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Combining the performance of SSD, USB 3.0 and DRAM cache technology, the FastKey can write small files up to 100 times faster than your average USB 2.0 hard drive.

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The fast write speeds also allow users to work on large files or applications directly from the USB 3.0 drive without performance lag.

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