U172 – U273
Now we’re moving on to PQI’s models U172 – U273. Beside PQI i161 – i270 these also belong to the Traveling Disk series.
U172P
U173
U190 – U191
U230
U273
U172P
Colorful Lidstick: PQI U172 (@ 
) or (
)
Metallic casing with transparent lid
Available in pink, black, blue, silver & gold
Lid fits perfectly on rear
1 – 16GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Keyring hole
50 x 17.6 x 9.3 mm (1.97 x 0.69 x 0.37 in)
12.7 g (0.03 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
U173
Pulling in from behind: PQI U173 (@ 
)
or (
)
Laquer housing with sliding case
Drive can stand upright
Available in blue & white
1 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Keyring hole
Key strap with ring included
44.5 x 19 x 11 mm (1.75 x 0.75 x 0.43 in)
10 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
U190 – U191
Degree of Transparency: PQI U190 & U191 (@ ) or ()
Transparent plastic body with lid
Available in black (U190) & turquoise (U191)
128MB – 2GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Write protect function
LED indicator
Keyring hole
63 x 17 x 10.5 mm (2.48 x 0.67 x 0.41 in) (U 190)
7 g (0.02 lb) (U 190)
63 x 17.5 x 7.2 mm (2.48 x 0.69 x 0.28 in) (U 191)
5 g (0.01 lb) (U 191)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
U230
Stick & White: PQI U230 (@ ) or ()
White plastic body with lid
1 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Key strap included
71.6 x 19 x 8.5 mm (2.82 x 0.75 x 0.33 in)
9.7 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
U273
Green behind the Rears: PQI U273 (@ ) or ()
Metallic casing with transparent lid
Available in pink, black, blue, silver & red
Lid fits perfectly on rear
2 – 32GB
High speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Green LED (at rear)
Keyring hole
Key strap included
46.1 x 17.2 x 8.6 mm (1.81 x 0.68 x 0.34 in)
7 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty
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or
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August 30th, 2009 at 1:15 am
nice usb device design.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
wow they are so slim!Thinking of getting U173 model one!
February 16th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Good design, but i have experience using PQI U172 much trouble. I don’t know why, data transfer can’t work well. Then I took it to the computer store where I bought this PQI. after waiting a while I get a new PQI replace with the same type. But after a few days use, I experienced the same problem. Why be like this?
February 17th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Dilon, sorry to hear that. What computer and operating system were you using?
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I have got one of these and find just having it attached to my keys makes life so much easier. They are good little devices
May 15th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
my USB flash PQI U172P 16G.B doesn’t work on any computer when i put it in any PC i tried with all windows systems XP,Vista, WIN7 with different computers it still not working, it gives me that it search for drivers like any USB flash but in the end it says: ” USB Device not recognized
One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it for assistance in solving this problem, click this message”
and when i click on this message ir gives me that the usb:” Unknown Device”
i wish you can help me in my problem.
thank you
May 15th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
by the way i tried every program that on this web site it didn’t help me
May 16th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Givara,
is this a new device or were you able to use it before? Did you try plugging the stick into another USB port or computer? If the PQI U172 doesnt work there either you should definitely contact PQI customer service: PQI support
March 24th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Similar problem, but my U273 works on most computers most of the time. It was working on one (Win7), but next time I plugged it in, the drivers couldn’t be found. Win7 still recognized it as a PQI device, and it works on two other comps (Vista).
Strange thing is PQI doesn’t have drivers for it even on their site, where they have drivers for a whole lot of other products.
March 24th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Purevaps,
I posted an article just a few days ago, USB Device Not Recognized that should help you and givara with their problems. Good luck!
April 12th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Just hangs perfectly on your keyring. And can’t complain about lifetime warranty, nice little device
January 21st, 2016 at 3:38 pm
dont buy U273, because i have 2 8gb that is writeproteced, i tried everything to remove it, registry, their software, antivirus, nothing helps…it close to the bin……