Fast USB drive for Saorview box/Triax TR112

paultf

Not sure if this is the correct forum.....?

Looking to get 2 USB drives for my two Triax 211 boxes. Maybe 32Gb.

I was told to get the fastest one for recording TV.

Came across this one: Sandisk Ultra USB key - 32 GB, with transfer rates up to 15Mb.

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/8930663/art/sandisk/ultra-usb-key-32-gb.html

Would this be OK? Or could someone recommend a better one?

I won't be recording much - just now & again. I suppose with HD content I need something fast.

Thanks.

EDIT: found this Lexar USB: http://www.dabs.ie/products/lexar-jumpdrive-triton---usb-flash-drive---16-gb---usb-3-0-7XTL.html?q=lexar%20triton&src=16

Up to 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write.

Compton

does it support usb 3.0?

paultf

shblob wrote: »

does it support usb 3.0?

Good point. I am not sure. I had a look at the manual and I searched on the web. I can't find the answer.

The only thing is on tvtrade all the USB drives been sold are 2.0. So guessing, the Triax R112 can't be 3.0?

Compton

Well I dont know much about USB but I know 3.0 is only out a while and not sure if it is compatible with 2.0 ports.

Gerry Wicklow

AFAIK USB 3 is backwards compatible with USB 2. In other words a USB 3 device will work on a USB 2 port but obviously will only operate at USB 2 speeds.

paultf

In the end I got a '32 GB Transcend Jetflash 600 USB 2.0'. Read rate 32Mb. Write rate 12Mb. (The 64GB has a 18Mb write rate.)

It was the best one I could find. Good reviews on Amazon.

Handy for the small amount of recording I'll do off Saorview.