Xporter

Posted by: DT  :  Category: Patriot

Updated: September 12, 2010
(see Patriot Xporter Rage)

Here’s an overview of Patriot flash drives. Patriot’s brand is the Xporter series which pleases with solid standard models as well as futuristic designs. The beasts among them are the Bolt, Rage and Magnum, holding up to 64GB and 128GB respectively. All “Patriots” have the following traits in common:

- USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible.
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Easy plug & play.
- Lightweight and Hi-Speed.
Keychain ring or hole.
- LED activity light.
- 10 year data retention.
Minimum warranty of 5 years.

Now let us take a look at the individual drives.

Patriot Xporter
Xporter XT Boost
Xporter XT Plus
Xporter Rage
Bolt
Xporter Magnum
Xporter Mini
Xporter Dash
Xporter Razzo

Xporter (Standard Model)

4 Xporter Memory Sticks in White, Blue, Silver and Black

Signature line: Patriot Xporter Flash Drives (@ logox21)

or (white logo2)


Characteristics:

- Plastic body with cap.
- Capacity: 128MB – 8GB
- Colors: White, Blue, Silver, Black
Speed of up to 120x (17,5 MB/s).
- 72.3mm long, 17.1mm wide, 8.1mm thick.
5.5g weight.



Xporter XT Boost

Xporter XT Plus Memory Stick in Black with Red Letters

Could be right out of a Borg movie or 3D-computer game:
Patriot Xporter XT Boost (@ black logo) or (black3)


Characteristics:

- Rugged rubber body with cap (black).
- Capacity: 2 – 32GB.
- High performance speed of up to 200x (29 MB/s).
Water and shock resistant.
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- Package includes lanyard, cap chain and USB extension cable.
- 74mm long, 20mm wide, 11mm thick.
14g weight.



Xporter XT Plus

Round Xporter XT Plus Memory Stick in Black with Red Letters

X marks the Stick: Patriot Xporter XT Plus (@ logox21)

or (white logo2)


Characteristics:

- Oval, rugged rubber body with cap (black).
- Capacity: 1 – 4GB.
- High performance speed of up to 200x (29 MB/s).
Water and shock resistant.
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- Package includes lanyard, cap chain and USB extension cable.
– 72mm long, 24mm wide, 13mm thick.
10g weight.



Xporter Rage

Patriot Xporter Rage: with USB interface in & out, tilted & in package

Four-NAND Drive: Patriot Xporter XT Rage (@ black logo) or (black3)


Characteristics:

- Black & red rubber coated body
- Retractable USB interface
- Rugged, drop & spill resistant
- Easy grip design at end tip
- Capacity: 8 – 64GB.
- Quad channel technology:
Speeds of up to 27 MB/s read & 25 MB/s write.
- Supports Windows ReadyBoost.
– 53mm long, 22mm wide, 11mm thick.
– 11g weight.
- Lifetime warranty.



Bolt

Patriot Bolt in side view, with security menu & retail box
Lightning screwed tight :
Patriot Bolt (@ black logo) or (black3)


Characteristics:

- Black aluminum body with clear orange tips.
- Cap.
- 4 to 64GB.
- Speeds of up to 30 MB/s read & 12 MB/s write.
- 256-bit Hardware Encryption.
- Built-in safeguard against tampering.
- 512-bit RSA engine for user authentication.
- Locks and reformats after 10 incorrect passwords.
- Bright red LED.
- Lanyard grommet.
- Dimensions unknown.
- Weight unknown.
- 5 year warranty.



Xporter Magnum

Xporter Magnum Flash Drive in Red & Black

Magnum Force: Patriot Xporter Magnum (@ black logo)

or (black3)


Characteristics:

- Glossy aluminum body with golden cap.
- red (64GB), black (128GB)
- Ultra-fast speed of up to 210x (30,6 MB/s).
Water and shock resistant.
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- 72mm long, 26mm wide, 6mm thick.
- 19.5g weight.
Lifetime warranty.



Not to be mixed up with the Magnum ice cream flash drive –>

Brown Magnum Ice Cream Memory Stick with Box and Lanyard

The yummier version: Magnum Chocolate Flash Drive (@ logox21)

or (white logo2)


Ok, pardon that excursion. Back to Patriot flash drives. Coincidentally, the next model looks like an ice cream too.


