I want to buy one. I noticed they are up to 1GB now, but the prices I've seen range from about $90 to $140.
Is there a big difference in performance, reliability, and quality between different brands at this point? If so, what are the good brands.
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
I read a comparison review of a bunch several months ago, and there were definite speed differences... I have a 1GB SanDisk Cruzr. It works for what I need.
-Bok
Posted by MandyM (Member # 8375) on :
I just wish they had one that was compatible with WinNT. It is all I have at work. I even put in an order to get my os upgraded to something (anything!) else so I can use one. Ugh!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Case quality, speed, and stability actually do vary pretty widely, I'm afraid.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Do you have a login name at Consumer Reports' website? If so, I'm sure they have something there for you.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Tom, do you have any specific recommendations? I've never used one.
Lyrhawn, that's a good thought - I think I do.
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
I got my drive free with my computer.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
I have 256 MB flashdrives. They are alot cheaper than the 1GB variety ($30) and are adequate for most everything I do. I can put all my current documents and code on the stick without any problems and still have space left to exchange files with my students.
I work with alot of large data files and its still rare for me to have files that are too big to transport on my flashdrive. For the really big stuff, I use an iPOD.
They are indeed commodities on college campuses. It seems that half the student wear them on lanyards around their necks.
Posted by Vadon (Member # 4561) on :
Hm, well our school has lately been requiring one for most computer classes. What with deep freeze eliminating any work we do. (Unless we use the thaw space, but I don't know if they're allowing access.)I got mine two days ago, tested it out a bit and I like it. (A cute little 256 meg.)
Though those finger print reading ones look spiffy...
Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
You can normally get a 1GB for $60 or so on sale with a rebate form at Staples or OfficeMax or somesuch. That's where I got mine.