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Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive, 256GB $27.56 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU

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Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive, 256GB $27.56 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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12% Boxing day discount from the privous deal
Now 256GB is much cheaper than 64GB in there…

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  • 0jay on 22/12/2023 - 11:54
    +11

    USB 3.0 in the title

    3.1 on the unit in the image

    3.2 in listing specs

    • Gezzaman on 22/12/2023 - 11:56
      +8

      Searching MUF-256DA/AM on samsung page shows it is a USB 3.1

    • donman92 on 22/12/2023 - 16:27

      these are legit very fast so I'd say 3.1 min

    • vid_ghost on 22/12/2023 - 16:48

      Around 100MBPS Writes
      Around 300MBPS Reads

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b75escs-HLM

      Trash advertising if you ask me.

    • julesytime on 22/12/2023 - 21:11
      +5

      USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 are all interchangeable and operate at 5 Gbps
      So technically all are correct. Makes it quite difficult for the consumer if you don’t know what to look for.

  • dddeal on 22/12/2023 - 11:55
    +5

    $4 saving what a deal

    • seamonkey on 22/12/2023 - 11:59

      I think it's implied the +$4 price is still a good price as it too was a very recent deal. I have this item and I'm not a real fan. it's fine though.

      • bbbargain1 on 22/12/2023 - 16:07

        Why are you not a fan?

        • seamonkey on 22/12/2023 - 16:23
          +5

          I really just thought Samsung could've thought about the design a little better. Let's assume average buyer will have a Samsung (I have 2 S22 Ultras in my family)..We can further assume most people that have a top end phone have a phone case. I'm not wanting Samsung to be able to allow for ALL case designs, bit my case is a popular one and it can't be used case on. Best you can do is an extension cable. I see a clear opportunity to have designed it so most cases could take it. Some early user testing could've picked this up.

          • NatDan on 23/12/2023 - 00:55

            @seamonkey: My small USB C, male to female cable arrived today after realising my Pixel case has the same issue. It’s not the best solution, but it beats prying the phone out of the case when you want to use the drive.

          • Magpye on 28/12/2023 - 13:33

            @seamonkey: Cant really lay the blame at the feet of Samsung, if you're going to use a Samsung phone with a Samsung USB stick, with the third party protective case being the issue.

            Might find if you used the official Samsung case, it would allow for the stick to be used, though I freely admit thats a fairly long stretch to assume.
            Most people will just buy an USB OTG cable.

            Besides, what you see as a 'clear opportunity' equates to thousands of dollars of research, mock ups, design meetings and approvals, with a likelihood of only a 10% takeup by the most dedicated Samsunites.
            People who want complete ecosystems, trend towards the IOS platform.

    • smartazz104 on 22/12/2023 - 14:23
      +17

      Comment so dumb he had to deactivate his account.

  • toastface on 22/12/2023 - 12:08
    +7

    Trying to come up with a reason to buy this, but I can't.

    • baskinghobo on 22/12/2023 - 13:50
      +6

      Same situation but I bought one anyway

      • A female dog on 23/12/2023 - 04:17

        Ahh.. the duality of mankind

    • bcYield on 28/12/2023 - 08:28

      My new laptop has no other ports than USB C and that might be my reason.

    • billadm on 22/12/2023 - 12:42
      +2

      type-A connection?

      It's in the title.

        • billadm on 22/12/2023 - 17:12

          No need to be so touchy

          You're the one being touchy and unfriendly so next time ask a question by typing a full sentence.

        • smartazz104 on 22/12/2023 - 22:00

          Yes these devices do come in an A version.

  • jeppetto367 on 22/12/2023 - 12:24
    +3

    Picked up one of the 64gb versions of this for $9 on a recent JB deal.

  • Savealopoulos on 22/12/2023 - 12:45
    +1

    $74 at JBs … wonder if they will price match

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/samsung-type-c-usb-flash-…?

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 22/12/2023 - 14:23

      Not from the bloke I spoke with..

      • AreYouAWiiizard on 22/12/2023 - 15:50

        because it's from the US not AU?

        • Charlie Dont Surf on 22/12/2023 - 15:57
          +1

          Yes, that's what he said. I mentioned that it is found on the .au version, but I couldn't get the price match. Other people might get lucky with a different rep.

          • ilikedeals on 23/12/2023 - 09:30
            +2

            @Charlie Dont Surf: JB online chat: With Amazon, we are only able to price match items shipped and sold by Amazon AU. Usually you can find this information just below the add to cart button on Amazons product pages. Unfortunately, it seems like being sold by Amazon US so i wont be able to price match it, I can see what JB deal I can do or if you have another site more than happy to take a look for you}

            Then rep says "I can do $54 as a JB deal today"

    • markis on 27/12/2023 - 13:05

      JB are useless at price matching, they'll try every excuse not to match it. I've given up even trying over the years.

