Im looking into a flash drive. I don't know much about them but I'm thinking of getting a 2GB or higher. I've noticed there is not much difference in price with a 512MB and 1GB.

Should I stick to a name brand like Memorex or ScanDisk? BB has a special on a 4GB. I put a link to a 4GB ScanDisk and two other 2GB ScanDisk. What are the major differences in the two 2GB by ScanDisk?

Any help?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8003616&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050013&id=1155848366954
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7688282&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050013&id=1138083287005
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7366566&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050013&id=1122653260124

4/15/2007 5:17:09 PM

just get a name brand, you are thinking about it too much

4/15/2007 5:23:01 PM

i nabbed a high-speed samsung 2gb flash disk from buy.com for $5AR about a month back

that said, i don't understand why everyone is so hung up on name brands...i was under the impression that there are only a handful of flash memory manufacturers and the only difference in "quality" is the housing...i have an el cheapo no-name brand 1gb drive from over 2 years ago that still works just fine and i use it every day...*shrug*

that said, tiger direct has some special with CA where you buy the 2gb flash disk (it's one of those ultra-small ones, about as thick and long as a quarter) and it mounts into a credit card-shaped piece of plastic for carrying in your wallet...comes with 3 licenses for CA antivirus...i picked one up on a whim as it was only $50 - $50MIR, so about $3.50 after taxes and the stamp required to mail it in

some people are too hung up on "name brand"...or maybe i've just been lucky for the last decade

4/15/2007 5:28:37 PM

There's a flash drive on this site every week for way cheaper than best buy. Just check the site frequently so you don't miss out.

http://www.slickdeals.net/

4/15/2007 5:45:05 PM

^^ the fore-mentioned rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem1330.asp?CMP=ILC-FPM05 free 2GB FTW

[Edited on April 15, 2007 at 5:50 PM. Reason : rebate]

4/15/2007 5:49:28 PM

Quote :

"I put a link to a 4GB ScanDisk and two other 2GB ScanDisk. What are the major differences in the two 2GB by ScanDisk?"

i looked at them because i was curious.

the two 2GBs are identical in terms of interface, performance, and software. just that one of them is metallic and can sustain 2,000 lbs before it is crushed, and hence, twice the price of the other one.

i have been in this situation before, and basically have noticed that a given brand makes more than 1 type with the same capacity, just to increase their sales and look like an attractive brand. there is no difference in performance. they just change the casing and market it in a different pack, and that's it.

get the $30 one. or look at what the other users have posted. get ^, it is free... can't argue with it!

4/15/2007 5:55:07 PM

This is all local stuff:

http://www.salescircular.com/nc/computer/usbstp.shtml

4/16/2007 7:11:16 AM

a guy at work has
SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

its awesome that U3 stuff has programs loaded onto the drive and he can check his e-mail (none webmail) from anywhere... it has some other neat features too..

i mean he's our I.T. guy at work... i don't know if that brings him any credit or not but i think its pretty cool too.

4/16/2007 7:22:12 AM

i have the sandisk with the U3 software on it, and i just ended up deleting it. i got more space and it works like a normal flash drive that wont give me shit if i dont eject it every time i pull it out, plus the software takes up more space than its worth cause i never used it.

its pretty durable too, its been on my keys for several months and no problems, i really like how the actual plug part is retractable

[Edited on April 16, 2007 at 3:31 PM. Reason : ,]

4/16/2007 3:29:58 PM

haha yeah i don't think i have any need for it but i do like the idea of carrying my road runner account around on a thumb drive.

4/16/2007 3:31:39 PM

U3 is pretty shitty unfortunately, it was a really cool idea

4/16/2007 4:47:03 PM

can someone help me out in understanding U3? and what it does?

4/16/2007 8:28:39 PM

circuit city has a 2gb mp3 player/usb stick for $59.

4/16/2007 8:54:08 PM

if you are going with sandisk get the titanium, the micro is crap, titanium is more durable and has faster transfer speeds than the plastic micro's.

i got the 4gb titanium for $53 about 3-4 weeks ago, just wait until another rebate comes around.

first thing i downloaded and installed - http://www.u3.com/uninstall/

here's the 2gb titanium for $30
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EWHH7I

[Edited on April 16, 2007 at 9:16 PM. Reason : .]

4/16/2007 9:14:53 PM

flash drives are cheap as hell, they are of a commodity item now. Shit we've passed out 512mb sticks at one of our trade shows last year.

4/16/2007 9:26:26 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178143

8GB for $53.99 after $10 mail-in rebate...best deal I've seen. I'm thinking of getting myself one.

4/17/2007 12:24:04 AM

Quote :

"SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive"

4/17/2007 1:25:05 AM