The Jump Drive or UFD is a small, portable device about the size of a BIC lighter or package of gum.

The body is an encased circuit board with a memory chip, with one end featuring an integrated USB connector.

This connector can slide into a USB port on nearly any computer, making the JumpDrive ideal for quickly transferring data or programs.

USB ports support plug and play functionality so that a computer does not have to reboot to recognize the device or to disconnect from it.

Modern operating systems also have built-in support for memory sticks, negating the need to load device drivers.

A Jump Drive has no moving parts and requires very little power. Nearly impervious to casual abuse, the UFD has replaced the less robust floppy drive and a handful of other storage, transfer or backup devices.

Memory storage varies according to model, ranging from megabytes (MB) to gigabytes (GB). Light, small and tough, flash drives are the perfect compliment for any computer user.