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USB Flash Drive

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Ramona, 2005/11/01.

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    Ramona

    Ramona Geek Member Alumni Thread Starter

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    I am going to purchase a Transend USB Flash Drive, but uncertain as to the size I should consider. They range from 64 MB to 4 GB. The main purpose of the purchase is so I can port Firefox and Thunderbird to use on my daughter's PC as I am the in-house techie (are we in trouble or what).

    Is anyone using one now, if so, I would be most grateful if you care to share your experience, and thanks!
     
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    The bigger the better.
    I started with a Kingston 512, then went to a 1 gig, and now have the Kingston Data Traveler Elite 2 gig.

    I have all my PC utilities on them for quick installation on to ailing PCs.
     
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    Ramona

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    Thanks Scott! Do you mind sharing which drive (brand) you are using? If so, don't worry, as I am cross eyed from reading reviews. They all seem to point to the Transend 2A for overall performance.

    Thanks again for the speedy response. :D
     
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    re porting firefox and thunderbird using usb drives:

    I use portable Firefox and Portable Thunderbird on my usb stick. It works flawlessly! Check it out here:
    http://johnhaller.com/jh/mozilla/portable_firefox/

    my stick is 128mb and it contains the above along with a few antivirus apps and all my antispyware tools.

    512mb would be better suited for other portable apps like portable openoffice, etc.

    I got my stick free from MS and it doubles as an mp3 player, but I never use it for that. Were I to buy one, I'd get at least a 512 if not a 1 gb.
     
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    Scott Smith

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    Kingston Data Travler Elite 512

    Kingston Data Travler Elite 1GB
     
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    Ramona--Sunday circulars for stores like Staples, Office Max, etc. almost always have "rebate" offers on Flash Drives. This site may help you find the current deals.
    http://www.salescircular.com/
     
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    Ramona

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    Thanks loads Tony, Scott, and Jim! I am already using Firemonger on CD, and have downloaded TB portable, so all I need is the flash drive. I really appreciate everyone's feedback! :)
     
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    Ramona

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    Scott,

    Thanks for repeating the brand of flash drives you're using! :rolleyes:
     
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    Ramona

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    FWIW, I decided on a 2 GB drive, sort of in the middle. Here is one of the excellent reviews it was given:

    Tom's Hardware: USB High Speed Flash Drives

    Much less expensive at Newegg than retail stores in my area, Best Buy, CompUSA, etc. Even the sale items/specials were more expensive...
     
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