USB Memory Key Recommendation PLEASE

jdmba · 10-28-2006, 11:40 AM

Greets,

Two years ago I bought the Transflash JetFlash 2GB drive. It turned out to be JUST AWFUL on small files. Since I use it as a backup of my data files (to transport back and forth to work), small files dominate.

If anyone out there has a new/current USB Flash Drive which they have found to be fast, including writing of small files, please let me know the make and model!

Thanks!

Fleabus · 10-28-2006, 12:29 PM

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium USB Flash Drive 2GB

http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Cata...ash_Drive.aspx

Comes with U3 (loads fast)
Bundled software includes Avast! antivirus (U3 version)

Very fast and got a "Kickass" ratiing from MaximumPC magazine (November 2006)

There is a 4MB version but I don't know if it is widely available yet.

Happy trailz,

wonderwrench · 10-28-2006, 12:38 PM

some reviews, not very new but may still help you out.
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2549&p=15
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2576&p=1

*Bofinn* · 10-28-2006, 12:39 PM

I lost mine about a month ago and need to start looking for a replacement.

The only requirement I need is it has to go on my key chain... any suggestions?

jdmba · 10-28-2006, 02:39 PM

The above confirms what I have found ... roundups are a year old.

I wish there were more recent, but there arent ... which is why I was hoping for some help.

In any event, if anyone out there knows of a 4GB drive which is of the higher write speed variety (9 MB/s is by no means high speed these days), I would love to hear your recommendation.

Thanks!

izibo · 10-28-2006, 02:48 PM

I love my 1gb PQI Pro170. It's only a gig, but it is so amazingly small and just as fast as any other flash drive I've used.

I've also used washed this drive a couple of times (on accident of course) and it comes out just fine.

http://www.pqi.com.tw/product2.asp?o...1=16&PROID=171
http://www.sparco.com/cgi-bin/wfind2?spn=P23381

Fleabus · 10-28-2006, 03:32 PM

Here is a review of the drive I recommended earlier.

http://www.everythingusb.com/sandisk...anium_2gb.html

Happy trailz,

JoeFrat · 10-29-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmba

Greets,

Two years ago I bought the Transflash JetFlash 2GB drive. It turned out to be JUST AWFUL on small files. Since I use it as a backup of my data files (to transport back and forth to work), small files dominate.

If anyone out there has a new/current USB Flash Drive which they have found to be fast, including writing of small files, please let me know the make and model!

Thanks!

Lexar would be my recommendation. I have a 512 that I use for small file transfers while working on client machines and it's very fast.

tamarelle · 10-29-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleabus

Here is a review of the drive I recommended earlier.

http://www.everythingusb.com/sandisk...anium_2gb.html

Happy trailz,

I am using the sandisk cruzer also and love it. Very quick to load.

B.A. · 10-29-2006, 01:03 PM

ocz has put out some extreamly small or extreamly fast flash drives that look sweet. i hope to get one before xmas

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820203008
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145

izibo · 10-29-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.A.

ocz has put out some extreamly small or extreamly fast flash drives that look sweet. i hope to get one before xmas

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820203008

That is a giant rip-off of the PQI model... Wow.

Ford Freak · 10-29-2006, 01:41 PM

I have a 4 gig Sandisk Cruzer Mini. I'm not sure how fast it is though.

*Kage* · 10-29-2006, 02:24 PM

10 USB Flash Drives Roundup

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mem...h-roundup.html

*Bofinn* · 11-06-2006, 02:59 PM

I ended up getting a Memorex 512MB Travel Drive for $12.88!

celsmk · 11-06-2006, 04:00 PM

I have a 1GB Sony Microvault.

I selected it because it doesn´t use a CAP to protect the USB connector. Instead, it´s got a slider to expose/hide it.

