Best USB flash drive designs for techs
Hello. This is a product suggestion question, not a troubleshooting problem.
I am in the market for a new USB flash drive.
I like to have my drive with me all the time. I currently have a Lexar Sport USB drive. http://tinyurl.com/37yuyr This drive removes from the case (and keyring) for use. I want similar functionality in a new drive.
I am looking for a larger drive. I like to keep my drive on my keychain with my house keys, etc. I don't want a drive that is attached to the keychain and will dangle from the computer when the USB drive is plugged in.
I have looked at the Lexar Firefly drives, but haven't been impressed with some reviews. Does anyone have suggestions of good drives that do not stay attached to they keyring? I am looking for 2 or 4GB size.
Thanks!
Ben
I am in the market for a new USB flash drive.
I like to have my drive with me all the time. I currently have a Lexar Sport USB drive. http://tinyurl.com/37yuyr This drive removes from the case (and keyring) for use. I want similar functionality in a new drive.
I am looking for a larger drive. I like to keep my drive on my keychain with my house keys, etc. I don't want a drive that is attached to the keychain and will dangle from the computer when the USB drive is plugged in.
I have looked at the Lexar Firefly drives, but haven't been impressed with some reviews. Does anyone have suggestions of good drives that do not stay attached to they keyring? I am looking for 2 or 4GB size.
Thanks!
Ben
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Well...I used to use the type you want (with the ring in the cap). I wore them around my neck attached to a lanyard. I lost 2 of them but I still have the caps. I'm using a 2GB Kingston DataTraveler now that I just carry around in my pocket.
My opinion and 2 cents worth, I dearly love the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium. It is the size of a small pocket knife, the usb connector slides in and out, no cap to lose, hard metal case, (I haven't crushed this one yet and have stepped on it accidentally a couple of times), and have had it now for several years!.
When the titanium came out several(maybe 5?) years ago (high dollar then) I had to have it since I was tired of losing caps, and breaking cheap plastic housings. Mine is only 256 meg. Cost me over $150 USD then. Now 2 gigs are around $80, I think.
It came with some sort of ring (as I recall) for hanging on a key chain, but it is comfy just hanging out in my pocket!
John
When the titanium came out several(maybe 5?) years ago (high dollar then) I had to have it since I was tired of losing caps, and breaking cheap plastic housings. Mine is only 256 meg. Cost me over $150 USD then. Now 2 gigs are around $80, I think.
It came with some sort of ring (as I recall) for hanging on a key chain, but it is comfy just hanging out in my pocket!
John
It is possible to get around the key issue with a quick release style keyring like these,
http://www3.shopping.com/xPC-Hy_Ko_Quick_Release_Key_Ring_5_Pack
Allows you to seperate your USB from your keychain easily.
I think you can get the Titanium units in 4 GB for ~ $80 now. Kinda sad the price we paid for those 128/256 units not all that long ago.
http://www3.shopping.com/xPC-Hy_Ko_Quick_Release_Key_Ring_5_Pack
Allows you to seperate your USB from your keychain easily.
I think you can get the Titanium units in 4 GB for ~ $80 now. Kinda sad the price we paid for those 128/256 units not all that long ago.
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Kode99,
I think I will have to buy a quick release ring. I didn't want to, but it will give me many more options.
Thanks much for all the help.
-Ben
I think I will have to buy a quick release ring. I didn't want to, but it will give me many more options.
Thanks much for all the help.
-Ben
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-Ben