Toshiba U3 USB Flash Drive 4Gb

Advantages: U3 support
Disadvantages: Intrusive programme everytime you plug it into a computer

...The Toshiba U3 flash drive provides a versatile way to store your memory. It comes in 4 sizes - 512Mb, 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb. It supports U3 and allows the user to install programmes on the USB drive, and then run it on the computer directly. --- the BASICS --- The Toshiba U3 flash drive is shaped as a normal USB drive - long and thin. It has a cap to cover the opening of the USB port. The cap is connected to the main part by a small string which comes with the drive. Other than that the drive has no other parts. The storage provided by the drive shows up as 3.79Gb. This is because 4Gb is actually 4,000,000 bytes. When divided by 1024 twice (into Kb and Mb) it is actually just 3.79Gb. Furthermore even more space is used up - this is illustrated by the fact that when the user plugs into the computer, it shows up as 2 drives - the removable...

ecolier 17.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Toshiba USB flash drive - 4 GB

The Integral 4GB Memory Stick is good value

Advantages: Fast, good value, lightweight, large storage capacity, robust and convenient.
Disadvantages: Not as slimline as other models

...The integral 4GB memory stick provides a fast and reliable way of transferring and storing data. It is ideal for transferring large files such as software, media and music between computers. The design is robust so can withstand being dropped and also very lightweight and small so it is ideal for attaching to a keyring or similar. You simply plug the device into an available usb port on your computer which will detect it automatically. There is no requirements to upload any software in order to use this item. "Integral" are one of the few manufacturers who offer a large amount of storage (up to 8GB) at a very reasonable price and I cannot see any disadvantage in their items other than it is maybe not as slimline as other similar items. Overall a very good buy....

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Review of Integral Courier - USB flash drive - 4 GB

If only all Pens Drive like this

Advantages: Cheap, good storage, quick/read write speed and small enough for pockets
Disadvantages: U3 installed software can be tricky

...I like to use flash drives (aka pen drives) as they are quicker for data transfer from PC to PC, rather than using such things as CD/DVDs, which can be a little bulky these days. For that reason I do own several different flash drives of many brands and many storage sizes, one of which is the Sandisk Cruzer Micro with 4 GB of memory. ** TECHNICAL BITS? * Operating system required? Microsoft Windows XP/2000 (SP4), Vista and Mac X10.1.2 or later. * Windows ready * Device storage sizes vary * U3 software included. (see below) * Approximate size is 20mm wide, 57mm long and 8mm thickness * Approximate weight is 60 grams ** It?s read and write speed is fast enough to transfer data without pulling your hair out in frustration, reading at over 25 MB?s p/s and writing at about 15 MB?s p/s. ** The two colours I know it...

blissman70 09.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 4 GB

A slim and compact USB Flash Drive.

Advantages: Slim, compact, very trendy outlook and fast performance.
Disadvantages: None really.

...with the system. It has a basic Plug n Play facility and supports almost all the operating systems such as windows XP and windows VISTA. After plugging it in to your PC/Laptop, it automatically gets connected with the system. Though it says that it has 1GB of capacity, in reality it has 955 MB of capacity. MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE I am really impressed with the classy look and design of this USB flash drive. Particularly as it has no cap, so there is no fear of losing caps any more. It is also very light, small compact and very stylish. In my personal opinion, this flash drive works better with Vista compared to XP. Though nowadays, people usually use USB flash drive with much more storage capacity such as 4GB, 8GB or even 32 GB. Still this 1 GB drive serves me well, especially when I need to transfer some important course presentation and data...

Gladiator007 18.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of PNY Attaché Premium Capless - USB flash drive - 1 GB

Small, light flash drive

Advantages: Huge storage capacity, given it's size
Disadvantages: Can misplace it easily as its so small!!

