed the company logo and series name on the side of the metal frame. You will not find any text on the outside of the S701 which tells you its capacity.


Sliding the USB connector out of the case, it becomes apparent, that it is a normal USB connector, but without the metal frame around it. This means that you can connect the S701 upside down into the USB plug. Doing so will not harm your system or the flash device whatsoever. The serial number and the actual capacity is etched into the black USB plug itself.