[Ionut]

I'm going to be buying a flash drive, either 4gb or 8gb and I'm just wondering what you guys recommend in terms of price, speed, durability, etc. I've been looking at Kingston and Sandisk Cruzer but not sure yet. Something no more than $27.

[stantley]

Here's some Kingston 8GB for about $20.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rchResult=True

[Ionut]

thanks actually for the site.

[JohnWill]

It's a search that shows up a bunch of 8gig FLASH drives, works fine for me.

[shannon08]

Hey, check it out PQI i221 8GB USB Flash Drive, Black/Orange
http://www.supermediastore.com/pqi-i...ive-black.html

[jls242424]

Originally Posted by Ionut

I'm going to be buying a flash drive, either 4gb or 8gb and I'm just wondering what you guys recommend in terms of price, speed, durability, etc. I've been looking at Kingston and Sandisk Cruzer but not sure yet. Something no more than $27.

I'd avoid the Sandisk and go with Kingston. I just bought a 16GB Kingston Flash for $25 from eCost. Heres a 8GB for $13 http://tinyurl.com/ozvdtd also look to the right for even better deals. Heres a 16GB for $30 http://tinyurl.com/quu7zh
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/...8084546100.jpg

[wcummings]

For durability, I recommend one that has a retractable usb connector. Most people lose the cap used to protect the usb connector leaving it vulnerable to dirt, moisture and physical damage.

[robinofloxley]

I swear by my Sandisk microSD cards with USB adaptor

See this amazon page http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDSDQY...014827&sr=1-44

I use with 2GB (max allowed) for my Samsung SGH-600 mobile phone/MP3 player.
4GB and 8GB cards with adaptor for general PC-PC transfers and backups.

Newer phones (eg Samsung Tocco) can take 8GB or maybe 16GB.
But still too expensive to upgrade just yet. Will wait a year or two.
Also works in some cameras I believe. And fits into an SD adaptor.
So why buy a stick that is USB only? Worth considering to future proof your self?

CAUTION #1: there are concerns about reliability (sudden failure) of many memory sticks and cards. Always make sure you have another copy of your data somewhere.

#2: Memory is just as vulnerable to viruses/malware as your hard drive. Make sure you have AV software up to date or you easily infect other PCs (hides in the drive autorun.inf I think)

[jls242424]

Originally Posted by Ionut

I'm going to be buying a flash drive, either 4gb or 8gb. Something no more than $27.

Free Shipping on this 8GB = $15
http://www.meritline.com/adata-8gb-p...0&v=83d9578732

[JohnWill]

Write speed seems a bit slow, I like more than 4mbyte/sec for drives that size.

[jls242424]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

Write speed seems a bit slow, I like more than 4mbyte/sec for drives that size.

Dang J, Wadah ya want, hyper speed for $15 shipping free. LOL. Use it and go make a sammich or take a shower.. It will do it's job in it's own time.

[JohnWill]

I'd spend a few more bucks and get a faster one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227233

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141486

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208427

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134819

[spurkbik201]

You may also want to consider the Patriot XT Boost flash drives at newegg. Bought a 16gig one two months ago at $38, with $10 rebate at time, net $28. The 8GB one is $21.99 currently. No issues personally so far. Good ratings on speed, quality, etc. Just don't go with the free Eggsaver shipping DHL + USPS lost package, but with shipping claim and UPS reshipment Newegg replaced at no cost.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220252
includes 349 user reviews

[JohnWill]

Yep, that's a good price on that unit.

[jls242424]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

Yep, that's a good price on that unit.

Better price on this 4GB...Update - Currently Unavailable/ These got scooped up fast.. 4GB for $3 bucks, no wonder
http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...1-_-circuit1st

And might as well grab a spindle of 25 DVD+R for $.99
http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...1-_-circuit1st