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    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Dalthius, Nov 6, 2007.

  1. Dalthius

    Dalthius Notebook Enthusiast

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    ....or whatever you crazy kids are calling them these days, jump drives, etc.

    I need one, at least 2GB, good quality but nothing super-fancy. It will mainly be used to keep some documents on and transfer files from one computer to the other...ya know, kinda like what it was designed for, lol.

    I don't know anything about these, other than I keep hearing to stick with FAT.

    Beyond that, I don't have a clue. I just know I don't want one that is going to take an hour to transfer a gig worth of files.

    Recommendations, or at least point me where to look?
     
    Dalthius, Nov 6, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Well, if you're asking for help, it might be wise to not come off sounding like a...

    Anyways, I like the Sandisk Cruzer Micro's, but really any of them will work. Check Newegg.com or your local electronics shop.
     
    Lithus, Nov 6, 2007
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  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    I recommend SanDisk cruzer micro's, there small, fast, and I have never had a problem with them.

    other good manufactures are:
    PNY
    Crosiar
    Kingston
    Vebatium


    I recommend not get the cheapest 2gb stick you can find, because it will be cheap and when you drop it on the floor etc. you'll be glad you spend the extra 10 or 15 dollars.
     
    yuio, Nov 6, 2007
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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    iv yet to find a bad one... i suggest using the power search on newegg
     
    aan310, Nov 6, 2007
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  5. Dalthius

    Dalthius Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a dry sense of humor. If you took offense to that, well, then I envy you. You have very little in life to worry about.

    But, thanks for the help, ya crazy kid.

    And thanks yuio, I'll look into those.
     
    Dalthius, Nov 6, 2007
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  6. unnamed01

    unnamed01 Notebook Deity

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    Sry for kinda hyjacking this thread but does anyone if this is just a normal USB Flash drive (ie. fits in a normal USB slot? can be used on computers that only have USB 1.1 and 2.0 etccc...)? thx

    regards,
     
    unnamed01, Nov 6, 2007
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  7. anteis24

    anteis24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    anteis24, Nov 6, 2007
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    win.mac21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would also recommend the SD Cruzer.
    On sale=+
    Protected USB=+
    Compact=+
    Comes in 2gb and 4gb=+
    Have not had problem with it yet=+
     
    win.mac21, Nov 7, 2007
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  9. Dalthius

    Dalthius Notebook Enthusiast

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    I picked up a 4GB Sandisk Cruzer last night at Best Buy. It's not bad, works well, but it feels like it is going to break if I ever drop it or happen to put it somewhere I shouldn't. I'm going to have to be very careful with it.
     
    Dalthius, Nov 8, 2007
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  10. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    I've dropped mine about 20 times and nearly poked someone's eye out, and it has yet to develop a scratch.
     
    Lithus, Nov 8, 2007
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  11. Sub-D

    Sub-D Notebook Evangelist

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    Unnamed01, that is indeed just a normal flash drive. It looks like it will work on computers with USB 2.0.
     
    Sub-D, Nov 8, 2007
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  12. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    The sandisk cruzer is fine if you want plastic but i recommend the titanium if you want added protection for your data.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 9, 2007
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  13. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    There's no point to pay extra for the titanium one. It's more expensive and a lot heavier while the plastic one will not break.
     
    Lithus, Nov 9, 2007
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  14. kl5167

    kl5167 Notebook Evangelist

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    sandisk cruzer are as good as any really I kinda prefer PNY ATTACHE myself. This is really just a preference though. I have used many different brand and this just seems to fit best to my liking.
     
    kl5167, Nov 9, 2007
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  15. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Cruzer micros are awesome. I got myself one of the new 8GB ones and love how fast and reasonably priced it is.
     
    chrixx, Nov 9, 2007
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