i bought this as a small part of a birthday present for my girlfriend who loves disney. Appearances is fantastic, though with the way it is made I'm sure long term it will fade some and lose a few gems. But for the price I feel that is expected. It is a full 8 gigs which is awesome for what I needed. I tested it and it seems to hold data fine without corruption. I am putting Disney movies on it to make it a really unique gift. The USB is hidden on the back, it slides out which I knew would be somewhat problematic before I even got to the computer. I found that it was easiest to hold my finger underneath to prevent the USB from sliding back because it doesn't stay in place perfectly without a little help. I would recommend this as a gift or as a nice size novelty drive for your self. It comes on a chain that I would say would leaves green marks on your neck.  I'll be putting it around a stuffed animal to finish this part of my gift.