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    Best usb flash drive for m17x r3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by qohelet, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    Any recommendation guys for my r3? I prefer usb 3.0 and higher capacity like 32 gb. LoTs of brand out there.
     
    qohelet, Nov 19, 2011
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  2. shadow1013

    shadow1013 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sandisk is one of my favorite brands but they do not make a USB 3.0 flash drive yet :/
     
    shadow1013, Nov 19, 2011
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  3. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Kingston HyperX 256GB USB 3.0 drive just launched.
     
    widezu69, Nov 19, 2011
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  4. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    How much will this cost?
     
    qohelet, Nov 19, 2011
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  5. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    who needs an external hard drive when you just have one of those ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 19, 2011
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  6. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Yeah read and write speeds upward of 200 and 150 respectively. Although the 128GB one currently costs over $300, who knows what the 256 one will cost...
     
    widezu69, Nov 19, 2011
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  7. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    some 600 dollars on a bhphoto something website :) crazy :D
     
    maxheap, Nov 19, 2011
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  8. inzelux

    inzelux Notebook Evangelist

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    Brand isn't really all that important, read and ESPECIALLY write speed is what is important. All "commercial" USB-drive producers make both crap and high-end usb-drives.

    What Widezu said seems legit, if you're ready to empty your pockets for it :p :eek:


    - Scott.
     
    inzelux, Nov 20, 2011
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  9. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    nah... i would spend that much for a usb stick.lol. i can do only up to 60buck for usb 3 flash drive which is pretty fast already :) am leaning on patriot flash drives now. they seem sturdy and matches my r3 well. :D
     
    qohelet, Nov 20, 2011
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  10. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    WOW. I'm gonna have to check this out

    EDIT: ok, they want almost $400 for the 128gig version lol...i think i'm going to wait for a bit
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 21, 2011
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  11. c69k

    c69k Notebook Deity

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    c69k, Nov 21, 2011
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  12. Ammo7

    Ammo7 Notebook Consultant

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    ADATA N005 Pro 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Gray) Model AN005P-32G-CGY

    USB Specification: USB 3.0
    Read Speed: up to 180 MB/s
    Write Speed: up to 50 MB/s
    Features: Supports USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0 Aluminum body with brushed metal finish Windows XP/Vista/7 or later, Mac OS10.5 or late
    Model #: AN005P-32G-CGY
    Item #: N82E16820211575
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211575
     
    Ammo7, Nov 21, 2011
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