...I bought this product from play.com for £17.99 which i think was a bargain. It's so small and light. Fantastic for transferring my coursework from home to uni and vice versa. Only problem is because it's so small, it gets lost at the bottom of my bag and i worry i've lost it totally! As for the memory size, 4GB is excellent! I bought it to back up some movies, pictures and songs from my computer, and it's great given its small physical size. I found that with my old USB memory stick, i kept misplacing the cap which inevitably damaged the memory stick. The great thing about this flash drive is that it doesn't have a cap, the USB bit is retractable instead! Installation was very straightforward and fast, practically all automatic. It's got a wierd U3 application that i'm just getting to grips with as i've never come across such...

kung_fu 08.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 4 GB

cheap as chips

Advantages: great design, sturdy, nice transfer speed
Disadvantages: looks a little bit big

...The Integral 4GB USB memory stick is certainly a force to be reckoned with and can certainly hold it's own when competing against some of the bigger brands on the market such as Sony, Belkin and SanDisk. The brand Integral is by no means a common home brand but it is certainly more sturdy and reliable than my last two Belkin USB memory sticks. The five main things most people are looking for in a USB memory stick are : Efficiency - speed of the data transfer Capacity - how much memory Design - the appeal Brand - well known, reputable Price - how cheap you can get it I am more than happy to say that you need not look no further, this marvellous USB has it all. Most USB's on the market are pretty appealing to the eye so this Integral USB is no diffrent...

slik321 27.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Integral Courier - USB flash drive - 4 GB

cool flash drive

Advantages: looks funky, good for younger people
Disadvantages: comes at a price

...saves storage space too is you do decide to uninstall it. This one is the 4gb version so it can hold quite a lot of data, photos and whatever you want to store on it really. The transfer speed is really quick too, as you would expect this from a sandisk flash drive and the average price you should be expected to pay for one of these is about £20, so a little more expensive that the usual 4gb flash drives. It may be more expensive but it does look better, I think In buying a flash drive I wouldn't bother getting one of these, however I would get this as a present for someone younger as I think it would be an incentive for them not to loose it and take more care of it....

techno_man_37 17.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Cruzer Snap - USB flash drive - 4 GB

Flash Drive - More Than Enough For Day To Day Work

Advantages: Small, Cheap, Easy to Use, Fast, Size - Enough for day to day work
Disadvantages: Chunky

...I originally picked up this USB flash drive for only £10 not too long ago and have been reasonably happy with what I've bought as a whole. Size (Digitally) **************** This drive is 2GB's in size making it excellent to carry a descent amount of work around with you no matter where you are or where your going. When putting the USB flash drive into the USB port it is extremely easy to use because this and most flash drives are plug and play devices which allow the device to be inserted and from that moment the user can use the device almost instantly after the system automatically installs it. Design ********* This flash drive can come in many other colours besides the colour blue as displayed in the Ciao picture. I also have a black one in the same size for example. There is a cap or top which is able to be pulled away...

burns2007 12.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Integral Courier - USB flash drive - 2 GB

Total Recall in a Flash

Advantages: Easy and handy to use
Disadvantages: Easy to lose

...it around the house. I find the 4 GB Amacom USB 2.0 most useful for storing folders stuffed with word documents that need transporting between devices. For example, whenever I finish writing my Ciao reviews on my laptop in my local Café Nero I copy them onto my Amacom and then at a later date upload the files to my home computer. This Amacom 4 GB flash key is so easy to use, just plug it in to your USB port and it will go into automatic set up - there is no need for any cables or adapters. You can also use such devices as a simple means to share presentations, digital photos, video and MP3s with colleagues and friends or to carry files between work and home. I steer clear of using flash keys for long term storage because as I always advise, long term back-up data should be stored on CDs or external hard drives. I was surprised to see...

Zmugzy 15.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Amacom USB 2.0 Flash Key USB flash drive - 4 GB

King of the Flashes

Advantages: Portable high capacity storage
Disadvantages: Easy to lose

...The Kingston 4GB DataTraveler is a no-frills convenient and affordable USB flash drive. Compact USB flash memory drives have are an increasingly popular means of storing portable data. They are an efficient way of conveniently saving files for storage or as a quick and easy means of transferring your data from one computer to another. They have more or less replaced CDs as the principle storage device for making back up copies of data. Data flash drives are really the true replacements of the floppy disks used in the 1980s and 90s. Sometimes known as Flash Keys, they are versatile devices that are light and easy to carry. They can easily be slipped into a pocket or, depending upon the design, sometimes you can clip them onto a key ring. The design of this flash key is advantageous because the loop through which you can attach a key ring...

Zmugzy 03.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Kingston DataTraveler I - USB flash drive - 4 GB