Which USB Memory Stick?
I'm looking to buy a memory stick soon - probably with 256 MB memory, but I might go for a 512 if I see one cheap enough. Apart from the obvious differences of the speed from USB 2.0, what alse should I look out for?
* Are there mostly all the same size, or does it vary?
* Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks.
I've not tried very many, but they all worked fine. The only specific one I can remember using is a Kingston, but I should think that most would be okay.
With regards to size, all the ones that I've seen all seem to be around the same size.
"Well, there was your Uncle Tiberius who died wrapped in cabbage leaves but we assumed that was a freak accident."
Try an intelligentstick / istick, they are a LOT smaller than most, smaller than a sony memory stick, I got my 256mb from Ebuyer for ~£25.
A lecturer in uni told us that some students in previous years had bought "cheaper" ones and after 6 or so months they started to go wrong. So it might be better to go for a branded one rather than a non branded one.
Have you tried these? I know they're a lot smaller, but in one of the pictures of them, if looked like you need to put it in a holder - why????Originally Posted by alpha112
The image won't show, but it's on this page:
http://www.tomshardware.com/firstloo...206/index.html
Apart from that, they look good, but if anyone can explain the holder, then I'll be happy.
Would the Intelligent Stick be a branded one? I don't want my data to go missing - I'm at uni too.
Last edited by ajbrun; 05-12-2004 at 06:18 PM.
Well you can put it direct into a USB port if you want to, but this will wear away the contacts on the connector after a while, or at least the coating (its like the contacts on the chip&pin in credit cards). The holder protects it, but even with the holder its still a lot smaller than any other sticks Ive seen.
Ive had no problems with it since I got it in september.
Currently using a Kington 256mb memory stick (since August this year), works great although it's a bit on the big side, not enough to be a problem though. Had a cheapo one last year and it broke.
I don't mean to sound cold, or cruel, or vicious, but I am so that's the way it comes out.
Looked on eBuyer and the brand is PQI.
OK, thanks for the explanation - looks like I'll be getting that one then
Last edited by ajbrun; 05-12-2004 at 06:22 PM.
Is there a USB mem thing which is just a USB to SD card convertor? I would rather have one of those and re use my SD card.. surely they must be pretty cheap if they exist?
Can some one help? I can't find anywhere that sell a 256 version of the intelligent stick to be sold using £. Any one got any ideas?
I found it on maplin, but on there, the 256 is the same price as the ebuyer 512 MB.
Last edited by ajbrun; 05-12-2004 at 06:57 PM.
They had 256mb @ Ebuyer when I got mine, but that was a while ago. The only place I can see them now is ebay for £15.
Do you think ebay's a decent place to get them? Yes they maybe cheap, but is it likely I'll be messed around?
I've never used ebay before.
Ive only had one problem with ebay where someone sent me the wrong hard drives, Ive used it quite a few times. But for something like this which you assume is in a sealed package it should be fine. You should also still get the manufacturers warranty.
But be sure to check where the seller is registered and their feedback rating, the one I just looked at is the US. Personally I only buy things from the UK off of ebay, but obviously its your choice.
Last edited by alpha112; 05-12-2004 at 07:11 PM.
Is the £14.95 including all the postage, packing and insurance etc, or is that extra?
Thats £7 extra, look in the bit next to the picture for the shipping rates, etc.
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