FlashDrive, ThumbDrive, etc, suggestions

[valpez1]

I am looking to buy a FlashDrive, but don't really know where to start. So, for those who own one, can I have some suggestions?

I'm looking for it to be fairly inexpensive (say, <=200), have an 'average' amount of space on it, and capable of "plug 'n play" so that there is nothing to install.

I've been looking on eBay (http://search.ebay.com/flashdrive_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8) for the past few days, and some of the auctions look promising, but that's just to me - I really have no idea what brands I should be paying more attention to.

Gratzi :)

[Maxtr0sity]

What are you planning to put on it? Define 'average', your definition (256MB-2GB) matters in pricing. Most drives are plug and play already so you don't have to worry about that.

[valpez1]

Thanks for reminding me that i need to actually think about what i will be putting on it. hah. That said, I plan on putting a more than hefty amount of data: full programs, movies, word documents, excel documents, power point documents, access documents.

So, i'm thinking a 1GB will do the trick?
Here is one that looks good to me (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=99247&item=5190834240&rd=1)
What are your thoughts on that one? And I know you mentioned that most flashdrives do have plug 'n play capabilities, but does the flashdrive in the auction above have it?

Thanks so much :)

[Maxtr0sity]

Memorex is definitely a trusted brand.

http://memorex.com/html/products_detail.php?section=3&CID=12&SID=16&PID=714&FID=44&opento=12#


Memorex TravelDrive is useable in either platform with no additional installation software required

I'm not sure about putting movies on it though, usually movies are 700MB, programs can vary.

[3d Nirvana]

i think that memorex one looks pretty good. I baught mine too early and paied $150 for 128mb :crying:

alienware has a 4gb key I think..... if you need that much space.

[valpez1]

Sounds good. I may look into that alienware one, but will most likely just settle on the Memorex.

Thanks a lot to the both of you :)

[Maxtr0sity]

Thank you, come again.

[jmayo86]

I got a 200gb Hard disk for £90, and its fairly small, so i use that for everything - backing up, transferring from uni to home etc etc.

Pen Drives are good, but i find they are too small for my liking.