10-28-2006, 11:40 AM	#1
jdmba Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 719	USB Memory Key Recommendation PLEASE Greets, Two years ago I bought the Transflash JetFlash 2GB drive. It turned out to be JUST AWFUL on small files. Since I use it as a backup of my data files (to transport back and forth to work), small files dominate. If anyone out there has a new/current USB Flash Drive which they have found to be fast, including writing of small files, please let me know the make and model! Thanks!
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10-28-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
Fleabus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 139	SanDisk Cruzer Titanium USB Flash Drive 2GB http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Cata...ash_Drive.aspx Comes with U3 (loads fast) Bundled software includes Avast! antivirus (U3 version) Very fast and got a "Kickass" ratiing from MaximumPC magazine (November 2006) There is a 4MB version but I don't know if it is widely available yet. Happy trailz, __________________ Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe\| Athlon64 X2 4800+\| Zalman CNPS9500 HSF\| 2GB Corsair XMS-3500LL PRO\| 2x500GB Seagate 7200.9 SATA2.5 HDDs\| Plextor PX-716AL Double/Dual\| FDD\| ATI X1800XT 512MB\| 2xSamsung SyncMaster 213T 21.3” TFTs\| TB Montego DDL 7.1 sound card to Denon AVR-3802 7x110W based HT System\| Enermax Liberty modular 620W\| Antec P180 case\| Thermaltake Hardcano13 fan controller\| Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3100\| RCA DCM 325 (10/.6 Mbps) cable modem\| Linksys BEFSR41 4-port wired router\| Epson Stylus Photo R300 USB2 printer w/CD/DVD disc printing\| Canon D1250U2F USB2 scanner\| WinXP Pro SP 2 etc
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10-28-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
wonderwrench ABXpert Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mpls MN Posts: 1,603	some reviews, not very new but may still help you out. http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2549&p=15 http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2576&p=1 __________________ C2D E6400 @ 3 GhzMSI P35 Neo2-FR bios 1.82X 2 gig Corsair DDR2 800 XMS2 ramEvga 8800GT SSC Seagate 7200.10 320 gig SATA HDLiteOn sohw-1693sPlextor PX 716aTeac FloppySB Audigy 1 GamerFSP AX450-PN PSU Rosewill R6AR6-BK case*XP pro sp2 32 bit Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.
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10-28-2006, 12:39 PM	#4
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I lost mine about a month ago and need to start looking for a replacement. The only requirement I need is it has to go on my key chain... any suggestions? __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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10-28-2006, 02:39 PM	#5
jdmba Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 719	The above confirms what I have found ... roundups are a year old. I wish there were more recent, but there arent ... which is why I was hoping for some help. In any event, if anyone out there knows of a 4GB drive which is of the higher write speed variety (9 MB/s is by no means high speed these days), I would love to hear your recommendation. Thanks!
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10-28-2006, 02:48 PM	#6
izibo ABXpert Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,679	I love my 1gb PQI Pro170. It's only a gig, but it is so amazingly small and just as fast as any other flash drive I've used. I've also used washed this drive a couple of times (on accident of course) and it comes out just fine. http://www.pqi.com.tw/product2.asp?o...1=16&PROID=171 http://www.sparco.com/cgi-bin/wfind2?spn=P23381
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10-28-2006, 03:32 PM	#7
Fleabus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Here is a review of the drive I recommended earlier. http://www.everythingusb.com/sandisk...anium_2gb.html Happy trailz,
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10-29-2006, 01:03 PM	#10
B.A. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los osos Posts: 79	ocz has put out some extreamly small or extreamly fast flash drives that look sweet. i hope to get one before xmas http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820203008 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145 __________________ p4 3.2C Northwood 30 cap strait replacement from intel feb. 2006@ 3.68 230fsb 1.55 volts RETIRED Now P4EE 3.4@3.7Ghz fsb 220 1.575vdc @cpu ocz el platinum 3200 2 gb + 1gb el plat. kit @ 220 1:1 2.5,3,3,5 @ 1.55v : 74 gb raptor ati 9800 pro 128mg 256bit oc'd 430core 380 mem DIED: R.I.P. x850 pro flashed to xt volt modded core@645 and Mem@620 <--relocated to the lady's computer Diamond Viper x1950 pro 512 mb agp<--one sweet card abit ai7 mobo Homemade watercooling RETIRED Thermaltake Big typhoon cpu cooler Thermaltake 480watt power supply RETIRED Antec 650watt trio X-fi music
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10-29-2006, 01:41 PM	#12
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,823	I have a 4 gig Sandisk Cruzer Mini. I'm not sure how fast it is though. __________________
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10-29-2006, 02:24 PM	#13
Kage Man-Foe! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fiery depths of Hell Posts: 3,602	10 USB Flash Drives Roundup http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mem...h-roundup.html __________________
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11-06-2006, 02:59 PM	#14
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I ended up getting a Memorex 512MB Travel Drive for $12.88! __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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11-06-2006, 04:00 PM	#15
celsmk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sao Paulo, SP - BRAZIL Posts: 277	I have a 1GB Sony Microvault. I selected it because it doesn´t use a CAP to protect the USB connector. Instead, it´s got a slider to expose/hide it. __________________ Mobo: ASUS P4P800 Bios: 1017 CPU: 2.4C@default Memory: 2 x Kingston HyperX KHX3200/256 @ 2-2-2-5 Video: GeForce FX5500 (256MB/128bit) HD: Maxtor 6Y080M0, Seagate ST380023AS PSU: Zalman ZM-300A-AP Sony SZ670 CPU: Centrino Duo@2.0GHz Memory: 2GB Windows Vista Business SP1
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