pretty cool.

And also the reason why I only buy this type of flash drive. No moving parts.

They aren't cheap, but 2 is multiple I guess

I actually wonder if there is a real market for this. Who'd pay that kind of money for this thing, when you could use an any external drive for a fraction of the price

I used to have the client's provide the hard drive, but I started to feel that wasn't very professional so I started providing it now and just upped my total price. If it's only 128gb then I buy this for $20 and the 256gb are about $40. Since the usb is really small I attach this wooden piece to it with a nice knot. Then you could deliver it in a box like this. The boxes I use say "Our Wedding" on them and have little white paper shreds holding the usb up. I then put some business cards beneath the box and tie a ribbon around the whole thing.

Better yet, the Android version is $15 for a 64GB USB 3.0 OTG.

Price for a 64GB USB 2.0 iXpand for iOS? $70.

Memory cards are basically regular USB flash drives in a special case with a special connector. If you pop one open and remove the 8MB flash drive, you can put in a replacement drive that is (much) larger. Drives up to 4GB are supported.

I used a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 4GB USB Flash Drive.

Once the drive is in, you can use the stock Xbox dashboard to format it. This works on stock (unmodded) Xboxes too.

You can get up to 2 TB on a (rather chunky) USB stick: Kingston Data Traveler Ultimate GT 2TB but it costs a pretty penny. And by "pretty penny" I mean it's stupidly expensive.

More seriously, for installing games to, I highly recommend the Sandisk Extreme USB sticks (3.0, Go or Pro versions are all good). They have the extremely good random access performance compared to a lot of USB sticks I've seen tested, easily orders of magnitude higher than most! This is an older benchmark, but just look at it (specifically the write performance, the black bars).

What's more, they have an exceptional warranty - All the Sandisk "Extreme" USB sticks have a 30 year warranty. 30 years!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X1CSCZB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1u28BbAN509RF

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Predator-DataTraveler-512GB-DTHXP30/dp/B00AV3XGPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377474938&sr=8-1&keywords=512gb+flash+drive

It is possible, but not for P500. More like P60,000

some might be undercover as USB-A flash drives.

https://smile.amazon.com/SanDisk-Type-C-Smartphones-Tablets-SDDDC-032G-G46/dp/B00V62XBY8
https://smile.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Drive-Type-C-SDDDC2-032G-G46/dp/B01EZ0X23W

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5.CPU - Intel Celeron G1840 Processor @ Amazon.com $44

6.HDD - SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Ultra @ Amazon.com $14

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I recently assembled this part list for another miner, hope you find it useful, all the price are in USD. Take the part list and buy the component when you can get it cheaper, it will be <1800 pounds for sure.

Hope this helps

A modern thumb drive still uses a USB A connector. The new Macbook doesn't have a female USB A port, it only has one female USB C thus you need an adapter. That same USB C port is used to charge the Macbook.

There are some USB drives that have a Type C connector but they're rare because they're new, and you still can't charge your laptop and have the drive plugged in because only one digital port.

512 GB by Kingston

there is also a 1 TB version, but I'm not sure you can buy that one yet.

I have had good luck with my data traveler on my keyring. its small and solid, and the ring clip is part of the frame so it wont just pop off.

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-DataTraveler-DTSE9H-64GBET/dp/B00DYQYIZU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421434869&sr=1-1&keywords=datatraveler

Get a faster USB flash drive. I have a 64gb Sandisk USB 3.0 that I filled about 45gb in under an hour. Of course you will need to have a computer that has USB 3.0. It's not rekordbox, it's your computer/USB drive.

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Flash-Drive-SDCZ80-064G-G46/dp/B00DZPUOUI

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Yes, softmodding is a braindead easy process. You can use a SATA HDD, or an SSD, but SSDs are not recommended. If you're referring to removing the bezel on the Xbox DVD drive's tray, yes, you can remove it.

As for the whole softmodding process, I'll just copy and paste my post from a different thread below:

• You'll need the softmod files. JCRocky5's Xbox Softmodding Tool is the newest one and is by far the best. He still regularly updates it too and is active on this sub.
  
  
• You'll need a flash drive that is compatible with the Xbox. Nothing over 4GB will work and even most of the ones under that likely won't either. You can try any flash drive you already have that is 4GB or lower, but if you don't have one, or none of yours work with the Xbox, you can grab this one that is guaranteed to work.
  
  
• You'll need a USB to Xbox adapter in order to connect the flash drive to the Xbox and copy the files over.
  
  
• You will need an exploitable game. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (the first one) and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 are the easiest to shop for because any copy will work. You can also use MechAssault (the first one) or 007: Agent Under Fire, but they have to be the original black label, non-Platinum Hits versions. Splinter Cell and MechAssault are the easiest ones to use, as all you have to do is boot the game and press A a few times.
  
  Once you have everything you need, you'll need to format the flash drive to work with the Xbox, copy the files to the flash drive, then from there to the Xbox. Then just boot the game and launch the softmod installer. Here is a video by JCRocky5 himself, demonstrating how to do everything. The video is based on an older version of his softmod tool, but the steps are the same.
  
  Once the softmod has been installed, you will also now have an app on the Xbox called NKpatcher Settings. Run this app and use its feature to null your EEPROM's HDD key (EEPROM > Advanced Features > HDD Key > Null the HDD Key). This is an important failsafe protocol to make saving the Xbox easier, should anything ever happen to the HDD in the future.
  
  After all of this is done, you'll need to upgrade the HDD with a much bigger one, so that you can install your games onto it. This can be done with Chimp261812. And here is a video demonstrating how that works. Play all of your games from the HDD from now on instead of using the DVD drive. The DVD drives are very old and are failing, so try to preserve it.
  
  Make sure you identify which revision your Xbox is too. If it's not a v1.6/v1.6b, you will need to open it and remove the clock capacitor. This is MANDATORY! If you do not remove this capacitor from a 1.0-1.5 Xbox, it will leak and destroy the motherboard. 100% guaranteed.

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Running distros from USB flash drives is something I love. Reasons:

• Harder to accidentally affect other systems you may have on your internal drive.
  
  
• Try out as many (fully installed) distros and DE's as you wish. I run multiple Arch and Debian installs, Fedora, and Solus Linux.
  
  
• Experiment on real hardware instead of VM's. Pros and cons to both approaches.
  
  
• Reasonably fast, and surprisingly so.
  
  
• Reliable in my long experience. I've only had one failure that could be attributed to a failing flash drive, but I am unsure.
  
  
• Serve as rescue tools, and to demo or share with others. Makes them believers...
  
  Here's the flash drives I have the longest experience with:
  
  
• Sandisk Extreme USB 3.0 32GB $29 Very good performance. https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Flash-Drive-SDCZ80-032G-GAM46/dp/B00KT7DXIU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1512006619&sr=8-5&keywords=sandisk+extreme+32gb
  
  
• Sandisk Ultra USB 3.0 32GB $12 (lesser performing but costs half as much) https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Transfer-Speeds-s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46/dp/B00KYK2AKO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1512006699&sr=1-3&keywords=sandisk+ultra+usb+3.0+32gb

SanDisk iXpand?

Edit: Oh, you want to access an existing drive. This is a drive with a Lightning connector for iThings. Still, it might be a better idea.

A en croire cet article (qui commence certes à dater) et le fait que les barèmes liés plus haut étaient ceux en vigueur il y a 2 mois, je crois que c'est à peu près ça... suf que c'est pire.

Le barème est apparemment appliqué avant la TVA. Donc ta clé à 42€ TTC vaut 35€ HT, et 25€60 sont reversés à Copie France, donc environ 75% du prix est dû à la redevance. C'est à peu près le même taux que pour les CD et DVD à en croire Wikipedia.

Oui, c'est scandaleux. Mais ça explique que sur Amazon.de je trouve des clés USB de 1To pour moins cher que ça (40€), alors qu'elle couterait au minimum 120€ en France (100€ pour Copie France et 20€ de TVA induite par la redevance).

\ Edit : je trouve les mêmes tarifs sur Amazon.fr, à croire que soit le barême a changé, soit tous les importateurs ne sont pas scrupuleux pour payer Copie France (je penche pour la 2^ème option).

Je vois aussi des références à ~50€ pour 256 Go sur Amazon France et ~25€ sur Amazon Allemagne, ce qui fait aussi pencher la balance vers « le barème est toujours en vigueur ».

What USB stick is the community buying for dash cam (specifically Model 3)? What feature is most important?

• Fast write-speeds: to capture continuous video write to the disk
  
• Large Capacity and inexpensive stick: fewer read/write per sector makes it more reliable/longer lasting
  
• Large and expensive SSD)
  
• Endurance/commercial type for more read/write cycles and hotter/colder temps
  
• Small form factor: not so big/rigid to avoid possibility of breaking while in tight area
  
• WiFi capability: to get the data on/off without physical transfer
  

Did you say ridiculous prices?

