deathwarder Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I finally got my parents to allow me to get a usb drive. I decided on the toughdrive. 200x read speeds, and some insane write speed. the 1gb is very affordable, from amazon for around $35. I am looking for a 2gb for 47+shipping or less, or I might go with a different one. If I go with a different one, I need 2gb, at least 15mb write(real, not theoretical), 10mbwrite(same) and small. suggestions? prices(I mean what did you find for the toughdrive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If you want 1gb, just get a stick. Cheaper, smaller.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 the thing is I want 2gigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Your point being...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 my point being that I wanted to get that exact model but in 2gigs, but I am having trouble finding a trusted store that has it. The one you listed is not water proof, will not survive heavy force, and does not have read/write speeds of 30/20 does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Well, you didn't mention those requirements. You just said you wanted a Toughdrive and that's all. I'm still saying you should get a regular stick. Specifically, a Kingmax SUPER STICK. USB2.0. Waterresistant. Readspeed 18.5, write speed 11.5 and so small you'll have a hard time stepping on one unless you really intended to do so. These things are 34 × 12.4 × 2.2.... Millimeters that is. Weighs 5 grams and maxes out at 2 gb. Oh, and it's just under 50 bucks for the 2gb one. Or twice that if you buy it at your regular store, assuming they can get their hands on one. ;) P.S. 56.16 for the 2GB toughdrive without shipping. But I don't trust this. Looks like they listed the price without VAT or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 actually, toughdrive is the name of a drive that is manufactured by atp. I am thinking of a patriot xporter, but Im worried that itll be too big. I looked up some benchmarks on the kingmax, and the write is too slow. I mean real, not theoretical. I need something like 15 or higher actual write speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Got the link that claims that this Toughdrive will do 15 MB/s sustained? I've seen an april 2005 test by ArsTechnica that claims some Lexar drive will do 15 mb/s once the size of the files transferred are a few hundred megs in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/384 anyway, does anyone here have a patriot xporter? Is it really bulky? Would I do better with a sandisk micro or something? Also, the one you recommended seems too small edit:I need a decision by 8pm friday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 According to this site the Patriot XPorter XT's dimensions are 2.87" L x .95" W x .51" D. It's up to you to decide that that is (too) bulky. Can't find this version of the stick on Newegg though. Strip the XT from the end, and you wind up with a plain, normal stick that'll cost you 35 bucks for the 2gb version, but will probably not fit your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 How tough does it have to be? I got the cheapest 1GB stick ages ago and after being dropped, stood on, left in the bottom of a bag for weeks, thrown across rooms, taken to nightclubs by accident and left in the back of a univerity computer for weeks it still works fine. Are you planning to take the thing swimming or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 I don't care too much about the durability(as long as it won't break in a year). I just care about speed and capacity. My requirements are, at least 20MB/s actual read, at least 10, preferably something like 15MB/s read, under 5ms access times, and a good write speed for 4meg files(I have tons of these I want to put on the drive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 These things are all fairly fast, and to be honest I've found that the speed of the computer you use it with weighs in more than the actual stick itself. Just get the biggest one you can as your going to fill it up anyway. Then truecrypt it so your parents can't see inside ;-) (And if they demand to see inside: Plead the Fourth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 2.87" L x .95" W x .51" D. will this fit in a usb port with anything next to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 highly unlikely. i have a fat 1gb usb stick and it pisses me off, only fits in ports at back of machine! skinny is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 ok, how about the transcend jetflash? The reviews show it at 10MB/s random write, 16MB/s write(not sure what the term is for big files), 20MB/s read plus 14MB/s random read. Those are all for sandra. Do these sound good? It also got a good review for durability. It also is small enough to fit well in a usb port at 61x21x11. Is this a good choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 ok, I think I set my standards too high. I am changing my requirements to 10MB/s write(actual), and something at least 15MB/s read. It also should be small enough to fit in a drive with something else, and not break quickyl. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 USB supports three data rates. * A Low Speed rate of 1.5 Mbit/s (183 KiB/s) that is mostly used for Human Interface Devices (HID) such as keyboards, mice, and joysticks. * A Full Speed rate of 12 Mbit/s (1.5 MiB/s). Full Speed was the fastest rate before the USB 2.0 specification and many devices fall back to Full Speed. Full Speed devices divide the USB bandwidth between them in a first-come first-served basis and it is not uncommon to run out of bandwidth with several isochronous devices. All USB Hubs support Full Speed. * A Hi-Speed rate of 480 Mbit/s (57 MiB/s). Though Hi-Speed devices are commonly referred to as "USB 2.0", not all USB 2.0 devices are Hi-Speed. A USB device should specify the speed it will use by correct labeling on the box it came in or sometimes on the device itself. I'd get this: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/119415/rb/22701973837 # 12MB/sec. but real good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 problem is that I need that speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 I often need to transfer hundreds of mp3's, avi's, and iso's. It would just take way to long if the write was under 10MB/s. Especially with 2gb's. So, here are the specs: 15MB/s read or more 10MB/s write or more access time under 5ms 2GB Under $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Trust me mate, its not as big of an issue as you seem to think it is. Even the cheapest memory sticks I've used haven't been that slow (even the ones that came free with petrol or with a magazine. I know its important to you, but in all honesty I would just consider getting the biggest one you can. The faster ones won't be very much faster, and the bigger ones will hold more MP3's etc. I don't know what its like in the states, but amazon in the UK are one of the cheaper shops over here. Plus its a fairly well know store so your parents would probably be more whiling to buy from them if there getting this for you (dunno you age, but you seem to young to have a credit card or similar based on your original question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 correct, well, I don't know of any 4gig drives in my price range, so I might as well get as fast and small a 2gig as possible for the range. So, what is the best 2gig in my range that will fit in a usb port with other devices surrounding it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 SanDisk Cruzer Mini 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive? Thing is tiny 2GB and looks mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 how fast is it? I still care about speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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