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General discussion

Best 1GB flashdrive to use to backup data on a notebook.

Jan 18, 2007 5:14PM PST

For a first time user who knows little about this; what's the best brand of a 1GB flashdrive to use to backup data on a notebook computer? The data I'll be backing up is Quicken; not much data right now. I prefer something not too expensive but at the same time something that will last and not break tomorrow.


Big Steve
Biloxi, Mississippi
01/19/07

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Stick with a name brand. . .
Jan 19, 2007 7:57AM PST
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Re: Stick with a name brand. . .
Jan 19, 2007 9:11AM PST

Did you mean to say Office Depot when you said Home Depot? Thanks for the link and your post.


Big Steve
Biloxi, Mississippi
01/19/07

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Nope, Home Depot . .
Jan 19, 2007 10:29AM PST

We sell a lot of networking stuff. We had a Belkin 350 VA UPS for fifty-nine bucks a couple of weeks ago. Had to buy it.

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Re: Nope, Home Depot. .
Jan 19, 2007 12:03PM PST

Thanks for the post.


Big Steve
Biloxi, Mississippi
01/19/07

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they all hold data
Jan 19, 2007 3:23PM PST

Apart from cosmetics and bundled software, I have found that there is little difference between the big names, like Sandisk and Lexar, and all the others. I have various brands of models from over 5 years ago that work just fine. Just treat them nicely.

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USB-drive...2 GB
Jan 22, 2007 7:06PM PST

I just bought the SanDisk 2 GB for 40.00 dollars at NEW EGG[.com]/.