You can even get 2 TB: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2TB-DataTraveler-Ultimate-DTUGT/dp/B06X1CSCZB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521807750&sr=8-2&keywords=1tb+usb+stick+kingston

I recently got set up and will do my best to pay forward the help I received

otg cable - this provides power and a usb flash drive connection

flash drive - likely a better one but this is the one i got

bleemsync installation steps See section "How in install from fresh (Including OTG setup)"

autobleem download - I used autobleem-0.6.0-B3-RetroBoot.zip

you'll wanna start with getting OTG support using bleemsync, then save your backup folder in a secure location off your flash drive, re-format your flash drive, then copy over the autobleem files


then add games to games folder and roms to roms folder :)

Pendrive Sandisk Extreme 64Gb en Amazon: USD 32,79 16 = $525

Agreguémosle el 50% del impuesto: $525 1,5 = $787

A cuánto lo venden en MercadoLibre? $1499

Este también tiene sólo $10 de ganancia??

I did a bit of research on this. The two main competitors for the low profile USB 3.0 usb sticks are the Lexar S45:

https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-JumpDrive-128GB-Flash-Drive/dp/B012PKV7RC

And the SanDisk Ultra Fit:

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-SDCZ43-128G-GAM46-Newest-Version/dp/B01BGTG2A0/

They are similar in price (around 30 dollars). I went with the Lexar because it seemed to be slightly faster in head to head benchmarks and the profile of it is flat. The primary downside when I got it is that it has a VERY bright blue LED that flashes with activity. However, I simply put some electrical tape over it and it almost entirely blocks it.

For SDCards, it seems the fastest performers are the Samsung EVO Plus:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-mc128d-128gb-Uhs-i-Adapter/dp/B0118LR9Z8/

It has the fastest read speed at 80 MB/sec, which is still quite a bit slower than the USB which I usually benchmark at around 150 MB/Sec max, and the internal memory is faster than both, and much better read speed (so prioritize putting games etc that have longer loading times or require writing in the internal memory).

How big are these chips? I find it hard to believe size is a limiting factor when we can get USB port sized flashdrives holding up to 128GB for $40. Going way smaller in size and storage shouldn't be hard, at 1/100 of the size pushing even just a megabyte would give you room to fit insane amounts of data on the pet.

Looking it up, they're a tiny big bigger than a grain of rice. That USB flashdrive is about 5-10 rice grains big, if you exclude the USB port. I just find it hard to believe that on the current size scale you can only fit a 12 digit number.

Also, 12 digits != 12 bytes.

999999999999 = 12 digits

10111010 01000011 10110111 00111111 1111 1 = 4 bytes, 1 nibble, 1 bit.

Same number. This is assuming we're not using hexadecimal though.

you must be talking about this USB stick.

Math time!

Lets say each of his boxes holds 50 vinyl records, and he's stated that he has 10 boxes. So about 500 LPs give or take.

A 24bit 48KHz 41 minute and 35 second WAV file is exactly 718.6MB (props to anyone who recognizes why I might know this). The average length of an album is about 43 minutes and 17 seconds. So lets just be generous and round up to 750MB per album... that would maybe add space for album art and other metadata.

400 x 750MB = 366.21GB which leaves plenty of room to spare on this flash drive here... And lets be honest here, most people don't keep their lossless music collection in WAV. Realistically, if I was a little less generous in my math, I'm willing to bet the guy could store his entire vinyl collection lossless on a 256GB flash drive, which have been out for a while now.

I've always had great luck with Patriot memory. They do a small 3.0 thumbie for a reasonable price called the tab.

This is the 32gb version

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You only need a USB OTG cable, connect both your phone and a portable hard drive to transfer, or get the OTG Flash Drive. Download a file manager app to transfer files

OTG cable

OTG Flash Drive

ES File Explorer File Manager

You can already do that.

Well, its only the casing for the drive that makes it worth it. If you were dedicated and careful, you could cut it in half, replace the drive, and glue it back together.

Finding a drive replacement that fits shouldn't be too hard, as you can get cheap USB 3.0 drives that are really small just epoxy the shit out of it, so it doesn't move inside the excalibur case.

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Devices-Computers-SDDD3-128G-G46/dp/B01M0QR22B/

> 2tb usb

unless its this https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2TB-DataTraveler-Ultimate-DTUGT/dp/B06X1CSCZB then you are pretty much lying...




EDIT: Or you fell for a scam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kix3JKn08OU

[SanDisk Cruzer Blade 4GB USB 2.0 Flash drive- SDCZ50-004G] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U213Y8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf) works perfectly.

Damn these got expensive!

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Blade-drive-SDCZ50-004G/dp/B002U213Y8/

Guaranteed to work, so you don't have to guess and pull out all your hair. I've tried over 10 different ones, and this is the only one that works for me.

So was I when it started and it’s a lot easier now.

The hardest part is going to be finding a usb drive that’s compatible. You need a relatively low capacity drive to go in the 2nd player slot, the reason it needs to be a certain type is the power supply is very limited to the front so most won’t work. I believe there is a list online of ones that’ll work. Of you want to test one you already own then follow the guide till you get to test it and see, if nothing else it’s a good practice run for you.

If you want use of the 2nd player you’ll then need to install the custom kernel (all in the guide) and big an OTG adaptor. This also means you can buy a much bigger drive and upload more content.

This is the guide I used:

https://youtu.be/ydLKv1HUd0A

This is the OTG cable I bought

Zerone Right Left Angle Micro USB... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FMYFJVT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the wireless adapter I use for my PS4 controller (also works with Xbone)

8Bitdo Wireless Bluetooth Adapter... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0786JC6VW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And this is the drive I’m now using after setting up OTG

SanDisk SDCZ60-128G-B35 Cruzer... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007YX9OGW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These will give you an idea of expense, completely depending on how deep you want to go down the rabbit hole. You can just get yourself a working drive for the 2nd slot and play 1 player games no problem.

Completely up to you!

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW


...type that question in google next time.

https://amzn.com/B007YX9OGW

$17.99 + taxes isn't that expensive, there are cheaper ones out there

There are 512GB, 1TB; Though they're ridiculously expensive.

I had a USB flash device in mind, specifically something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-DataTraveler-DTSE9H-64GBET/dp/B00DYQYIZU

I wasn't really addressing archival needs here though, this was just in the context of the idea that not having an optical means CD-ROM games are unplayable.

So a device like this seems to be a good solution http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-032G-G46/dp/B00HR78S2Q. But it seems you're not asking about hardware, but rather, is there anything more to move to the external storage than just the .apk/demo/video

Got one of these. So useful for transferring files between my phones, tablet and computers

I got mine new for $100 from the Microsoft Store, and it's great for the price I paid. It certainly has its issues though, mainly that it's too difficult to write quickly and it frequently refuses to wake up without a hard reset. I use mine with a 64GB card and the transfer speeds from a 64GB usb 3.0 flash drive is several times faster than writing to it from my pc with usb 1. I'm not sure how fast it's supposed to be, so I can't say if it's performing as it should. I keep mine in an IVSO case all the time, so I feel little heat, but usually feel no heat. Mine is mostly used for reading with DrawboardPDF, which is awkward and unreliable, but occasionally I'll use it to watch 720p videos stored on the memory card or on a Plex server. I disable rotation most of the time, and manually rotate when switching from reading to watching videos.

While I'm happy with the $100 I paid, I regret paying an extra ~hundred for Microsoft CompleteCare or whatever it's called, and buying that first stylus that worked very poorly.

I still have the OS as originally installed, and haven't updated any of the firmware, so the issues I've experienced might have already been addressed by the updates or Windows 8.1.

OTG cable. And iOS users can do something similar, it just requires hardware purpose built.

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Lightning-connector-Computers-SDIX-064G-G57/dp/B00RBGYPNE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZ0X3L8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this and plug and play directly into Pixel XL

>organize before you learn how to organize" is bad advice

Yeah, I didn't actually mean it in that way and I see why I got downvoted to hell. My main point was that we need more work done on the ground and less circle jerking in the cloud. If you really want to advance the cause online, you can tell people about local organizations they can join. Joining is a lot easier than starting something from scratch and the actual experience that you get from participating informs you in later organizing efforts. Organizing is something that you have to do in many different contexts in order to learn it. There's only so much you can learn from Youtube videos.

>It sounds like you're just trying to advocate an anti-internet mindset which is a pretty weird thing to do via internet communication. "Sharing information and talking to people from across the world cannot POSSIBLY help you organize in real life!"

No and yes.

I've actually been thinking about the "Youtube problem" for a while now and there are a lot more moving parts here than you might think at first glance. Ultimately, I think that the overwhelming emphasis on online communication cripples us a great deal. Here are just a few reasons:

• You can count the major online social platforms on one hand. Youtube, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Patreon, etc., they can all cut you off at any time and for any reason.
  
• Large web services are the only game in town when it comes to reaching a mass audience online. If anything we say or do threatens the shareholders of these platforms, we will be cut off.
  
• The internet itself can be shut off. Other countries have done this during uprisings. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But if your main lines of communication get cut, you're done.
  
