[aprssig] USB keys

[Brian B. Riley]

The whole SandDisk Cruzer series is quite rugged. I would however recommend
to the hardy souls who really abuse these things the slightly larger "Cruzer
Titanium" which instead of having a cap that could be lost has the whole key
in a titanium sleeve which slides out exposing the USB plug sort of like
some of those box knives. I picked a 512 MB one up for about $50. Its been
on a strap around my neck for months and nary a hiccup!

P.S. I also have a 512 MB Cruzer Micro which is really tiny. My only
complaint is I am misplacing the cap about twice a week! So far I do keep
finding it ... <grin>

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Cheers ... 73 de brian, n1bq, underhill center, vermont


On 1/5/05 5:54 PM, "Scott Miller" <scott at opentrac.org> wrote:

>> You have to be careful with those USB devices, I have read several times
>> about data corruption within a few weeks or so.
> 
> My Cruzer Mini drive has been in my pocket, jumbled around with spare change
> and car keys, for at least a year with no loss of data.  Not counting
> whatever information was printed on the label of the thing.  =]
> 
> I'd be wary of bargain brands.. but even the good ones are cheap these days.
> At one point, Costco had the 1GB Cruzer Mini listed for under $80.  I only
> see the 512MB now, for $63.  Still not nearly as cheap as a CD and jewel
> case, though.