ReadyBoost

Most I've tried seem to work, 'Readyboot Ready' or not.
Just one older 256MB one I have which Vista claims is not up to the job, does not work with my 2nd Gen iPod Nano either, half expected it to :(
 
The memory stick controller needs to optimise random access over sequential access.

Most memory sticks are highly optimised for sequential access, such as iPods, which make them rubbish at being a random access page file store.
 
the readyboot will work with any USB2 pen drives.. it will not work with USB1 pen drive...

note: some USB2 pen drives are faster then others..
 
Final8y said:
Plug it in & find out.
Vista will tell you.
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I would, but I don't have Vista or the stick yet :p

optimus said:
Look it up on the USB pens manufacture website.

I think its mainly the newer ones which work.
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Will do :). Thanks.

gareth170 said:
the readyboot will work with any USB2 pen drives.. it will not work with USB1 pen drive...

note: some USB2 pen drives are faster then others..
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I'm guessing all USB 2 pen sticks will work with ReadyBoost, but as NathanE says: they'd need to be optimized for random access rather than sequential for the best performance.

I just found a 1GB Corsair Turbo Flash USB2 'Designed for Windows Vista Ready Boost' for £14. A bit expensive for a 1GB though.
 
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scooby555t said:
corsair voyger drives work
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Cool, thanks :)

& they look indestructible... and waterproof!

According to this page: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/flash_memory.html#fv it's only the GT versions that are ReadyBoost compatible.

No harm in going for a £34 4GB Corsair GT :)


The Flash Voyager has been shown laundered, baked, frozen, boiled, dropped, and even run over by a SUV in many third party reviews. After all the punishment it receives, the drive continues to work.
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Nice to know I can drop it in a pot of boiling water by mistake or leave it in the freezer by accident & it'll still work :D
 
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it is picky, i plugged my fujifilm s9500 camera in to download the pics off the cf card, readyboost said nope not fast enough, also had a crap old memory stick and it said ok so its a bit of a lottery really.
 
aphex said:
http://www.grantgibson.co.uk/misc/readyboost/

A huge database of readyboost compatible drives. HTH
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Nice, thanks very much Aphex.

brendy said:
it is picky, i plugged my fujifilm s9500 camera in to download the pics off the cf card, readyboost said nope not fast enough, also had a crap old memory stick and it said ok so its a bit of a lottery really.
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When you plug a USB drive in does Vista look at it and then give an option for ReadyBoost (e.g. "Enable ReadyBoost" in the autoplay menu or something)?
 
Craig321 said:
Nice, thanks very much Aphex.



When you plug a USB drive in does Vista look at it and then give an option for ReadyBoost (e.g. "Enable ReadyBoost" in the autoplay menu or something)?
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not really mate, you go into computer and right click the drive and readyboost is an option tab.
 
Gonzo0 said:
Is there a noticeable performance gain with ready boost, or is it just a naff gimmik?
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Also interested in this. Thinking of moving to Vista but only have 1Gb of memory so I reckon either 2Gb or 4Gb Corsair Voyager GT should do the trick to save upgrading to pricey DDR1 :p That's pending the results of this question...

BeatMaster :D
 
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