usb memory stick.. which one??

geoff1_2

Want to be able to copy some file to take home from work for security.. Not alot but in total about 100 pages of writing. I got told to get a memory stick and iv`e looked on ebuyer but there appears to be loads.
What do you think of this one and do you think it`ll do the job for me???
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=53918

Browntoa

looks ample for the job to me, if it's only for documents then a 128m would do

do rely on them for permanent back ups though !!

geoff1_2

Browntoa wrote:

looks ample for the job to me, if it's only for documents then a 128m would do

do rely on them for permanent back ups though !!

Was that don`t rely on them for permanent backup????
Why????

Browntoa

they are flash memory and should'nt be relied on as a long term storage medium....well I would'nt anyway

Debt_Free_Chick

For 100 pages of text, couldn't you just email it to yourself? (Though you may find a USB stick useful for other things).

geoff1_2

Is there any more reliable ways of storing info and still to be portable??
Or is the other option cdr??

dccarm

Like Browtoa says, they shouldn't be relied on as long term storage, but they certainly are reliable. I've had one for over a year rattling around my rucksack with no cover over the connector and it's been fine (PQI 128mb also from ebuyer £13.51). The ebuyer one you looked at seems fine and a bit of a bargain for 256mb. I paid £22 for mine a year ago and thought it was a great buy!

If you don't want to spend any money then the suggestion of emailing it to yourself is the best idea. You could zip the file to make it smaller and easier to send.

Another idea might be to get an mp3 player that also double up as a flash drive - more expensive, but dual purpose. Ebuyer have a few of those too.

Paul_Varjak

Has anyone forgotten the good old floppy disk? I know that not all computers have 3.5" disk drives these days but, then again, even those computers with USB ports do not necessarily support USB devices.

For instance, Hull City libraries have a version of Windows that does support USB, whereas those computers in East Riding libraries have USB ports but their version of Windows (Windows 2000 I believe) does not support USB.

USB drives are more reliable than floppies though and, by keeping one on your keyring, it is always at hand no matter where you are.

When I got my new computer I actually transferred a lot of data to my new computer using a USB drive, rather than physically moving internal hard disk drive.

If you get a large USB dribe (IGB) you may be able to copy entire CD-ROMS (subject to any licence limitations though).

blinky

Everything from 98 up supports USB (95 OSR2.1 is supposed to support USB but doesn't do a very good job).

NT4 doesn't support USB.

98 Needs drivers for flash drives (specific for each flash drive).

Flash drives are handy for carrying things around and much more reliable than floppy disks. However, because they are easy to carry they can be easily lost....

Rex_Mundi

If your company is paying for this. Get yourself a little MP3 player that will act as a flash drive as well. Then if the boss is having a bad day, you can stick the headphones in your ears and not have to listen to him. What a bonus! lol

s30jok

if you get a 1Gb usb memory stick you can use them to reboot your pc if it ever crashes, 1 Gb are selling on ebay for about £45 or if you goto https://www.novatech.co.uk they are a good site i use them all the time very cheap and good products and excellent customer services!