Introduction

I would like to thank A-DATA for supplying the review sample. The company produces some very unique and useful memory products, ranging from a complete offering of notebook and desktop memory over memory cards in various shapes, sizes and speeds to USB storage in many flavors. A-DATA also has licenses to produce such memory devices with themes of Pirates of the Caribbean and Disney.

From the manufacturer:

• Tiny
• Push and Play
• COB process for PCBA
• Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
• Specification: support USB 2.0
• Size 36.5*24.5*5.5mm
• Weight:5g

Packaging

The package has the same layout and theme as the other A-DATA MyFlash drives. This should make for a good eye catcher if a shelf is packed with all types of A-DATA devices. The PD17 is very small which is the biggest selling point of the PD17. The back lists all the above mentioned features in multiple languages. On a small note, A-DATA actually translated certain English terms word for word into German, in which these do not make any sense anymore. This makes for some very funny text.

A Closer Look

The small dimensions of the PD17 become apparent when it is placed on the optical disk and when compared to other memory devices. The Super Talent variant is already quite slim and compact, but the A-DATA device is even much smaller and thinner than this.


The front of the PD17 holds the white and very prominent A-DATA logo, while the back is empty. The enclosure is made of hard plastic. We received the red version, but A-DATA also sells th PD17 in blue and gold. There is a large loop in the design, which makes the flash drive perfect for your key chain. The paint job is great, so you will not have to worry about it rubbing off or scratching easily.


The USB 2.0 connector is embedded into the device. This black plastic enclosure also holds the memory, so you can imagine how small the device itself is. You can push the connector out, by sliding the lever out. It is a simple USB 2.0 connector without the metal enclosure. If you insert the drive the wrong way, it will simply not work, so you do not have to worry about shorting the device or the USB header on your computer or notebook.