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    Fast 32GB USB Flash Drive < $50?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HTWingNut, Feb 14, 2012.

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    I'm looking for a fast 32GB USB Flash Drive for less than $50 preferably. But more importantly from Best Buy. Why? I have a $50 gift card that I don't know that I will ever buy from there. They do have a pretty big selection, but finding one with decent read and write speeds seems to be a bit of a chore.

    Any suggestions? Anything to avoid?

    I have two 8GB Patriot Razzo drives that I love, had them for years and are still fast by today's standards, but can't find them any more.
     
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    Thanks I have a Corsair 8GB too. :p It's decent only problem is it's too fat to fit anything next to it. Why do they do that? I guess I could get a short USB dongle and hope it doesn't come off the USB drive because that's where I'd keep it. But it may be my only best choice. Otherwise it's cough up $10-15 on top of the $50 for something slimmer and faster. Don't really want to do that.
     
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    Yup, I love slim drives as well, but they seem to be very limited in options and often lack the speed.

    If you shell out a bit more you could find better items at Best Buy, but those are the best under $50..
     
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    Highly recommend Mushkin Ventura PRO 32GB. Been using it for 5 months, very fast and reliable (so far).
     
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    Thanks. Unfortunately Best Buy doesn't carry Mushkin. :(
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 15, 2012
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    PNY - Attaché 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Black/Green - P-FD32GATT2-SF
    I have the 16 GIG version and use a dongle - If you wait for a sale (they constantly run good deals) S/B less than 40 - Good design (no cap to lose) - use it a LOT , no issues in about 1 year , Also I believe they price match other dealers. (at least they did when I bought a TV in store)
     
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    Sale starts 2-19 - sandisk cruizer 32 GIG, 29.99, HT see PM!
     
    JOSEA, Feb 18, 2012
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