Flash Drive Spec.

Danny091 · 8 Jul 2011 at 12:50

Hey, Well i've just found out i have been accepted to college in September to do a BTEC level 3 in IT. (3 a level's) But i dont have a decent flash drive so im hoping you can help me out

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I dont know if to get USB 3.0 (college wont have 3.0 but its backwards compatable?) I have 3.0 at home.

Fast i will be using it every lesson every day :|

8GB+ While not being stupidly priced.

I was looking at these 2 but ofc sugestions welcome

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FL-018-PA&groupid=1657&catid=1908&subcat=1762

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FL-026-CS&groupid=1657&catid=1908&subcat=2043
Only thing with the corsair is frankly its ugly :|.

Tekgun · 8 Jul 2011 at 13:20

I have a Patriot Xporter, and yea it's definitely faster than standard usb drives, with the lifetime warranty I would recommend them.

TNGL · 8 Jul 2011 at 17:03

I believe USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, however you won't get the same speeds if it was plugged in to a USB 3.0 port.

Danny091 · 8 Jul 2011 at 18:28

Hmm it looks like illl be going for the Patriot Xporter then.

durbs · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:33

The Corsair Voyager is fugly yep, but i've had one on my keys for years, its been through the wash a few times by accident and is still in good nick and going strong.

The Patriot looks like it doesn't have a keyring loop - that would be a deal breaker for me as i'd not be able to keep a loose drive that long, woulda been lost years ago.