Help Me Decide On USB Key Flash Drive

hl0m4n · 09-05-2007, 08:24 PM

Whick flash drive should i get? i def need a 4gb minimum and don't want to spend over $100. looking for one that is durable and fast. my two thoughts in mind are:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233027

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145

Kiemyster · 09-05-2007, 08:28 PM

looks like option 1 got better reviews. but.... i dont suggest any. get a diskgosecure. i got a 4gb one, with a fingerprint scanner for file encryption. its wikid awesome.

achien · 09-05-2007, 08:29 PM

don't use any...

ejazbmw · 09-05-2007, 08:35 PM

I always bought those 2 dollars ones they have in staples they just throw them in a big bucket that has like 50mb I use it and throw it away, but I do have a 2gb one for my job though...

D-Rock · 09-05-2007, 08:52 PM

At radio shack they have a sandisk flash 2G for 19 buxs much better then thoes .

Kiemyster · 09-05-2007, 11:36 PM

D-rock, thats a super sweet sig u got. niceee! ive gotta do a better one. mine looks so trashy lol.

and yeah, radio shack does have some good cheap ones

Booboo12 · 09-06-2007, 12:05 AM

I have the first one... works great and the covering does make it a little more durable if ya drop it...

davedave · 09-06-2007, 12:15 AM

frys electronic have 4G for 33 bux

DasBlitz · 09-06-2007, 12:16 AM

First why do you need 4gig? I have a 1gig and it is sufficient. I mean these both aren't even that expensive but could save atleast 20 bucks getting a smaller one.

I have mine on my keychain really good to have. I'd go with the first one.

SES_D · 09-06-2007, 07:13 AM

I used to work at RadioShack. USB Drives are extremely inexpensive these days.

You can get a top of the line brand - Sandisk 1, 2, 4 GB for a relatively cheap price at RadioShack. I think the 4 GB's are down to 40 bucks right now! They used to be 110+!!!

Josh49 · 09-06-2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

Whick flash drive should i get? i def need a 4gb minimum and don't want to spend over $100. looking for one that is durable and fast. my two thoughts in mind are:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233027

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145

I bought a 4 gb sandisk the other day at circuit city for $35.

Josh

CnoteMD · 09-06-2007, 08:12 AM

Stick with Sandisk, I have found them to be very reliable and the USB connector is retractable.

Kiemyster · 09-06-2007, 12:04 PM

lol these polls arent helping the OP at all

hl0m4n · 09-06-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booboo12

I have the first one... works great and the covering does make it a little more durable if ya drop it...

how do you keep the lint off? the voyager gt seems very promising but looking at reviews these corsairs have died after a few months and the caps are getting loose....

i need a 4gb key due to music, movies, cad files, pshop, etc lol. 8gb is overdoing but a 4gb is perfecto.

AoshichanX · 09-06-2007, 01:05 PM

I have OCZ Rally: speeds are untouchable compared to other usb keys.

Booboo12 · 09-06-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

how do you keep the lint off? the voyager gt seems very promising but looking at reviews these corsairs have died after a few months and the caps are getting loose....

Haven't had a problem with lint or the cap coming loose. Had it for over 6 months... but then again, I've got 2 or 3 others usb keys (non-corsair) and haven't had any issues with any of those either... matter of preference on style I guess... Newegg is one of the best online retailers for computer stuff - would rather order online from them than to ever step foot in fry's (well, fry's is good to go look at things as long as you don't need to ask a sales rep for ANY information and expect to get a correct answer...)...
ps: not trying to start a Fry's war here... I just had way too many lousy experiences...

Neurorad · 09-06-2007, 04:47 PM

Lexar Jump Drive Sport - cover won't come off in your pocket. Good design.

My 512 MB has held up very well ~ 1 year.

D-Rock · 09-06-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiemyster

D-rock, thats a super sweet sig u got. niceee! ive gotta do a better one. mine looks so trashy lol.

and yeah, radio shack does have some good cheap ones

Thanks man !

D-Rock · 09-06-2007, 05:16 PM

I bought a 512mb half a year ago for 55 buxs and i have like 3 power points and a bunch of papers and it can fit alot more.

hl0m4n · 09-09-2007, 01:18 PM

i bought the 4gb rally 2 from newegg. thanks for input guys.

cntlaw · 09-09-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

Whick flash drive should i get? i def need a 4gb minimum and don't want to spend over $100. looking for one that is durable and fast. my two thoughts in mind are:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233027

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145

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hl0m4n · 09-13-2007, 12:02 PM

wow

on the rally 2. i highly suggest this key. it is very small and is VERY tight on the cap. the aluminum body helps alot too. very durable.

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09-05-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
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achien AC 95 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	don't use any... __________________ Your Supreme Leader
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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	I always bought those 2 dollars ones they have in staples they just throw them in a big bucket that has like 50mb I use it and throw it away, but I do have a 2gb one for my job though...
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09-05-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	At radio shack they have a sandisk flash 2G for 19 buxs much better then thoes . __________________
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09-05-2007, 11:36 PM	#6
Kiemyster Bimmerpost Resident Marijuana Consultant 455 Rep 3,197 Posts Drives: 320i, 325xi, 335Xi, 335i, M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00] 2011 BMW X335i [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 335xi [4.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [7.00] 2006 E90 320i [0.00]	D-rock, thats a super sweet sig u got. niceee! ive gotta do a better one. mine looks so trashy lol. and yeah, radio shack does have some good cheap ones __________________ "AMG What! S-Line Who? If you ain't got that M I got no respect for you!" '06 Alpine Weiss E90 320i \| '06 The Green Machine E90 325xi \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 M3 ZCP \| '10 Silverstone X5M \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 335xi
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09-06-2007, 12:05 AM	#7
Booboo12 Private First Class 57 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 328i Sedan 2007 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the first one... works great and the covering does make it a little more durable if ya drop it...
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09-06-2007, 12:15 AM	#8
davedave Captain 40 Rep 788 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	frys electronic have 4G for 33 bux
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09-06-2007, 12:16 AM	#9
DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	First why do you need 4gig? I have a 1gig and it is sufficient. I mean these both aren't even that expensive but could save atleast 20 bucks getting a smaller one. I have mine on my keychain really good to have. I'd go with the first one. __________________
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09-06-2007, 07:13 AM	#10
SES_D pewpew 479 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	I used to work at RadioShack. USB Drives are extremely inexpensive these days. You can get a top of the line brand - Sandisk 1, 2, 4 GB for a relatively cheap price at RadioShack. I think the 4 GB's are down to 40 bucks right now! They used to be 110+!!! __________________ LTMW
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09-06-2007, 08:12 AM	#12
CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Stick with Sandisk, I have found them to be very reliable and the USB connector is retractable. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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AoshichanX Brigadier General 265 Rep 3,103 Posts Drives: Jet Black e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	I have OCZ Rally: speeds are untouchable compared to other usb keys.
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09-06-2007, 04:47 PM	#17
Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	Lexar Jump Drive Sport - cover won't come off in your pocket. Good design. My 512 MB has held up very well ~ 1 year.
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09-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#19
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	I bought a 512mb half a year ago for 55 buxs and i have like 3 power points and a bunch of papers and it can fit alot more. __________________
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09-09-2007, 01:18 PM	#20
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	i bought the 4gb rally 2 from newegg. thanks for input guys.
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09-13-2007, 12:02 PM	#22
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	wow on the rally 2. i highly suggest this key. it is very small and is VERY tight on the cap. the aluminum body helps alot too. very durable.
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