What's the best brand of flash drive to buy?

[remake]

I currently have a Duracell 2gb flash drive but the part that sticks into the USB is loose so it no longer works anymore.

Looking to buy another one. What's the best brand for one? Something not too expensive and won't break easily.

[nefilim]

Originally Posted by victim

I currently have a Duracell 2gb flash drive but the part that sticks into the USB is loose so it no longer works anymore.

Looking to buy another one. What's the best brand for one? Something not too expensive and won't break easily.

I have used (I buy stuff for users in our company aswell) Kingston and Sandisk. No complaints.

[wilky61]

I like the Kingston ones with the "swivel" cases that protect the USB connector; I think they are well-made and durable flash drives.

Ones like these (not sure what the difference is between these two models)

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digit...ds=flash+drive

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Hi-sp...ds=flash+drive

[nefilim]

Originally Posted by wilky61

I like the Kingston ones with the "swivel" cases that protect the USB connector; I think they are well-made and durable flash drives.

Ones like these (not sure what the difference is between these two models)

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digit...ds=flash+drive

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Hi-sp...ds=flash+drive

like `em aswell

edit : think they are the same :Model: DT101G2/16GBZET and Model: DT101G2/16GBZET ??

[PrivatePixel]

Keep in mind that my experiences are anecdotal and may not be representative of the product(s) in general.

My lone experience with SanDisk was an unfavourable one. Bought a Cruzer a few years back. Had no interest in their pre-installed software, so I formatted it. Result: neither my home or work PCs could detect it, so I downloaded the software from their website, re-installed it, then returned the drive for a refund.

My track record with Kingston was pretty good for a while. All of my Taiwanese-made DataTraveler I drives work without a hitch, but the one manufactured in mainland China died after a handful of uses; after this unfortunate experience, I switched to hp v125w (pictured below; manufactured in S. Korea) and really happy with the switch.

[pentatonic]

I've used Kingston's DataTraveler for always and have had a great experience with them.

[nefilim]

Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

Keep in mind that my experiences are anecdotal and may not be representative of the product(s) in general.

My lone experience with SanDisk was an unfavourable one. Bought a Cruzer a few years back. Had no interest in their pre-installed software, so I formatted it. Result: neither my home or work PCs could detect it, so I downloaded the software from their website, re-installed it, then returned the drive for a refund.

My track record with Kingston was pretty good for a while. All of my Taiwanese-made DataTraveler I drives work without a hitch, but the one manufactured in mainland China died after a handful of uses; after this unfortunate experience, I switched to hp v125w (pictured below; manufactured in S. Korea) and really happy with the switch.

I have formatted many times sandisk`s and had no problems ? changed file systems etc. still no problems. so maybe this was one faulty disc ? like I wrote I supply these to users, so I have bought and used dozens and dozens of these and yes these do break and lose data, but sandisk and kingston have proven over the years for me to be the best. that does not mean they are the best

edit : i have about dozen myself at the moment here at home. different sizes and types. just dont tell my boss

[remake]

Originally Posted by wilky61

I like the Kingston ones with the "swivel" cases that protect the USB connector; I think they are well-made and durable flash drives.

Ones like these (not sure what the difference is between these two models)

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digit...ds=flash+drive

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Hi-sp...ds=flash+drive

Okay. Time for another flash drive. Since I keep losing mine. I bought one of those links you suggested and it wouldn't connect to an older laptop with Windows Vista. I would like to transfer files from my laptop to a friend's older one so something that doesn't need to install anything would be great.