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Best buy flash drive?

Hi, I am in need of a flash drive & not sure what to go for.
It doesnt have to be the cheapest, I essentially just want a 'best buy'.

So I just want to know what people think is best to go for to get reliability, a decent storage capacity and not too expensive.

I found this one on play, does anyone know if its good?

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/902969/Play_com_DataPlay_Flash_Drive_512MB/Product.html

Comments

  • foxhound_2
    foxhound_2 Posts: 75 Forumite
    thanks that looks like a good deal, do you have one? if so, is it reliable?
  • fairytooth
    fairytooth Posts: 229 Forumite
    I'm not aware of any comparison tests as such but they are all fine in my experience. If you are worried, pay a little more for a make you recognise and have faith in.

    1 Gig seems to be about best value - should be under £20.
  • Diminutive
    Diminutive Posts: 348 Forumite
    100 Posts
    With flash drivers, they really are all the same... you're not going to see any difference in quality, reliablity or speed. The only difference would probably be if you got one specifically designed to with stand being dropped.
    ~Diminutive
  • albus_2
    albus_2 Posts: 12 Forumite
    I have one, seems to be reliable so far....
  • Hi there

    Checkout Ebuyer:

    There are customer reviews of each product on there and these reviews are well worth reading - should give you the advice you need.

    Do not buy anything from them that has a very low stock number or a predicted delivery date - they can often never arrive and I've found Ebuyer slow to advise of this. However where an item is in stock then delivery is usually as quoted on the checkout page.
    Bob Terveuren :D
  • jojo2004
    jojo2004 Posts: 572 Forumite
    I got one through Amazon which was 512Mb for a tenner and is very reliable, and I've also been advised to try sites called misco.com and 7dayshop.com
    Not bought from these yet though.
    :grin:If at first you don't succeed, then sky-diving isn't for you
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