USB 2.0 Flash / Key Drive - 4GB - Samsung Original 153x [£17.99@7dayshop.com]

Ruu_Old

Decent enough value for this. Link here. I think it was up a few weeks ago also.

This super compact and very portable USB 4GB Flash hard drive can be used as a removable drive on your computer or laptop and with “Hot Swapping” and “Plug and Play” provides fast and easy use. Simply plug into your USB port and the computer will detect it as another drive. Use it to read and write data (copy or delete etc.) or use for many other applications including MP3 files or video files etc..
This Version is USB 2.0 Compliant - also works on USB 1.1 PC's
Removeable Protective Top
Weighs in at around 10g
Super fast read/write transfer @ up to 153x (23 MB/s!) with USB 2.0
Length is Just 7cm

Compatible With:

Windows 2000/XP Or Above***
Mac OS 9.0 or higher
Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher
***The software included on the keydrive is NOT compatible with any version of windows vista, however the keydrive is.


Note: actual product may vary from displayed image

Please note: The loop at the rear of the key drive is not suitable for attaching to a key ring and can either damage the key ring or the key drive. Instead we recommend that you use one of the following found here.

dl

Bought one two weeks ago, paid the same price for a 2gb version just before xmas so definitely good value! Nice piece of kit too... small, robust & reasonably fast transfer rate!

I'd recommend one...

Tivoli

readyboost?

Ruu_Old

Don't think so, though a few people mentioned that it is readyboost compatible. Some say it worked and some couldn't get it.

BrendanD

i have the 2 gig and it works with readyboost

Brianb8802

If only i held out a few days, I would have gotten this. I picked up a 2gb stick for €13.50 delivered, about 2 days ago on ebay. The 4gb were going for about €35 or so delivered i think

Chardee MacDennis

i just ordered the 2gb last night... sigh.

bambam

Shame you can't put it on a keyring...

Brianb8802

bambam wrote:

Shame you can't put it on a keyring...

Looks like you can

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/images_resample.php?image=zkey_drive_strap.jpg

slave1

I have one, it broke off the keyring in less than a week, the section that lets you attach to a keyring is weak plastic

Time Magazine

bambam wrote:

Shame you can't put it on a keyring...

I also forget and lose things. Consequently I have a big "Personal Details.txt" file in the primary folder of my USB key with my name and number. As my CV is also on the USB (and thus includes my address), I wouldn't want it attached to my keys!

Sharp

Could someone tell me is this drive faster it states.
With a theoretical maximum throughput of 480MBits/sec USB 2.0

Link

The samsung states.
Super fast read/write transfer @ up to 153x (23 MB/s!) with USB 2.0


Thanks.

Ruu_Old

Another different one available at mymemory.co.uk here.
£17.99+£5.95 shipping

SanDisk Cruzer Micro U3 USB Flash Drive
SDCZ6-4096-E10

The SanDisk Cruzer™ Micro is small, portable, and smart. Small, compact size fits on any keychain. New retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector.

Details

The SanDisk Cruzer™ Micro includes U3 smart™ technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 gives you the ability to carry your files AND your software on a USB drive. You can have your wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, and more - everything you need for a familiar computing experience on any PC, wherever you go. Your digital universe on a USB drive.
Specification

Retractable USB connector
Brilliant amber LED
U3 smart enabled
Loaded with the following U3 programs
CruzerSync synchronization software
SignupShield password manager
SKYPE "Make video calls from PC to PC"
AVAST antivirus software
Dimensions: 7.94mm x 20.6mm x 57.15mm (D x W x L)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports)
Compatible with Windows 2000, SP4 and XP*
Certified Windows 2000 and XP*
* U3 functionality only supported on Windows 2000 & XP OS

red_fox

Sharp wrote:

Could someone tell me is this drive faster it states.
With a theoretical maximum throughput of 480MBits/sec USB 2.0

Link

The samsung states.
Super fast read/write transfer @ up to 153x (23 MB/s!) with USB 2.0


Thanks.

That 480MBits/sec is the maximum speed of USB 2.0, the memory key would be much slower. I can't say which would be faster but I've seen the desgin of the first one under several different brands and speed was never boasted, so I would think the samsung, but as I said, that's only a guess.

Sharp

red_fox wrote:

That 480MBits/sec is the maximum speed of USB 2.0, the memory key would be much slower. I can't say which would be faster but I've seen the desgin of the first one under several different brands and speed was never boasted, so I would think the samsung, but as I said, that's only a guess.

Thanks for the reply Redfox.

skywalker

Ruu wrote:

Another different one available at mymemory.co.uk here.
£17.99+£5.95 shipping

Careful now. that U3 is the biggest unneccessary pain in the ass. Steer well clear of drives with it installed.

tester69

Yes well, it all very nice having all this data on removable media hanging around but finding whats on it when its not connected is a pain!

I've just downloaded a free trial of a product called Datacatch Librarian; not bad and well integrated into Windows.

Anyone else tried it or using anything else?

Oracle

Call_me_al wrote:

i just ordered the 2gb last night... sigh.

But don't you have 7 days to cancel once you receive your order? (Distance Selling Regulations I think) You could cancel and reorder the 4Gb.

muffler

Oracle wrote:

But don't you have 7 days to cancel once you receive your order? (Distance Selling Regulations I think) You could cancel and reorder the 4Gb.

Did you not see the date of the post?

Oracle

Yes the date of the post is the 30th. of April and the poster Call_me_al said he'd just ordered the item. Allowing 4 days for delivery Call_me_al would have received the item on Friday 4th. May or today. He has 7 days from receipt of the goods to cancel his order.

muffler

Yeah I see your point oracle