Packaging:
The Supersonic comes packaged in a cardboard blister pack. The front of the card advertises the drive's capacity, rated speeds and key features including its quad-channel technology and USB 3.0 interface. On the back, Patriot has provided a few graphs showing the Supersonic's maximum read and write speeds as well as the difference in performance between USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
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Physical Features:
While not the largest flash drive in Patriot's lineup, the Supersonic definitely isn't the smallest either. Measuring 2.83" (7.2cm) long, 0.75" (1.92cm) wide and 0.33" (.85cm) thick, it's about the size of a pack of gum.
The Supersonic is well constructed and has a very solid feel to it. The body of the drive is made out of aluminum which, according to Patriot, is shock resistant up to 15Gs. The Supersonic also uses an aluminum and plastic cap to protect its USB connector. While it stays on pretty well, it cannot be stored on the opposite end when the drive is in use.
On the end of the Supersonic there is a loop where you can attach the drive to your key ring. While you can't see it in these pictures, there is an LED inside of this loop that lights up red whenever the drive is transmitting or receiving data or is in the identification process.
