Whether you like it or not, USB flash drives are replacing the floppy disk as the preferred way of moving files from one computer to another. The PenDragon takes this idea one step further and includes the hardware for wireless networking as well.
As a USB flash drive, the PenDragon can hold up to 128Mb. It also has a clever sliding lid protecting the USB plug that can't be removed and therefore can't get lost. The manufacturer also supplies a USB extension cable and a clip for attaching the PenDragon to the side of a notebook rather than having it protrude from the back or side.
Windows XP recognises the PenDragon automatically, allowing the Wi-Fi drivers to be loaded directly from the device, which means no extra driver CD to carry around. Windows XP also has its own software for detecting wireless networks, so connecting to Wi-Fi is easy. Users of previous versions of Windows can use the drivers supplied on the accompanying CD.
The only minor frustration is that data transfer is limited to USB and not the faster USB2. Other than that, it's a pricey, yet handy tool for notebook fans and there is also a 64Mb version available.
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