| USB flash drives are all the rage these days. From | | | | where you can easily plug the drive in without any |
| students to top executives and even down to the | | | | need of installing drivers. Other devices such as |
| ordinary computer users, USB flash drives are often | | | | gaming consoles and home multimedia players also |
| found on people's desks or in their pockets. It's nothing | | | | have USB ports where music and video can be read. |
| like the old times where diskettes and CD's were the | | | | 6. Inexpensive |
| popular data storage mediums. So what has caused | | | | No matter how much money you have in your pocket, |
| the sudden change? Here are 10 reasons why USB | | | | there will always be an affordable flash drive for you. |
| flash drives should be used by you: | | | | Small capacity flash drives are worth around the same |
| 1. Compact | | | | amount as a couple of blank DVDs. Higher capacity |
| USB flash drives are often called thumb drives | | | | drives also become increasingly cheaper as they age. |
| because they have the size of an average human | | | | 7. Speedy |
| thumb. This makes it easy to carry with you either in | | | | The transfer speeds of flash drives are considerably |
| your pocket, on your keychain, or even around your | | | | faster than floppy disks and optical media. With USB |
| neck. The newest devices are even smaller and | | | | 3.0 technology on the horizon, these will only become |
| thinner, about the size of a coin. | | | | faster as they evolve. |
| 2. Stylish | | | | 8. Sturdy |
| Flash drives come in a variety of colours and forms. If | | | | One of the problems of carrying discs around with you |
| you are searching for a professional look for your next | | | | is the fact that you need a protective case to shield |
| appointment, there are flash drives that are made for | | | | them from harmful elements and avoid risk of data |
| the occasion. Feeling a bit trendy? You can find plenty | | | | loss. Flash drives are tougher and last longer and some |
| of them that stand out with some of them having the | | | | are rugged for extreme environments. |
| flashy lights while others double as bracelets. | | | | 9. Simple |
| 3. Flexible | | | | Copying data to a CD requires a burning procedure, |
| You can load just about all kinds of file types these | | | | which can be a bit of a hassle for people in a rush. |
| days thanks to their higher storage capacities. This | | | | Flash drives keep the transfers simple through plug |
| makes it suitable for storing backups along with | | | | and play no matter what operating system is being |
| personal documents and other forms of multimedia. | | | | used. |
| 4. Modern | | | | 10. Accessible |
| Although flash drives have been around for a couple | | | | You can find flash drives in just about any computer |
| of years, they are still being heavily used today and | | | | store or even online. If ever your current flash drive |
| are here to stay. Having one for yourself gives you | | | | doesn't have enough space to store new files, you |
| the sense that you are updated with the times. | | | | can easily get a newer and bigger one. These are a |
| 5. Versatile | | | | must-have for anyone looking for extra space that |
| All modern desktops and laptops have USB ports | | | | can be taken along with them. |