Xporter Mini

Xporter Mini Memory Stick in Orange, Blue, Green and Red

Patriot Xporter Mini Flash Drive (@ black logo)

or (black3)


Characteristics:

- Round body with rubberized housing and cap.
- Each capacity has a different color:
Red = 1GB, Green = 2GB, Blue = 4GB, Orange = 8GB.
- Speed of up to 120x (17,5 MB/s).
Water and shock resistant.
- 42.4mm long, 17.9mm wide, 9.5mm thick.
6.8g weight.



Xporter Dash

White Xporter Dash Memory Stick

Dashingly handsome and has a green thumb:
Patriot Xporter Dash (@ logox21) or (white logo2)


Characteristics:

- White plastic body without cap
- Retractable USB connector via green slider
- Capacity: 2 – 16GB.
- Speed of up to 120x (17,5 MB/s).
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches.
1.6 ounces weight.



Xporter Razzo

Xporter Razzo Memory Sticks in Green, Blue, Silver, Black and Gold

Out on the razzle: Patriot Xporter Razzo (@ black logo)

or (black3)

Characteristics:

- Scratch resistant body with transparent cap.
- Each capacity comes in a different color:
- Green = 1GB, Dark Blue = 2GB, Silver = 4GB,
Bright Blue = 8GB, Black = 16GB, Gold = 32GB
Speed of up to 120x (17,5 MB/s).
Water and shock resistant.
- Supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost.
- 80mm long, 16mm wide, 7mm thick.
7g weight.


Ok, that covers the Xporter Series. As for the manufacturer, Patriot’s full name is actually Patriot Memory and is a trademark of PDP Systems. Founded in 1985, it has established itself as a builder of memory modules and flash memory products. Patriot has distribution channels all over the world but its headquarters are in Fremont, California.

As always, feel free to leave a comment especially if you have any experience with these flash drives.


…on eBay right now:

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or
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15 Responses to “Xporter”

  1. Walter Chu Says:

    I had purchased a USB memory stick, Patriot XT 32G.
    Lost the cap.
    Do you sell cap only ?
    Where can I get one ?
    Thank you
    Walter Chu

  2. DT Says:

    Hi Walter,
    I’m sorry that you lost your cap. You can find caps on ebay that are a generic fit for any USB connector. –> Flash Drive Caps
    If this would look good on your Patriot flash drive is another question. If an actual replacement cap is important to you, you could try contacting the customer service on the Patriot website. Maybe they will send you one, especially in case of a still valid warranty.

    Alternatively for the future, you could purchase Flash Drives with a retractable USB Connector.

  3. haytham Says:

    nice collection

  4. Strategic Marketing Says:

    well i guess thats interesting enough. could have used a little more thought though some of those designs look rather generic

    –Kimmy K

  5. Randy Micah Says:

    Looks like reasonable USB price for its quality

  6. 24 Hour Locksmith Says:

    I like the patriot one, it looks sweet and 32GB is just the right size, I can’t believe how much cheaper these are getting recently.

  7. Global Matrix Leads Says:

    Nice designs. Some of them are a common look though.

  8. Scott @ Flash Blogger Says:

    Wow, I had no idea that you could get flash memory so cheap these days!
    .-= Flash Blogger´s last blog post ..Is Viral Marketing Better With Videos Or Games? =-.

  9. Jack Says:

    Some nice onces there, they are getting better so fast !
    .-= Jack´s last blog post ..compact flash 16gb =-.

  10. Gabrico @ Sonic Games Says:

    Xporter XT Boost 32 Giga is very cool.

  11. zororiver @ shooting flash games Says:

    Hi, where can i get one? thanks

  12. DT Says:

    Zororiver, which one? The Patriot Bolt? Just follow the ebay or amazon links under the image.

  13. js @ apb cash Says:

    I like the patriot one, it looks sweet and 32GB is just the right size, I can’t believe how much cheaper these are getting recently.

  14. Admin @ Web Design Says:

    Are the Patriots faster than the Corsair Voyagers. I have the 8G Voyager and it has really slowed down over time.

  15. DT Says:

    c3mdigital,
    if you have the regular Voyager than the new Xporter Rage as well as the Xporter Magnum should be faster. I guess some flash drives can become slower after some time due to wear and tear or because the host computer has become cluttered up.

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