USB memory sticks

[Swampguy]

Any one use these USB memory stick thingies? Are they reliable? Tim

 

[Greg]

We use them at work sometimes to transfer files between computers. We have never had a problem with them. I've seen them with capacities from 512MB to 2 GB. So they definately have an advantage over floppies in regards to how much they can store. Their small size is a plus too.

 

[ReformedWretch]

I love them and own SEVERAL! Never once had a problem with them. Read the directions and follow them though, or you could lose data.

 

[Puritanhead]

They can go bad just like a hard-drive. If you use them for backups, then backup your USB memory stick.

 

[WrittenFromUtopia]

They work well. Just make sure you never remove them from the USB drive before they are unmounted.

 

[rjlynam]

I had one run through both the washer and dryer, with no loss of data.

I call that stout.

 

[Puritanhead]

I had one run through both the washer and dryer, with loss of data.

 

[rjlynam]

Didn't you pray over it before checking?

 

[rjlynam]

Just kidding.

Seriously ing for your mother though.

 

[Puritanhead]

Originally posted by rjlynam
Didn't you pray over it before checking?

Doh!

Well, I guess my faith wasn't strong enough to preserve data in the midst of discord.

 

[beej6]

For his belated birthday, a friend of mine at church today just got such a USB stick (512MB) made by Victorinox - that's right, a Swiss Army Knife model. Light, pen, scissors, mini flathead, file, knife I think. Even the ladies were impressed.

 

[ReformedWretch]

Sounds cool!

 

[NaphtaliPress]

I have a 4 GB ScanDisk stick which I use mostly for bringing files home from church to edit and post the audio to fpcr.org as well as for temporary backup. Never had a problem, and while I've misplaced it, haven't tried to send it through the washer and dryer yet. A little pricey at the time; not sure the price now. Bought from Dell.