U285 is awarded 4.5 stars out of 5 in PC Magazine (First Look) in June 2007. The 3 unique selling points are: 1) It supports ReadyBoost in Windows Vista; 2) Write-protection switch prevents virus and spyware attacks; 3) Patented Ultra-Stable Technology prevents disk or data corruption. Harbinger InfoTech Pte Ltd is distributing Netac's product portfolio since 2001. Netac Technology Co. Ltd owns the patent of USB Flash Disk in USA (US6829672) and China (ZL99117225.6) since year 1999.