| If you're not already the proud and happy owner of a | | | | 2GB drive and that seemed massive at the time. |
| USB flash memory drive then it's about time you got | | | | However, several brands now also offer a 4GB option |
| one! These little devices are incredibly useful, portable | | | | now, and 8GB flash drives are just starting to appear |
| and very easy-to-use. Whether you need to transfer | | | | on the market. There are also a few very small |
| files between computers or you're just looking for a | | | | portable external hard drives that use flash memory |
| small and highly portable backup device these little | | | | as well so these are another potential option for the |
| gadgets are perfect! | | | | prospective flash drive owner. |
| These small drives go by several different names | | | | How much do they cost? |
| including USB sticks, USB drive, USB flash drive, flash | | | | Depending on the size of the USB flash drive that you |
| stick, thumb drive and jump drive. Most of these | | | | buy and whether or not they are on sale, they can be |
| names are not very accurate, however, chances are | | | | anywhere from $10 to $120. You can usually find a |
| good that if you hear somebody talking about any one | | | | good deal on 1GB flash drives in most online stores. |
| of these things, they're talking about the same type of | | | | USB flash memory is not the best option if you are |
| USB flash memory drive that we've all come to know | | | | looking for a long term backup of a large amount files |
| and love - at least if you already own one you'll feel | | | | due to the basic size constraints i.e. backing up a |
| this way. | | | | 300GB hard drive to a set of USB flash drives would |
| How big are they? | | | | be insanely expensive. However, if you are looking to |
| The reason they are also called thumb drives is that | | | | transfer files from one computer to another or just |
| most of them are about the size of your thumb, if not | | | | need a copy of important work or personal data that |
| smaller. As a result, you can fit these in your laptop | | | | doesn't stretch into hundreds of gigabytes then a USB |
| case, in a pocket, or even put them on a lanyard | | | | flash drive is readymade for this kind of work. |
| around your neck - no more lugging around dozens of | | | | Another great thing about these drives is that because |
| CDs or DVDs on a business trip or to college for | | | | they're USB based they work on both Macs and PCs |
| example. | | | | without any problems. Do yourself a massive favor |
| How much data can they store? | | | | and invest in a USB flash drive today - you'll never |
| This depends on the USB flash drive that you choose. | | | | regret your decision. |
| Up until a few months ago, the largest size was a | | | | |