  The obvious answer is decentralization, but that isn't happening despite the means of doing so being widely available. Peertube is a thing. Mastadon is a thing. Scutttlebutt Protocol is a thing. Sneakernet is a thing. Hosting your own web page and putting a donation button on the sidebar is a thing. RSS feeds are a thing. Podcasts have more than one distribution source but video content MUST be delivered through Youtube? Simple distribution is covered with or without Youtube.
  
  The problem seems to be a combination of overvaluing convenience, capitulation to planned obsolescence, and the fact that this is a market, for making money, rather than a movement. Organizing on the ground and circulating the material via physical media, in conjunction with multiple online distribution methods, will get us farther than just dicking around on some some rich asshole's server farm.
  
  And if you're wondering how to get the videos off of YT for physical transfer in the first place, there's a long way to do it and an easy way to do it.

i used this one so it had a low profile, and works great. just make sure you get the USB 2.0 version so it uses lower power consumption.

Here you go. I used this one when I softmodded mine a couple weeks ago

I would really encourage you to think about upgrading the hard drive after you softmod it. Playing backed games on discs can get expensive since most of the games are 6gb+. Even a 80gb IDE drive would be a massive help!

The hardest part of modding is finding a flash drive that works.

What you will need.

Flash Drive (should work)

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Blade-drive-SDCZ50-004G/dp/B002U213Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539785044&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sandisk+cruzer+blade+4gb&dpPl=1&dpID=411nUnjz9eL&ref=plSrch


Usb to xbox controller port

https://www.amazon.com/Mcbazel-Xbox-Converter-Adapter-Original-Console/dp/B076HHZ41Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539784602&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=xbox+controller+to+usb+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41y27JttbeL&ref=plSrch#

Sata to IDE adapter (If you upgrade hard drive)


https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Drive-Optical-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00EOJNGC2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1539784695&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sata+to+ide+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=51styPntUEL&ref=plSrch

80 connector IDE cable

https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Cable-Device-Conductor-inch/dp/B000I21Y28/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539784965&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=80+connector+IDE+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41gZKwD33jL&ref=plSrch

Use the Rocky 5 mod and youtube tutorial and you will be fine!

This is the flash drive that most of us use which is guaranteed to work.

I agree with SummerLoveStorey. Additionally, back up that data before you lose it. A 32GB USB 3.0 flash costs less than $10 on Amazon. Sounds like it's used up enough of your time already. Heck, for less than $20, you can get a 128GB usb 3 SanDisk Ultra. That's like a cheap pizza. Just saying...

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https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=SANDISK+FLASH+128&qid=1567727373&s=gateway&sr=8-5

This may help you getting on sites "only compatible" with IE. It disguises your browser as whatever you set it, so you can trick them into thinking you're on IE and they'll let you pass. If the website only works on IE, that's the designers fault as it is very behind compared to other modern browsers and they should develop for the standards approved by the majority.


You'll need either a cloud printer or a printer with an email to print function to print with a Chromebook.



Your MP3 collection can go on Google drive (the cloud) or you can buy a large memory stick. You get 100GB free of cloud memory for two years when you own a Chromebook, all you need to do is register it with your Google account.



You should always keep hard copies of your data anyway, but I've just checked and 100ish GB hard drive is about 35 dollars, so after 2 years (free with chromebook) seven months(at 5$ a month) your hard drive will pay off. I'd suggest you just back up your music on an old computer.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

512gb usb key over $800

I lost almost all our data at one point including photos and home videos. Since then I have backups of backups of backups. With this I could save everything in one place that's always on my person so I'd know it's safe.

Yes, since I have multiple other places to keep things and would still have those places after getting this too.

Well we have 1TB flash drives now (even if they are expensive)

512, 1Tb to follow soon.

Sure! There are a ton of great keychain accessories out there but the criteria for mine are all items must:

1: Be < 2" (Preferably 1.5")

2: Fit in my pockets comfortably (jeans)

3: Be used at least once every 3 months
(Ambu Pouch excluded)

Accessories used Most - Least

The Freekey Sytem is the foundation of the keyring and is one of those products that is so elegant in its simplicity and functionality that it seems like it should have been invented years ago.

The SOG Straight Edge Key Knife comes sharp and has held an edge pretty well over the last few months. With its tiny blade it's not going to replace your Ka-Bar anytime soon but I can almost garuntee that you will use it more frequently.

The Swiss+ Tech 6 in 1 Utility Key coupled with The Infora Key Multitool seems to be gaining ground to overtake the SOG Key Knife as top tool in the line up with flat and Phillips screwdriver heads, bottle opener, and serrated blade.

The Streamlight Nano LED Flashlight is an awesome addition to the gang and probobly the one that has saved my ass the most, there are too many times I've wasted time looking for a light source in the dark.

The 2.0 64 GB Kingston Data Traveler SE9 USB drive. Reasonable speed coupled with great durability. The cast in keyhole eliminates the possibilty of losing the USB from a weak tether and defiantly holds a perminent place in my top 5 keychain accesories. Along with its basic utility I keep a file named "If Found: Reward" on it with my information in case I lose my key ring.

The True Utility TelePen telescoping keychain pen is one of those items that doesent get the everyday recognition the others do but is totally fucking clutch when you do need it. I owe a couple side projects I've picked up to this pen, partly because of the writing aspect but more from it as a talking piece.

The InCharge Ultra Portable Charging Cable is a cool little accessory that I thought would get the boot initially but saved my ass when I was in transit and my buddy only had an Apple cable with his charger.

The True Utility FireStash Keyring Lighter is the only item on the list that I haven't actually "needed" but will probobly keep anyway because fire is such a basic necessity and if I ever DO need it I'm probobly going to name my kids True and Utility.

The Ambu Res-Cue keychain CPR mask rounds out the list but might be the most important. Along with it being being a valuable lifesaving/self protection asset it's also super useful for locating my keys. I once read something about humans being able to see more shades of red than any other color and that our minds are geared to "ook out for it. Whether that's true or not it's always the first thing I see when I misplace them and because of its shape it stops my keys from going between the seats.

I didn't have a ton of time to type this up because I'm on my phone at work but I hope this helps!

This is my favorite, it's insanely fast (220MB/s) and is built well

All USB specs are designed to be bidirectional. You can buy adapters that convert A to Micro B and connect a regular flash drive or you can buy a flash drive that has a Micro USB connector as well.

Though I'm pretty sure you're still right that the Roku Stick won't support it (now I kind of want to find my adapter and try though).

ETA: you can (mostly) use any USB to any USB, you can buy micro to micro connectors (if you're transferring files between two phones they're actually useful) but if you know your way around a soldering iron you can do all sorts of silly things and daisy chain whatever USB to whatever USB you want (say connecting a phone to a PC by using a male A to female B to male B to female Mini to male Mini to male Micro would, if you were really that bored, work).

ETA2: Correction to my statement: USB is not technically bidirectional, it is half duplex. It cannot both send and receive at the same time, but it can send or receive it just has to do one at a time. For example you can't put files on a USB drive while also taking files off, but you can do one and then the other.

For the price, I think I rather go with the Mikrotik RB2011UAS-RM vs the Edge Lite. I played around with the demos on their site last night and boy those things are feature packed.

I was thinking of getting a drive like this and having a proxy cache and some scrips running from that. That would make a really nice set up :)

Doesn't matter

Someone mentioned that in the comments of the AP article as well:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-064G-G46/dp/B00HR7J3CA/ref=br_lf_m_10011503011_1_12_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&pf_rd_p=1915970882&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=10011503011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EEE9APH3JJ91XX7PSTG

Can you see that?

Possibly. They're USB3 32GB Sandisks. I bought 4 of them on Amazon and within a month 3 failed. So I bought the bigger version and had some of those fail and just rebuilt my array with the good ones and

> I can't detect any heat coming off any of them.

Are they in plastic? Because plastic is a good insulator. Try pulling them out so they're still 'in' electrically and then touching the metal casing.

This is the line I am using. Just be sure to get whichever size you want (minimum 4GB) and that you'll need two. I went with one 4GB for the temp and 32GB for the permanent.
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Transfer-Speeds-s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46/dp/B00KYK2AKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491415339&sr=8-1&keywords=sandisk+flash+drive

Thank you all so much for the advice. I finally pulled the trigger this weekend and upgraded my mac and the difference is incredible. It would normally take up to 5 minutes for my mac to fully turn on and login. Now its under 30 seconds!

