This stick is even faster than the manufacturer allows ;-) According to the information package 32Gig version achieves up to 190MB read and up to 110MB when writing. I even around 199MB or 119MB measured approximately 8-D Especially to be highlighted is the fact that the write speed at 4k accesses on average at around 6MB / s. Each similar stick reaches only a fraction (eg, the very fast Lexar JumpDrive Triton 32GB Memory Stick only 0.05 (!) MB / s). This value is particularly important when it is sequentially written to the stick - for example, if a BS is booted from the stick. The processing is absolutely fine. The sliding mechanism locks well and is easy to operate. Contrary to my expectation of the stick also has a tiny, blue diode that flashes discreetly in write or read activity. These flashes are so unobtrusive that they do not interfere even when playing a stored on the stick, the film in a dark room and, due to their positioning in the grip of the slide mechanism. The stick is very compact despite its high speed. Unlike its predecessor, it is unfortunately only plastic which very high quality and scratch resistant but are located. This has a positive effect on the weight. The predecessor, which was known to a majority of solid metal, acts against his successor like a brick in your pocket.