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Name: Micki1960
Date: September 16, 2006 at 09:03:03 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: Desktop/256
Product: HP
Comment:

I would like to buy a flash drive to store jpgs & other files. Can anyone recommend a brand that is at least 2gb & connects to USB 2.0. Thanks.



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Name: JimDZ
Date: September 16, 2006 at 09:52:55 Pacific
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suppose you might find something here http://www.epinions.com/Flash_Memor...


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Name: Sabertooth
Date: September 16, 2006 at 10:03:12 Pacific
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You can't go wrong with the something like the Store 'n' Go Pro from Verbatim ;-)

http://www.compsource.com/ttechnote...


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Response Number 3
Name: HaroldW
Date: September 16, 2006 at 11:04:12 Pacific
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Micki:

Newegg has many 4gb USB 2.0 flash drives that start at about $70, along with their respective user reviews. I have an A-Data PD8 (currently $75 w/free shipping Newegg) that I got from them about 4 months ago. Since I got the cap "loosened" up it has been great. I have used it on about 30 different Windows and Linux systems and had no recognition problems. It is the most reliable of the 5 USB flash drives I have. Physically I have "sat" on it many times/hours (I keep it in my back pocket at work.) with no ill effects. It is compact, so it does not block nearby usb ports. The only thing I can verify that "some" people may have a problem with is that it does not allow you to place the cap on the back of the drive while in use. Your post reminded me that I wanted to get another. I will be ordering another when I get done with this post.


Harold


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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser
Date: September 16, 2006 at 11:32:49 Pacific
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4gb USB flash drive? You better think twice. Read...

Fragmentation issues could deal a blow as drive capacity increases

i_XpUser


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Response Number 5
Name: ham30
Date: September 16, 2006 at 12:57:10 Pacific
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IMO fragmentation has wlways been over rated as a cause for concern. There are people who mistakenly believe it can cause system problems. Fragmentation can slow a system down 'slightly', but not enough to cause any real problems.

Do yourself a favor BACKUP!


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