SentrySafe 500 1/2 Hour FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black

Opens and closes, locks and unlocks. (I have no idea how well it would work in a fire, and hope never to find out.)

the box itself is fine,but inside could be larger and handles would ease carrying.it does meet the needs i bought it for .

SentrySafe 1/2 Hour FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black, #0500
This is a small fireproof safe, perfect for CDs, bonds, insurance policies, etc.

great item, good size and functionality only downside is the inside isn't very visually appealing no liner just the plastic material like the outside.

I picked this up for a pretty good price and was pleasantly surprised to see it said Made in the USA when I got it, cool. It's big enough to hold some of my papers, data discs of family photos and a couple other things. It gives me real peace of mind whenever I leave the house that even if the worst happens I'll still have some of my most important stuff. They even offer a replacement program where they replace it for free if it does ever serve it's purpose and melt down protecting your stuff!

From their website, it will protect USB drives, CDs, DVDs, memory sticks, etc. from an average fire. I think it protects pictures adequately, but it won't protect floppies or negatives. It's maximum internal temperature should only get to about 350F, so theoretically anything that could survive a half hour in that should make it.

If you want to store things like tax records or have flood risks, don't get this; go get their hanging folder unit that's also waterproof. Another important thing to remember, this unit promises "privacy" not security, so if you need to keep stuff secure this isn't for that. You can order replacement keys for it, I think for $12, so if your kid wanted a peak or someone steals it, no protection.

There's not too much to say about functions, the only moving parts are the key slot (two keys included) and the lid which functions in both the super exciting open position and the somewhat less exciting, but equally necessary closed position. Let the good times roll!

The *only* reasons I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is the locking mechanism is a tad cheesy, though functional, and it's not wide enough to place an 8x10 piece of paper in without folding it. I'd still recommend this unit highly. It's not much money for a 1x security investment.