I'm searching for a multipack (or single, if cheap enough) of 8GB-32GB USB 3.0 flash drives. I'm only using them for ISO boot drives, so don't need large capacity.
I've had a look at local shops, and all multi's are USB 2.0.
Cheers!
USB 3.0 Flash Drive Multipack?
Geekomatic on 05/05/2022 - 15:24
Last edited 05/05/2022 - 15:24
Last edited 05/05/2022 - 15:24
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I boycott Bezos-the-sociopath. But thanks for the suggestion. I prefer anything more local, yet I can't even find a multipack at any sort of decent price. I did purchase a 2pk (2x16) on Ebay today, though. And yes, as others stated— wth did all of these ancient USB2's come from?
Did you buy from local eBay seller? How much were they? Got link?
Just because it says USB 3 does not mean it is fast. I have UDB 1 sticks that are faster than some USB 3 sticks… Cheap flash that is slow is crap.
Buy based on transfer speed and NOT the USB interface.
You want USB 3.1 drives for the speed. Kingston Kyton 32G. Looks decent, and all that metal to act as a heatsink
It's criminal that they still USB 2.0 drives. When you goto OW, they have them EVERYWHERE!
The Samsung drives I have found to be Great!
Pretty awful to get a downvote for not supporting the employee-abusing Amazon.
USB 3.x =/= Fast.
If it's going to be written to once then read a lot, cheaper units might not be too bad since read speeds can be reasonable, but if you are using them to write new images again and again go and spend some decent money and buy yourself something with a fast write speed… you will thank yourself for the investment very quickly. The only down side is you get sad when you lose a $40 memory stick
Go to Amazon and find what you want. 32GB SanDisks are $9 a pop.