For those looking to do the same thing here's what I did:

1. Crucial MX500 1TB SSD drive : https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-NAND-SATA-Internal/dp/B077SF8KMG
   
2. NewerTech NuPower Battery: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP15MBU78W/#owctabs
   
3. Sata to USB Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJZJI84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
4. A computer tool kit. (I already had one, but any basic kit will do) Heres one I found that seems fine: https://www.amazon.com/Kingsdun-Precision-Screwdriver-Repair-MacBook/dp/B01E9RLF1W/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2GIVKIC5PVMUC&keywords=laptop+screwdriver+kit&qid=1555941998&s=electronics&sprefix=laptop+scre%2Celectronics%2C130&sr=1-28
   
5. Flash drive with at least 8gb space and USB 3.0 for speed: https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Transfer-Speeds-s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46/dp/B00KYK2AKO/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?crid=1JNUES6V59YY3&keywords=32gb+flash+drive+3.0&pd_rd_i=B00KYK2AKO&pd_rd_r=e3b71c2f-31f3-48ca-b07c-83203b9d1fe4&pd_rd_w=DdDhT&pd_rd_wg=sef5B&pf_rd_p=eadd3af5-2f5b-4e14-9c3d-ff9268352f18&pf_rd_r=N5T0Q3BEBVJ8CDMW226Q&qid=1555942155&s=electronics&sprefix=32gb+flash+dri%2Celectronics%2C122
   
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   How to upgrade your Mid-2012 15-Inch MacBook Pro
   

   
   Step 1 - Backup your files
   For me this took the longest, I'm not the most organized person. I also saved my keychain, apple mail logins, stickeys, etc. I was in the middle of projects that I needed to jump right back into after the upgrade.
   
   Step 2 - Create a macOS installer on the USB drive
   Follow this ---> https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/22/how-to-create-macos-mojave-usb-installer-easy-video/
   
   
   Step 3 - Plug the new harddrive in via Sata cable usb
   This is where my first issue came into play. I skipped ahead and swapped out my harddrives only to try and boot up and my system not recognize the new SSD. I first thought I purchased a dud. The truth is you need to format the new drive for the computer to see it. Plug in the new SSD and follow these instructions to erase and format. I chose Mac OS Extended (journaled) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496
   
   NOTE::: you dont have to use the usb drive, you can install the new SSD first if you want and format from the bootable USB.
   
   
   Step 4 - Install the new SSD
   Follow this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfiGF_pjqvM
   
   When installed, hold Option on your keyboard and then turn on. Select the USB macOS installer and follow instructions. Install onto the new SSD. Should take 20-30 min
   
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   Step 5 - The Battery
   
   Follow the instructions in the videos on this page: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP15MBU78W/#owctabs
   Make sure you set aside some time to do this. The install is very fast however its the calibration that takes some time. After you install your new battery, turn the computer on to test, there should be a little charge in it. Shut your computer down and then plug in. Let it fully charge, the light on plug should turn green. Then leave it for another 2 hours. Turn the computer on, unplug, turn all power settings off (follow video) and let the computer run until the battery is completely dead. Then wait a number of hours. This will calibrate your battery with your system.
   
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   Then plug in and enjoy your new laptop!

Also, if you have an android device, get one of these USB->Micro USB duo devices to give your mobile device/tablet more storage.

I use a Nexus 7 (16gb storage) with a 64GB kingston plug in USB to watch any films or music.

here they are on amazon

Kingston Digital 64GB Data Traveler Micro Duo USB 3.0 Micro USB OTG (DTDUO3/64GB)

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-64GB-Traveler-DTDUO3/dp/B00LIXJ54K/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1419521796&sr=8-12&keywords=Micro+USB+flash+drive

However, if what you want is expandable storage, then you might want to take a look a Wifi enabled hard drives

Seagate Wireless Plus 1TB Portable Hard Drive with Built-in WiFi (STCK1000100)

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Wireless-Portable-Built--STCK1000100/dp/B00AQRUW4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419521928&sr=8-1&keywords=Seagate+wireless+plus

A lot more storage, has its own battery rated to last for ~10 hrs (doesn't consume the N9's battery), and you don't have to worry about future devices having OTG support or not when trying to use it. (it works with anything that is wifi capable).

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Edit: here's just the enclosure if you happen to have an HDD lying around already.

Patriot Gauntlet Node Wireless Hard-drive Enclosure (PCGTW25S

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008KW61XK/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1419523361&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

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EDIT 2: After an afternoon of researching different options, I have decided on buying at some point in the near future this to solve any storage needs I may have with present or future nexus devices (it accepts any USB flash drive or SD card reader, and can be easily accessed as a NAS on ES File Explorer):

HooToo® TripMate 6000mAh Battery Charger with Wireless N Portable Travel Router (USB Storage Wi-Fi Media Sharing, Access Point, Wi-Fi Mini Router & Bridge)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTPYRTI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=9INB4S820PLB&coliid=I104X6TALI9NWA&psc=1

I'm not too sure but if you only need an extra 64GB then try out this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LIXJ54K/ref=s9_cartx_gw_d10_g147_i7?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0VFNYWY34BA05BXSMXXR&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455345967&pf_rd_i=468294

I bought a SanDisk 64GB flash drive with USB and lightning connectors just the other day. I want to be able to carry my PC files with me and access them on my iPad as needed. Haven't used it yet but I plan to load it up to use on an upcoming Amtrak cross-country trip.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RBGYPNE/ref=twister_B00YLIDX6K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Lightning-connector-Computers--SDIX-064G-G57/dp/B00RBGYPNE/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474175231&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=iOS+usb+flashdrive+sandisc

After OS I have 25.01 GB left. I have no large games on my phone, and the app that uses the most storage is Google play music (current list is 3.5 GB).

For extra storage you could use Google drive 2$ (monthly) for 100GB or if you use Office 365 you already have 2TB on OneDrive.

Or you could buy an usb-c stick.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Type-C-Smartphones-Tablets-SDDDC-032G-G46/dp/B00V62XBY8

I have this flash-drive. It works perfectly and is compatible with everything. Also I use the ES File Explorer App to transfer files.

As a 6P owner, I'ma little biased but all that put aside, I came from a Note 3 so I had the same gripes as you: No expandable storage, no removable battery, etc...Here my solutions to those problems. For the most part the 6P battery will get me through a day of heavy use pretty easily (listening to spotify, watching videos, texting, emailing and whatnot). Just in case I always carry around a portable power bank. As for expandable storage, I would like to point out with Google's photo app, you receive unlimted storage for high quality photos, however, don't quote me on this, but at some point I believe past 1080P it starts to eat into a 10GB limit. I advise using a USB stick for external storage, it's small, portable, and overall very convenient. Best of luck making your decision! It's a tough one! If you have any questions about the 6P just let me know!

Edit: If you are strictly looking just to offload files to get more storage and not transfer them to a computer via usb, this Dongle gives you more storage and it costs less than the previous link. If you do want to move pictures and videos, you can always buy an adapter.

i looked a few weeks back, couldnt find a drive with both USB C and USB A male ends like those slick sandisk MicroUSB+USB-A drives . I just bought the male C to female A adapter from the google store ($13) since i want my drives to work on all my devices since i mostly use a flash drive to offload TWRP and titanium backups for safe storage should i need them later on, or i have to wipe my phone. i have a 64GB drive that i also mirror on my network storage because multiple backups is always a good idea, so i need it to work on my main computer and not just my phone.


edit - Just looked again and sandisk now makes a USB C male + USB A Male drive way too expensive $40 for a 32GB model though. must have come out recently, i looked specifically for this not long ago. hope they do a 128GB model for a reasonable price soon.

This is the flash drive I purchased. It’s USB 3.0 and 256gb
SanDisk Ultra CZ48 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-256G-U46) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YFI1A66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_4fBKStCH6IbaL

SB3 is a good controller to start on although you may feel that you’ve learnt everything you can on it within a few months and might want to upgrade.

Personally I don’t think wireless headphones would be a good idea for DJing you may have a lot of latency issues you want want to get some wired ones, I do believe you could use them with serato remote but not completely sure, you won’t be able to connect them to your controller anyway

Pioneer or KRK studio monitors are both amazing, they’re quite expensive though looking at around £250 for a set, so trying to look second hand or look for cheaper alternatives. You probably won’t be able to blare them that loud, but for a good while I would just learn to play using headphones going between the master and cue.

USBs aren’t really required for your controller unless your PC/Laptop doesn’t have a lot of storage then a USB is handy, you’ll want a reliable high memory, Ive linked the one I use at the bottom for gigs.

I’m not sure what you mean by music download, when beginning using YouTube/Soundcloud rips will do but if you ever want to do it professionally I recommend beatport as a 192k song sounds terrible on a proper pa system. It can be expensive £1.12 for a song and even more expensive if you buy a lossless form, but they do deals a lot like 50% off, I also recommend buying albums, toolroom release loads of them that contain around 60 songs for around £10 and they’re for the most part pretty good songs you’ll find a lot of good hidden gems there.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-USB-Flash-Drive/dp/B00YFI1A66/ref=asc_df_B00YFI1A66/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310831391922&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9775761490926755083&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007333&hvtargid=pla-405661620648&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

He could be using a 256gb flash drive.
Probably this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YFI1A66/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went with a USB flash drive version and it's amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YFI1A66/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What kind of games were you planning on playing on it?

You could add something like this and leave it plugged in all the time or if you need the USB ports get an SD card instead. The SD slot on the laptop may run off of a USB 2.0 bus though so it would run slower if that were the case.

