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    Cheapest place to get a Thumbdrive?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by remedyzrider, Aug 2, 2004.

  1. remedyzrider

    remedyzrider Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a 128mb thumbdrive (or flashdrive... whats the "official" name for these anyway?). I've seen them at Circuit City for $35 plus $10 m.i.r. Anyone know of any other good places to look.

    Anyone have a brand they prefer, or should stay away from?

    Thanks for helpin' a newb out! [ :D]
    Chris
     
    remedyzrider, Aug 2, 2004
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  2. Acoc

    Acoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought the Lexar Jump Drive Sport 2.0 USB flash stick with 256MB from buy.com for a great deal. Here is the website: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10360518&loc=101&sp=1 .

    It's $39.66 now with free shipping. I tested mine out and it worked great, no complaints. Very small and can double as a key chain. Flash drives aren't my expertise but if you have any questions about it I would be more than happy to assist. By the way I tried it on a windows box and it recognized it and auto mounted with no user input (very nice). I will be trying it in linux as soon as I get my notebook (tomorrow hopefully).
     
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  3. Acoc

    Acoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks like they have the 128MB for $29, but for $10 more you get double memory and free shipping (which would mean it really pays for itself).
     
    Acoc, Aug 2, 2004
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  4. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Also check out BestBuy, I think I've noticed a 128mb for around $30. If you need to purchase other gear, take a look at the circulars in your local paper. A retailer here (forget who...while ago) was having a promotion where they were giving away 64mb drives with $75 purchases. You might be able to find something like that. If you go with a thumbdrive, go with a USB 2.0 version. The problem I have with my 1.1 device is that there is a lag when transferring information from a machine to the drive. If you pull the drive out too quickly, the information is not saved.
     
    Big Calhoun, Aug 2, 2004
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    We post deals about these occasionally, so you might want to use search to see if there are any recent deals. I've seen teh 128's for as low as $10-15 after rebate.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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  6. Acoc

    Acoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay I just found the reciept of that flash drive. After rebates it was $27, so there have been better deals in the past and may be in the future. I thought $39 sounded pretty high. Oh well keep your eyes open I'm sure you'll find a deal.

    John
     
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  7. DaGreek

    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a 256 flash drive from newegg.com for 33$


    Compaq R3000T (CTO)
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    60GB 5,400 RPM HD
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    DaGreek, Aug 6, 2004
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  8. NeedToKnow2

    NeedToKnow2 Notebook Consultant

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    This week Target has the Lexar Media 128MB JumpDrive Elite or Sport for $22ea (no mail-in-rebate). This is their lowest price of the season ($13 off the regular price).
     
    NeedToKnow2, Aug 8, 2004
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  9. rokov

    rokov Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know of any good stores from canada to buy one?
     
    rokov, Aug 11, 2004
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