  • paloverde88 on 22/12/2023 - 13:18
    +2

    Waiting for 2TB @$99

    • timhn on 23/12/2023 - 07:39

      Lol, see you in 5 years later.

  • ShinK0 on 22/12/2023 - 14:07
    +6

    Bought this from the last deal. Tested putting all sorts of files on it, as well as watching movies directly on it with my Samsung phone, absolutely no problems. Will be useful on my 30 hour flight.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 22/12/2023 - 17:07

      How do you go about copying onto this from a PC? Need an adaptor? Or do modern desktops have a USB-C port?

      • ShinK0 on 22/12/2023 - 17:27

        I'm running a z270 board which is around 5 years old and has a USB-C port built in that I used. So, I would say most if not all modern PC and laptops have USC-C ports now.

        • Charlie Dont Surf on 22/12/2023 - 17:36

          My laptop does, my PC is ancient but still a workhorse and doesn't. Thanks for the info.

      • Freestyle on 24/12/2023 - 02:07
        +1

        my motherboard from 2016 has a usb c port, doesnt need to be that modern

  • HunterB177 on 22/12/2023 - 15:46
    +4

    I have one. Not ideal if you have a case on your device since the drive is wider than most case usb c cutouts and will not fit

  • sexy on 22/12/2023 - 15:55

    Good as a tesla sentry mode storage?

    • vid_ghost on 22/12/2023 - 16:50
      +2

      I dont know what the nand lifespan of these usb sticks are.. but its pretty fast at

      Around 100MBPS Writes
      Around 300MBPS Reads

  • donman92 on 22/12/2023 - 16:27
    +2

    These are seriously good. Be careful with the usb lid cover. You might lose the tiny thing.

    • NatDan on 23/12/2023 - 00:50

      Agreed, but I found a way to pass a small lanyard through the lid and then attach to the body. Seems to work ok so far.

      • donman92 on 23/12/2023 - 02:06

        true that - I'm mainly storing mine in my usb. Having 256GB storage has proven super helpful especially when I was able to plug it directly into my phone to export media.

        • D6C1 on 23/12/2023 - 08:18

          What phone are you using? Can you use this with an iPhone?

          • donman92 on 23/12/2023 - 13:26

            @D6C1: Maybe the 15 but I doubt it. I'm using a Samsung but order much all androids will work

            • D6C1 on 23/12/2023 - 13:34

              @donman92: I have an android now and looking to move to an iPhone. Undecided on whether I get the 512Gig or 256Gig storage, hence my question. If I am able to plug a USB C into an iPhone to export files, that would be awesome and 256Gig would suffice

              • 0jay on 23/12/2023 - 13:37

                @D6C1: iOS can handle it (iPhone 15’s the only iphone with usb c) but power requirements are a factor.

                Also the files app in ios is pretty ordinary tbh

                • D6C1 on 24/12/2023 - 14:51

                  @0jay: Hmmmm I'll just sync the camera roll to photos on my work MacBook and export that way. It's a shame Samsung removed the SD Card option from their phones after the S10+

  • aligab on 22/12/2023 - 19:30

    Any store price match this?? Good guys, jb or harvey or bingee if someone knows if they keep this in stock

    • ilikedeals on 23/12/2023 - 09:20

      Let us know how you go, thanks :)

  • Goremans on 23/12/2023 - 18:24

    Are these any good as a long term backup solution, it would essentially be the 4th backup. I have ssd, nvme, and hdd. But i want to spread as wide a net as possible. Data is family photos for long term backup.

    • 0jay on 23/12/2023 - 18:42

      Long term backup is only really advisable for spinning hard drives.

      There may be enterprise archive SSDs but why not use a spindle drive

    • bcYield on 28/12/2023 - 08:38

      Could is a good option if privacy is not that concerned

  • Lexx-luthor on 24/12/2023 - 00:15
    +1

    Prime promo $5, brought it down to $22.56 :)

    • Iluvfreebies on 24/12/2023 - 07:28
      +1

      How did you get $5 promo code?

      • Lexx-luthor on 27/12/2023 - 09:08

        Code is at the bottom of the page next to the redeem button, are you a Prime member?
        Code is
        PRIME5X2

        • Iluvfreebies on 27/12/2023 - 09:14

          Does not work for me, may be targeted.

  • whyisave on 24/12/2023 - 15:13

    If anyone is after a 256GB 'dual drive',
    here's a USB 3.1 flash drive at AU$ 35.20

    SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C Flash Drives, 256 GB
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07YYJL21Z

  • timhn on 24/12/2023 - 16:05

    Anyone found a good short extension cable (male.to female)? Preferably less than 20cm long.

  • TallnTechy on 14/01/2024 - 14:34

    After waiting ages for this to be delivered Amazon now said it’s “undeliverable” and are doing a refund. Anyone else get this too?

    • Lexx-luthor on 15/01/2024 - 08:13

      Not me. According to Auspost, delivery is due today…

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