That one works fine, but it's not a good flash drive. It overheats severely. This one and this one are better.

I'm also looking to buy a GPD Win here soon, so I started a poll on dingoonity.

http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-windows-devices/best-most-reliable-place-to-purchase-a-gpd-win/

EvilDragon won hands down! Looks like they have some REALLY excellent customer service too. Heck, EvilDragon actually posted up in my thread!

Here's the link to their store
https://www.dragonbox.de/en/475-gpd-win-gpd-win-4260416650442.html

They're currently out of stock, but you can put your email address in to be notified if you want. :)

As for extra storage, from my research I've found that the Lexar S45 USB Drive offers the highest read speeds available. The only down side is it's annoying blue read/write light. Others that have one have simply painted over the light with black nail polish, though. :D

Lexar JumpDrive S45 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - LJDS45-128ABNL (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012PKV7RC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cS6oybPSBG90T

https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-JumpDrive-128GB-Flash-Drive/dp/B012PKV7RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505352878&sr=8-1&keywords=lexar+low+profile

I would go with this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFV52T6/ref=twister_B01M5G4URR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

also add a 128-200gb sd card.

Don't buy the sandisk low profile flash drive, they overheat and break very quickly.

Never put any sensitive material that you care for being lost, on a sd card/usb stick but they are great for media storage. I wouldn't run apps off the usb stick, it will prematurely kill it imo.

A $25 flash stick will hold that.

SanDisk Ultra Flair 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ73-128G-G46

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CH1PJU/ref=twister_B07G4YD1LN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Been using it for about 9 months with no issues. I had read that USB can get hot, but assumed the recommended ones were tested to survive that heat. I did notice when I first removed it from the Shield that is was pretty hot.

If your computer has a tiny slot, then you can put a microSD card in there. You can get a card like this for around $20 at Best Buy and other tech stores. You can move your files into the microSD as opposed to on your main drive, saving space.

If your computer has a larger slot about the size of your thumb, you can get an SD card. Some microSD cards have SD card adapters, which you can tell by the packaging. If you use Amazon, this $20 128 gigabyte card from Samsung and this $10 64 gigabyte card from Silicon Power would both do the trick. If none such a port exists, I recommend this $18 128 gigabyte flash drive from SanDisk.

Also, if you could tell me the model number (usually located on the back of the computer labeled under "model", or in Control Panel along with RAM), then I'd be able to help you more.

This is what I use with my shield.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015CH1PJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I carry one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019FN63OO/ref=cm_sw_r_em_tai_c_FZSLBbWX92XJJ

But rarely seldom use it since you can pretty much access anything through cloud system now.

Another useful tool for data transfer is the double sided sandisk USB drives. They have USB and microsd connectors, which are totally handy for this kind of thing.

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-128GB-Drive-SDDD2-128G-G46/dp/B019FN63OO

USB Type C to USB A Female

or

USB Type C + Type A USB Drive, 128GB

I was going to type 'or PXE' but then I realized, I have no idea if Macbooks support PXE booting.

Depends on her major. Either way, portability is key.

Engineering benefits from decently powerful Windows machine, except computer/software engineering, which benefits from Mac. I have a pricey Dell XPS 15 which is highly powerful and quite nice.

Defer to her judgement for other majors. Personally I loved my Mac and found it to be *much* more convenient for most use around campus. WiFi connected faster, it went to sleep and woke up faster, it was super easy to drop files to my friends, etc. The one downside is Microsoft Powerpoint is worse on Mac. A MacBook Pro is probably better than a MacBook Air, but someone else can comment on that. Annoyingly, all Apple laptops have now gone all in on USB-C, which means she needs an adapter for ordinary USB ports. Pick up a USB C to USB 3.0 Hub (like this, which includes ethernet, VGA, HDMI, etc) and a dual mode USB C/3.0 flash drive for her. Finally, Apple gives decent education discounts (see here). You can use this discount at the Apple Store at the Mall of Louisiana. Most accessories are best purchased online, not in store. Apple Care is not a bad idea.

By the way, she gets free Microsoft Office through LSU. Don't buy software for her until she's sure it isn't in the software store (TigerWare)

Before she asks or a sales person suggests, she probably doesn't need an iPad or a new phone for college. If anything, consider getting her a second monitor for her room (they're cheap--like this) and can do double duty for streaming Netflix if she's in a dorm. They're nice when you need to multitask (have notes open while researching), or have your online textbook open on one screen while your homework is on the other, etc)

I have this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZ0X3L8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using this one. Works great in the couple weeks I've had it. And it's not tiny, so easy to keep track of.

Yes. There are USB Sticks that have the full size USB on one end and the mini/USB-C on the other. Like this one.

I just keep one of these in the small pocket of my jeans. It does the job for the most part. They also have the same thing in 256 gigs, but I'm more than happy with 128+my phones internal memory.

This Lexar was terrible. Way too slow.

I use this daily to run my main laptop off of. It's been great.

There's a thread of compatible USB drives. I think most 32GB and under work, it's just a matter of speed. If you have to buy one, look for this: Sandisk 64GB Cruzer Fit USB Flash... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MDXBTL1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's worked like a charm for over two months now

I've had the same issue (but I'm using BleemSync). I got one of these right-angle adapters and it works with an old 8gb USB 2.0 drive, but not with my low profile Sandisk Cruzer (64gb). I even reinstalled BleemSync and the kernel. Ordered a new OTG adapter and waiting for it to arrive.

Edit: After some last-ditch efforts, I've found my OTG adapter works but your drive must be formatted to Fat32. /u/DistNZ give that a try, hopefully it works for you too (I used a program called guiformat to do so).

Edit 2: After installing all my RetroArch files (something like 40,000+ files) it is back to not working with OTG. Back to square 1.

Edit 3: It appears to be related to my power supply & cable. Specific cables and power supplies work while others don't. A 5.25V 3A power supply I use for a Raspberry Pi does not work, while an iPhone charger does.

Posting again even though I edited my post.... The Sandisk Cruzer Blade 4GB does indeed work.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U213Y8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1FKZ2EJJ4DP2Q&coliid=ISXTSG04LWJD3&psc=1

Still for sale on Amazon too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U213Y8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Bought this recently and can confirm it's a 4gb USB that works great for softmodding.

Try amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002U213Y8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I used this one less than a month ago and it worked without issue. You can tell by the "frequently bought together" section that other people have used this drive as well ;)

Replying to my own question: https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW

Here is a link to the Amazon buy a Samsung flash drive or sandisk
1:https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MUF-128AB-AM-Plus-128GB/dp/B07D7PDLXC/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=128gb+flash+drive&qid=1568704790&s=gateway&sprefix=128+&sr=8-6
2:https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_rm?ac_md=0-0-c2FuZGlzayBjcnV6ZXIgZ2xpZGU%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=sandisk+cruzer+glide&pd_rd_i=B007YX9OGW&pd_rd_r=14947626-5f19-45a1-8b0f-bb6231cf1f61&pd_rd_w=Zrm1r&pd_rd_wg=XNNK9&pf_rd_p=d1a6ea92-24ed-409e-8e33-97dc5a8de815&pf_rd_r=GFNW33MFQG25WRJGMK8C&qid=1568704933&s=gateway&sprefix=sandisk+c

or you could get something like this and save a few bucks.

Would something like this work then? Just plug and format and install through Wup installer?

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1520801253&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+128gb

Yup, $20 exactly for 32 GB, or if you're still willing to pay $80, it'll get you 128GB. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Flash-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW/ref=pd_sim_e_3


Living in the future is cooooool.

Has anyone tried or had any luck with either of these 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drives:

https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Cruzer-Glide-Drive-SDCZ60-128G-B35/dp/B007YX9OGW

https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Cruzer-128GB-Flash-SDCZ36-128G-B35/dp/B00TKFCYP0/

The list price is pretty arbitrary. Waatcher uses price history and standard deviation to provide deal estimate. The percentage saved is based on the highest price. Here is the same Amazon product shown on Waatcher:
https://waatcher.com/amazon/product/B007YX9OGW

Not data, Information: If some disaster or attack wiped out stores of knowledge like the Library of Congress, then they would conventionally be gone forever a'la library of Alexandria.

But now it's 2014, and we have things like this: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Predator-DataTraveler-512GB-DTHXP30/dp/B00AV3XGPW and people like this: /r/DataHoarder. We have the technology to prevent any knowledge from being lost ever again.

Since you asked...

Nah, just creating a system image with Macrium with a bootable recovery usb boot media should be enough.

My main system drive currently uses about 300gb of storage. A 512 gb flash drive would cost me around $300:

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Predator-DataTraveler-512GB-DTHXP30/dp/B00AV3XGPW

Or I could get the the external usb hard drive I linked earlier with literally ten times capacity for a $100, it just makes more economical sense.

Or one of the many stupidly small USB drives, or a stupidly small MicroSD adapter.

