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What things should one know when shopping for flash-drives?

Jul 11, 2011 8:12 PM

Things I would look for:

Read and Write speeds
Capacity
physical size and shape (will it fit well with your PC/MAC)

These are pretty standard...

However, can anyone suggest a flash-drive with decent (easy to work with) encryption software included?

I have also noticed that some flash-drives will not allow you to boot from them... Does anyone know why that is or what someone could look for in knowing if their drive will boot?

Thanks!

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Humping is a feature you might be interested in.

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/USB-Humping-Dog/25515700

vinithehat vinithehat
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Are you talking about a traditional USB flash drive?

I think the two most important considerations beyond items you have listed are warranty (some are notoriously unreliable) and making certain it doesn't block other USB ports.

How important is security to you, regarding encryption? Kingston has a "Locker" line of flash drives which have a pretty good reputation for reliability and security, but I wouldn't trust information of vital importance on there (say, thousands of customers credit cards or something).

If you REALLY need security, buy an IronKey USB. Pricey but you can't beat it at the moment.

novastarj novastarj
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@novastarj: Yep, traditional "thumb drives".

Edit: As far as the encryption goes, I'm more interested in ease of use first, then higher end security. Some built-in encryption kits have terrible usability.

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After a short bit of research, I am still unable to figure out why some USB flash drives will let you boot from them and some will not.

Any insight on that would be greatly appreciated.

wigglemonster wigglemonster

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