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Reliable Flash Drives

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by xt john

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My employer is nice enough to supply us with a flash drive for work use. The model given to me is a 2gb drive that is FAST. Trouble is, I've had to have it replaced twice in the last 6 months. The first time, it started throwing up errors while accessing files until it totally died a few days later. The second time, the USB connector snapped off. I've been given the green light to get a new one; but want to go with something durable. Speed is not so much a concern as durability. Anyone have a favorite brand or model that's held up well?

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by thechas

John,

I have had good luck with Micro Advantage, San Disk and PNY brand drives.

From a durability standpoint, models with a cover rather than the ones that slide into the case are better.

Chas

by pringles86

Both Kingston and OCZ have worked well for me. I have personally been using my Kingston drive for over 2 years without a single problem. I have been looking at this OCZ though, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227112

And here is the Kingston you would probably be looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134043

by xt john

I've used the Sandisks and Kingston flash drives with good success myself, the Kingston is quite old and only 256meg; but solid. Funny you sent the newegg link, that's where we purchased it from!

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