What's up with all the USB2.0 suggestions in this thread? :)

I'm RMAing this due to it being busted and their supplied firmware upgrade software not working: http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Series-Micro-sized-Flash-Housing/dp/B00C982KZY/

Going to give this one a shot: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LFVIUGY/

I can't imagine a true EDC flash drive that isn't solid metal housing with loop for keychain built in. Just figured I'd bump this thread as it's the most recent <3

32GB Patriot Tab

Now I've never actually used this one specifically, but I know that the Patriot brand is a reliable brand.
They make it in 32/16/8GB sizes. You can see the other sizes in the similar items.
Hope this helps.

Patriot Tab USB 3.0

Haven't tried it, and it says it needs a firmware update or something immediately due to a glitch.

How about this?

USB 3.0, it isn't the smallest but it looks like a good carry.

Another one I just found:

Looks like it might do the slide out thing you're not sure about but it is REALLY small for USB 3.0 (they need to be big to keep up with speed) and consequently it suffers a little on speed but it perfectly meets all your other requirements.

Best yet for me: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C982KZY (Patriot Tab - USB 3.0, metal housing, and tiny). I ordered everyone in my family Super Talent Pico-C drives, but those (and the warranty) are garbage. The Patriot Tab has been good for a year so far!

Contents:

1. HTC One (Blue Edition)
   
   
2. Field Notes
   
   
3. Keychain including Merkava TEC-A3, Leatherman Brewzer, and Kingston DataTraveler
   
   
4. Citizen Watch with Bradystraps
   
   
5. Fisher Space Pen
   
   
6. Handkerchief
   
   
7. Gerber EAB
   
   
8. 1941 Zippo
   
   
9. MostRad Executive Wallet

Aside from my actual keys...

Whistle

USB Stick

Multi-Tool

I used to have a flashlight but it was cheap and doesn't work anymore.

here it is.

Xperia Z3 Compact

SOG Flash I

BladeKey w/ Kingston DataTraveler 64GB (not shown)

Rubber Band Wallet

Streamlight MicroStream

Jack Black Lip Balm

Gerber Shard

• Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Knife
  
• Braun Classic Mesh Watch
  
• Gerber E.A.B Knife
  
• Jack Spade Money Clip
  
• Maratac Stainless Steel Flashlight
  
• Kingston DataTraveler 64GB Flash Drive
  
• Nite Ize DoohicKey Tool
  
• Mophie Powerstation Plus
  
• Handgrey Titanium Carabiner

Just buy a regular size drive, you get faster speeds and it's harder to lose/easier to pull out of the PC.

Something like this is a great deal for getting the absolute fastest read/write speeds for a reasonable price.

Kingston drives may look nice but have terrible performance and absurd prices.

Surprised no one has mentioned how fragile external hdd are in comparison to a USB Flash media drive.

An external HDD (especially one that travels a lot) is less robust than a USB flash drive.

Also, some external HDD do not play well in some computers.

The external HDD is larger and requires more power.

As for speeds, I use one of these every day for sneaker net and it is quite fast.

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Flash-Drive-SDCZ80-064G-G46/dp/B00DZPUOUI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1410278736&sr=8-6&keywords=sandisk+usb+extreme+32gb

For me it is a no brainer. The USB is far and away better for my purposes.

You don't even need an SSD. Normal flash media is crazy fast these days. My USB flash drive can hit speeds close to 200 MB/sec on a USB 3.0 port.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Flash-Drive-SDCZ80-064G-G46/dp/B00DZPUOUI

I have this one, one of the fastest on the market. I transferred a 20GB avi in about 2 minutes with it over USB 3.0 from my SSD.

I really like my SanDisk Extreme 64GB. For $49.99, it's a great deal. Plenty of room, and most importantly, screaming fast read/write speeds. Love it.

Is this a spindle drive or solid state?

If it's not solid state, then yeah, well you know what you need to do. I bought some fast USB3 flash drives (64GiB) to load projects on to when I still had 7200rpm drives in my computers. But I've moved my production PC over to SSD and no longer need to do that.

190 MB/s

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Flash-Drive-SDCZ80-064G-G46/dp/B00DZPUOUI

Hard drive/Brand|Type|Size|Power Source|Price|Reliability|Others
:---|:---|:----|:----|:----|:----|:----
SanDisk Extreme 64GB|Flash|64GB|None|$48 USD|5|http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-usb-3-0-thumb-drive/

monkey
this

The advantage with Android is that you can use one of the small external pen drives with micro USB port or use an OTG cable to attach a regular pen drive.

> http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HR78S2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdl_4Dnqub1G0ZNPX

If more phones had OTG then this would be the best option. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-032G-G46/dp/B00HR78S2Q/

If you are worried about space, get the 32GB and then buy a separate OTG adapter. Something like the Sandisk Ultra 32GB/64GB OTG adapter or one that uses MicroSD cards like the Dash Micro. I myself use the Patriot Stellar Lite 32GB. Has a Micro USB for connecting to my Note 5 and a normal USB for connection to my computer. I feel like I've mentioned these quite a lot lately lol. Guess it's because most people don't realize you can still have more storage without a MicroSD card slot (although not a permanent replacement).

While I completely agree with you that there needs to be expandable storage, there is a fix around this now that all modern phones have usb host mode and otg cables are available. I just use my standard flash drives that I carry around and a small otg cable.

They also sell otg flashdrives now like this one which has both a standard and micro USB adapter built in that you can just plug directly into your phone.

So when you type "adb devices" into the terminal, nothing pops up? I did the same thing you did, and my computer wouldn't let me mount my phone as USB storage. Thankfully adb still recognized it and I was able to push a ROM to storage. If adb doesn't recognize it, you might have to try one of these. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HR78S2Q?pc_redir=1409313140&robot_redir=1

I don't have one, but I'm willing to bet no. That isn't flash memory, its a spinning drive, which needs power.

Also depends on the phone. Samsungs work with otg drives. Nexus devices you can use stick mount.

Link me: stick mount

I know this is not the same size as that drive but I have this this works great.

Edit: You can also try

Link me: Nexus media importer

I bought this cable for just that reason.

I plug my WD 1TB hard drive in, connect it to my battery backup using a micro USB cable, and then use it to transfer movies to my Nexus 7.

Alternatively, you can load up a micro USB drive, but it takes an extra step since you have to use a computer.

> NFC locked to Apple's apps (for now): And for what purpose am I restricted by this?

Because when Apple Pay launches, it will be the only payment app you can use, therefore restricting choice. Android's NFC implementation allows any app to use it, so for payments, I might want to use Google Wallet or PayPal or Square or my own banks service.

> I have 200gb of expanded storage in the cloud. Why do I need hardware expandable storage? Does the new nexus come with hardware expandable storage? No. Again, your talking shit.

We all have cloud storage. Again, expandable storage means choice. If you want an extra 32GB storage on your iPhone, you have to buy it from Apple up front. I purchased a 64GB MicroSD card from Amazon for just over £20, the equivalent storage for Apple devices would be around £100.

> No support for off the shelf USB devices (flash drives etc): Again, why is this restricting me? There is no purpose that cannot be met by apples alternative.

Again, choice. A standard 64GB USB OTA Flash Drive costs about £20 on Amazon. The Lightning equivalent will cost over $120. But if you want to pay over 4 times the price for the same thing, be my guest.

• http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-Dual-Drive-SDDD-064G-G46/dp/B00HR7J3CA
  
• http://www.computerworld.com/article/2847240/sandisk-releases-lightning-enabled-thumb-drive-for-iphone-ipad.html
  
  > Can you change default apps with android? Can you use bing maps or Apple maps instead of Google maps?
  
  Yes, absolutely. When you ask for navigation, it prompts you which app you want to use, either just this once, or always. It's based on Android's "Intents" system. When I ask to set an alarm, if I have a third party alarm clock app, it asks me to choose which app to use. Same with most "Intent" actions (e.g. open a web page, send an email, dial a contact, send a tweet, upload a photo).
  
  > Can you remove the Google search bar and use duckduckgo?
  
  No, but you can install a homescreen widget for whatever search engine you want.
  
  > What your talking about here is crap.
  
  Based on your lack of knowledge about basic Android functionality such as "Intents", I'd say you are full of it as well.
  
  > Every mobile browser uses apples WebKit. But anyway, how does this restrict the user in any way shape or form?
  
  Wrong again. Chrome now uses Blink for rendering and V8 for JavaScript. Firefox uses Gecko for rendering and SpiderMonkey for JavaScript. Opera uses its own internals too. This is restrictive as you don't have choice, like only being able to use IE on Windows. Again, your distinct lack of knowledge is disturbing.
  
  > My file system is handled in the cloud and on my device. Instead of been restricted, I am easily able to manage my files without the need. The user is not restricted.
  
  Believe it or not, Android also has cloud functionality too. It's also incredibly useful to navigate a filesystem natively, for copying files/media from your phone to a computer or another device for example.
  
  > No MTP/DragDrop support: Again, how am I restricted?
  
