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    USB Flash Memory

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by matthewengel, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. matthewengel

    matthewengel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the quality of USB memory sticks depend on the brand?
    For example, is a SanDisk USB better than a generic brand?

    I want to buy a 8GB USB without breaking the bank. Which brand and model should i get?
     
    matthewengel, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I would recommend Kingston and Transcend
     
    The_Observer, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    LEXAR make good fast usb memory.

    Regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jun 10, 2008
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  4. Thibault

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    I don't really see a point in spending a lot of money on a flash drive.
    Just like RAM, I don't think it really makes a big difference.
    Have a look at this 8GB Flash Drive for 27.99$.
     
    Thibault, Jun 10, 2008
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  5. JinRoh

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    I would like a good 4gb flash memory, a mix between performance / quality / good price.

    What do you suggest?
     
    JinRoh, Jun 10, 2008
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    maddy1905 Newbie

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    Go for Kingston. Nice price, good quality.
     
    maddy1905, Jun 10, 2008
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    Yes, usually build quality and performance varies. But usually high capacity branded ones are quite expensive compared to generic ones. Personally I wouldn't mind getting a generic, since size matters to me the most.

    Also check the price of a 8GB Micro/Mini/ SD card + small USB card reader combo price.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 10, 2008
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  8. Sam

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    Its not too big of a deal, but there are some with better build quality and some with better performance.

    Like for example, a SanDisk Cruzer Titanium has excellent build quality, compared to say an average Kingston, while an OCZ would have excellent performance over both.

    Speaking of which, I just picked up an 8 GB OCZ Rally 2 for $30 CDN/US. That thing is blazing fast, at the same price of an 8 GB Kingston!
     
    Sam, Jun 10, 2008
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    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    OCZ ATV Turbo/Rally2 Turbo FTW !
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jun 11, 2008
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    Where did you get yours? Newegg?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jun 11, 2008
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  11. matthewengel

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    How large of USB is necessary for college?
    I know its an varies but i'd like some idea.
    Is 4GB enough or should i get 8GB?
     
    matthewengel, Jun 12, 2008
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  12. matthewengel

    matthewengel Notebook Enthusiast

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    How large of USB is necessary for a college student?
    I know its an varies but i'd like some opinion.
    should i get 8GB or is 4GB enough?
     
    matthewengel, Jun 12, 2008
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  13. Thibault

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    I have a 4GB and that's been fine for me.
     
    Thibault, Jun 12, 2008
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  14. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    Yeah, I have 8GBs with tons of documents and such, and I haven't even filled 1GB of it yet.
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 12, 2008
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    NCIX.com, but now the price has gone up again, unfortunately. Good thing I caught the order in time...

    Anyway, it really depends on what you're working with. If its just Word Documents, you'll take forever to fill up even 2 GB. But if you're working with video, single files can be 1 or 2 GB in size, so it depends. If you can afford it, I see no reason not to get the 8 GB.
     
    Sam, Jun 12, 2008
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