  Because you can't copy media to/from your device unless you have an iTunes compatible device (Mac/PC). You are restricted in terms of choice of devices.
  
  > I understand the need for this on android because it is ugly. But even launchers only partially change the look. Native apps are still ugly. Again, how am I restricted? Apple have an award winning UI.
  
  Really? You mean the fixed grid of icons and basic folder support? Also, why do you have to hide unused apps (Newsstand) in a folder to get rid of it? Again, you are restricted due to lack of choice. There are dozens of launcher paradigms (icon grids, lists, metro tiles, dashboard, etc.) and many more implementations of them. But as you've only used the one iPhone launcher, I'll forgive your ignorance (again).
  
  > You should maybe have a look at a dictionary and find the actual meaning of restricted.
  
  You should understand the concept that a restriction for you doesn't equate to restrictions in general.
  
  Anyway, I'm done here, you clearly have no idea what Android offers, and are basing your opinions on fallacies or extremely outdated information.

the answer to all your questions
or
amazon

this http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-064G-G46/dp/B00HR7J3CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427125100&sr=8-1&keywords=dual+micro+usb+sandisk
and ES File Explorer

And another, by SanDisk

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-064G-G46/dp/B00HR7J3CA/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_y

Honestly, I already have an excellent 64GB MicroSD card that I've been using on my M8, and what I'd love most is a very minimal OTG accessory that just lets me pop in my existing microSD card. If anyone finds one, please post the link :)

EDIT: Found some

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Samsung-Two---One-Adapter/dp/B00IZERV9G/ref=sr_1_64?ie=UTF8&qid=1425282564&sr=8-64&keywords=USB+otg

http://www.amazon.com/Leef-microSD-microUSB-Connector-Android/dp/B00J2D7R20/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=10Q97DR54WCSZF8CVS5P

AHHH. That makes a big difference. Yeah no, i agree with you then.

something like this would still work then though. Basically what you wanted but not wireless. Probably much faster read/write speeds too. Can connect to phone/laptop to load music, and regular usb for mini to read.

Would one of these work? [1] or [2] /u/JellyCream

This Drive Should do it

NOTE: 3.0 port needed for 3.0 speeds

Yeah I definitely think the problem is from the OTG adapter itself, I tried with a new drive today (same model as bevelb but 32GB version) and same results.

Tried linked and normal way of transfer, FAT32 and NTFS but no luck...

Canadian actually, but thanks!

Look familiar?

http://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Ultra-Transfer-Speeds-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46/dp/B00KYK2AKO/ref=pd_cp_147_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=191HFSRYA7Q9V8YQ21TE

Just use one of these.


https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Transfer-Speeds-s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46/dp/B00KYK2AKO

Like, one of these? http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-64GB-Traveler-DTDUO3/dp/B00LIXJ54K/

I've been using one of these. Works perfectly fine. Can't do any fancy Wi-Fi stuff you're talking about though.

https://www.amazon.ca/Kingston-Digital-32GB-Traveler-DTDUO3/dp/B00LIXJ54K/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1536757934&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=otg%2Busb%2B32&th=1&psc=1

Me too. I settled for 32 because I have to have a new phone now.

This, however, makes it a little better.

Kingston Digital 64GB Data Traveler Micro Duo USB 3.0 Micro USB OTG (DTDUO3/64GB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIXJ54K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hqGBub0G1614G

Go for it. I switched from a 64GB Note 4 and I couldn't be happier. The lack of removable storage was easilly solved by using this: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-64GB-Traveler-DTDUO3/dp/B00LIXJ54K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452718159&sr=8-1&keywords=kingston+otg+3.0

I love that word. :)

Something I did not even know existed was OTG storage, like this. Depending on the phone you use, there is likely a storage option available for you, and they've gotten real affordable.

Also, another weird option is an external battery WiFi storage, like this.

No doubt SD cards are more convenient, but these were workarounds I used to get me through the limitations of the phones I went with.

Have a good one!

Most android phones can read USB drives now (which are in reality far more convenient for data transfer and used in many more places than SD cards - I have one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LIXJ54K ) not to mention having decent sizes of built in memory to boot (I've barely used any of the 64gb on my one plus one). Would love to see replaceable batteries make a comeback though.

Try this out... https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Lightning-connector-Computers-SDIX-064G-G57/dp/B00RBGYPNE

> Most of that people will want to use a pen drive at some point

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Lightning-connector-Computers-SDIX-064G-G57/dp/B00RBGYPNE (or similar)

> or manage a lot of files/emails easily, or

Cloud storage, and use one of the many apps that manage cloud storage.

>move from an app to another with ease.

iOS 9 has split-view multitasking, or a four-finger swipe to move between full-screen apps quickly.


Honestly, as someone who spends most of my (work) computer time in the browser and word processor, there are really two issues that would keep me from using the iPad Pro for work: the keyboard isn't quite as nice to type on, and it's easier to fine-select text with a mouse/trackpad than using the iOS interface. There would probably be a few bumps in the road, but those wouldn't even be a big deal since I have a desktop PC available for everything that's unwieldy for a mobile device.

Sandisk iExpand makes a flash drive that is iOS compatible. You do need their app to use it, but it DOES work.

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Lightning-connector-Computers--SDIX-064G-G57/dp/B00RBGYPNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449109332&sr=8-1&keywords=ipad+flash+drive

Yes it does. See my post here where I got my 500gb portable ssd to work with a USB C - C cable.

Also there's this USB C thumbdrive that works on our phones. Isn't that OTG?

Edit: this is not the first post I've read of people having difficulty with OTG. I'm sure the issue is with the micro USB and USB C adapter. Maybe it'll work if you find a USB C to female USB A?

Might work. I know that it needs to be OTG capable, like this model https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Type-C-Smartphones-Tablets-SDDDC-032G-G46/dp/B00V62XBY8

No it's a memory stick with both USB C and full size ISB plugs on.

SanDisk Ultra 32 GB Dual USB Flash Drive USB 3.0 Type C Connector https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V62XBY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y9A-BbG142KA0

Makes it easy to transfer files from a USB C equipped to a non USB C device without needing separate dongles. One stick to use with any device.

I just tried to find it again, and it looks like I may have seen a MicroUSB one, not USB C. The equivalent SanDisk USB C looks to be more expensive for a smaller size.

CES 2016 starts on Tuesday, I think you can expect announcements of a wide range of USB-C peripherals.

Not sure who uses MP3 players anymore, but phones are starting to adopt it. And there are already tons of thumb drives available.

Bought this one to use with a nexus 5x and windows PC: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-Flash-Drive-Connector/dp/B00V62XBY8

I've found it to be really nice. I would really go with such a dual one. One of the main functions for me at least is still transferring files between different computers, so usb a is still really attractive.

I use this 256gig for all my DJ files. It goes on sale periodically in the $50 range.

I think you're right, I saw this when it was released and thought that 200GB was an odd size (most are in the multiple range (2,4,8,16,32, etc..) this was an off size to me...

I wouldn't doubt there's going to be a larger one coming soon.

For those of you looking to use it as a USB thumb drive, they have that version for the same price here:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Flash-Drive-SDCZ48-256G-U46/dp/B00YFI1A66/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457985423&sr=8-3&keywords=256gb+usb+3.0+flash+drive

I have a bunch of adapters and like the option to be able to use it in multiple devices (cameras, drives, phones, etc) so I'm sticking with the SD card..

We can now buy a 256GB thumb drive, so...

HughG, niiiice...

I have the S and recently bought this:
SanDisk Ultra CZ48 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-256G-U46) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YFI1A66?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

$65, I can land on roofs, and loot is loaded when I land. I would recommend it. I just put the test server on it too and it helped a lot

£51 on Amazon, or about $70 USD

Not sure how much urs was but this is the one I got

SanDisk Ultra

Been using this one for a few weeks now. Using it with Kodi to stream movies and is working well so far.

Lexar JumpDrive S45 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - LJDS45-128ABNL (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012PKV7RC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G2BAybMR0F9SV

And yet they shipped my 2 Lexar jump drives in a 6x8x8 box with 5 air pocket protectors.

Starting to think I'll have to get a low profile flash drive and just plug it in the back.

So first of all, not all USB 3.0 sticks actually run at 3.0 speeds. There are many variants out there that will run at standard or even low end usb 2.0 speeds but will be "USB 3.0" because they are compatible. Look for reviews for the sticks and tested speeds (not just what the manufacturer lists). Anything above 150 MB/s should be fine as its pretty much only going to affect loading times.

I just did a quick search for a drive and something like this should work really well. I'm not a fan of the micro USB sticks for constant read/writes, I've not had much luck with them on my NAS/Firewalls/ESXI boxes as OS disks.

I'm in Canada so everything is more expensive to start with but it's this one here:

SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 128GB Flash Drive High Performance up to 150MB/s (SDCZ73-128G-G46) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B015CH1PJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ky6SBbSRKZ9WG

The 32GB one is a bit cheaper now but it was $25 when I was looking at it vs $39 for the 128GB.

I switched to these. Little bit slower writes than the PNY, but VASTLY more reliable.

in that case maybe try installing it to high capacity jump drives. They are cheaper than doing it from hard drives and are gunna be faster/more durable as well as more portable since youre using them with your laptop and linux is super easy to install to a usb

Since youre just playing around with linux and not using it as a daily driver you probably wont need more than 128 gb

$18.99 128gb USB 2

Metal USB 2.0 Flash Drive 128GB Silver (H01128) - Keychain Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CNMB8H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0gWWzbDDZG2DC

$33.39 128gb USB 3

SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 128GB Flash Drive High Performance up to 150MB/s (SDCZ73-128G-G46) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CH1PJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_imXWzbFQYA7HW

$18.99 64gb USB 3

SanDisk Ultra Fit 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ43-064G-GAM46) [Newest Version] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGTG3JA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LoXWzb48GHMEM

$52.25 256gb USB 3

SanDisk Cruzer Glide 3.0 256GB USB 3.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHLJBO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uqXWzb1NQGSX7


If you have a usb 3 port i'd definately go with a usb 3 drive either way you should be getting same/better results using the jumpdrive compared to a external hdd/ssd

Will this remove the gaps entirely or just reduce them? If it just reduces the gaps, how small are they?

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I went to the track and wanted to add my dashcam footage into my recorded video, but I have ~1.5 second gaps in between the 60 second videos which will make syncing up the videos and the data a nightmare, I'm really looking for zero gap time.

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Edit: This is what I have currently: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015CH1PJU (25-30 MB/s write speeds)

I use the USB OTG to transfer files to-and-from the PC to the phone

It is fine but I'll suggest you get the OTG one
(Link)
As you can easily connect it to your smartphone*, it really comes in handy

• May wanna check beforehand if your smartphone would support it, just to be sure

Welp, I was wrong. Established brands haven't built a low(er)-profile USB-C drive, this and this other one is as small as it gets. Whenever a smaller one comes I can let you know, though.

I still think you should buy an USB Drive, it's the best perfomance for the money, you would only need to be more careful when using your CB+, if you're so scared of using a USB drive (although as of today, USB slots are strong as hell)

If you only got 80GB to back up, just buy 4 of these flash drives for $20 each. Keep 2 of them synced with your current data so if 1 breaks, you still have the other one. Then use the other 2, to keep your new stuff synced together.

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SanDisk 128GBUltra Dual USB Drive 3.0, SDDD2-128G-G46(Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019FN63OO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ykv7CbD8PS8W7


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You can also pay $2.99 a month for 200GB of storage on Google Drive and keep everything uploaded there. Or you can store your photos and videos on Google Photos for free and access it from wherever.

>The previous MBP could easily connect to most.

How did it connect? A thunderbolt to HDMI cable perhaps? Gee this will be impossible with the new macbook... oh wait?

Please show me a USB drive that doesn't work with USB-C... ill wait.

Yes youre right USB sticks are super useful. If only there was an option for USB-C

Indeed. I have a 64GB one of these. It's nifty because in an accident I could pull it out and immediately plug it into my Pixel to view footage. Any type-c phone should be able to do that. I don't doubt that there are other similar flash drives with Micro-USB and perhaps even Lightning.

I made a post but apparently automatically deleted because the URL shortner on the Youtube Video. Second time is the charm?

Spigen Rugged Armor Case

"Lightbar" Decals

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

Poetic Affinity Case For XL


Orzly Fusion Bumper Case

Orzly Airframe case

Caseology Parallax Case

Rhinoshield Bumper Case XL

Orzly Pixel XL Glass

Tronsmart Type-C Charger

Type-C to Type-C Cable (USB 2.0)

Satechi Type-C Card Reader

Sandisk USB Type-C Flash Drive


Micro USB to USB C Keychain

Note: I edited the "Lightbar" link to the original Reddit post linked in the article. The post has details how to buy it. In case you want to view the article it self you can click here

is the dongle anything more than a usb-c thumb drive? any chance in grabbing something like this and using it for Atmosphere once it's released? granted it's not much cheaper (unless you go with the 32gb) and will require some configuration, but it does have the added convenience of a usb 3.0 connector as well as the ability to be used as a normal everyday thumb drive.

forgive me if i'm way off. i'm more of a tutorial follower than having any real knowledge about this kind of stuff.

Photos and videos that are backed up to the cloud can be automatically deleted after so many days (you can set it to 30, 60, or 90 days). Plus, you can always get a USB-C thumb drive to use as a backup for photos, music, and other files. I got the one at the below link for under $15 and it's a dual USB-C, USB-A drive so that I can upload things to my laptop that doesn't have a USB-C port.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZ0X3L8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wait, it takes data in too!!?? I have this microUSB/USB flash drive (https://smile.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Devices-Computers-SDDD3-128G-G46/dp/B01M0QR22B) that I store movies on and transfer them on and off my S6 because of the limited space. Are you saying I can just plug that into the port on my GearVR and play the movies off of there?

Always have your files on a separate hard drive as a backup. Years of work can be lost in a flash. Get a standard external drive and keep a backup of all your files there.

To expand the space on your computer I would get one of those USB 3.0 cruiser flash drives

SanDisk Ultra 128GB Dual Drive m3.0 for Android Devices and Computers (SDDD3-128G-G46) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QR22B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4S3ozbTJ5HD22

This stays in the USB port without Velcro, etc. I don't like the idea of velcroing a hard drive to my computer, too much can go wrong.

ooh that's nice. like /u/AlexOughton i have the older version which is USB A 3.0 / MicroUSB and i use it with the OTG adapter that came with the phone - but the USB C version /u/klemmy42 linked to is nicer
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Devices-Computers-SDDD3-128G-G46/dp/B01M0QR22B/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520933961&sr=8-4&keywords=dual+usb+drive+for+android

Just read a 3rd party software can do FAT32 as big as 128GB.

https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager/

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I just ordered this dual port SanDisk 128GB MicroUSB / USB. Crossing fingers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0QR22B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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If it works, I will also use a NetDot magnetic charge adapter to 1. protect my charge port, and 2. easy mounting of Sandisk.

You can get tiny micro usb stick. Got the 128gb

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0QR22B/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525717652&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=micro+usb+stick&dpPl=1&dpID=51oRF3Wj8cL&ref=plSrch

You posted 2GB. Also watch this video.

You should try copying anything larger than 512MB and show him what happens.

This is a real 2TB flash drive, from a reputable brand and it costs $1455.

In my case (and I guess it depends on the OTG adapter - this one is mine), but I had to plug in the OTG cord into the back, then immediately plug in the USB drive. I noticed when I plugged the USB drive into the OTG that the light would come on before I even had plugged it into the Classic, which made me think that it wasn't recognized properly among startup.

I guess you could also plug the USB drive into the OTG, plug the OTG into the Classic, then plug the power cord into the OTG.

However before that just to double-check I had reinstalled the custom kernel and I also reinstalled the USB payload file from this comment. Just in case it might be one of those two. I didn't bother reinstalling Bleemsync since I had stupidly already put all my games on it, and was too lazy to reformat it.

It took me like 5 hours last night to figure this out, that's how I got all of this information lol

16gb ain’t nothing get this

Confirmed to be working,tested 3


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDXBTL1?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

And get a "fit" USB memory stick to keep in the USB port.

Thanks. I think I might try sending the drive back and getting another instead.

Is this the Samsung drive you're referring to? It's a little big though... do you know of any other compact/smaller ones that might be good?

I would love something like this (i.e., as small as possible). But this one is USB 2.0 (and I don't know if it'd be compatible or if it'd have any overheating issues).

On another note, if I got a new USB stick, would it be possible to copy the contents of the old one onto the new one? I spent a couple days setting everything up on the SanDisk Ultra Fit and would love to not have to do that again... I realize it's not as simple as copy and paste, so wondering how I might be able to do it?

SanDisk 64GB Cruzer Fit USB Flash... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDXBTL1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Works flawlessly using bleemsync without a hub but keep it formatted in fat32. Mine is almost 100% full and every game is working.

sorry yes its a usb drive this one actually : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MDXBTL1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

so the usb drtive youy think might be just too slow? I can go an buiy a faster one I guess.

This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MDXBTL1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Took me less than 5 minutes to get stup. I also added a USB 2.0 hub so I have plenty of charging.

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Android-Smartphone-Tablet-SDDD-032G-G46/dp/B00HR78S2Q

This works before the 9.2 update and it's pretty awesome. I use it for my pictures and videos.

[Here's one that has both type c and 3 on one flash drive] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EZ0X3L8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477971614&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bflash%2Bdrive&dpPl=1&dpID=31Za%2B4rX2WL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1)

You mean you "Wish" you bought a 2 TB flash drive.

Amazon has a 2 TB flash drive for over a grand, so there's no way you got one for $3.

> Sideload apps

You can side load apps.

>Home screen is fully rearrangeable

Wut

>You can connect things like flash drives to quickly read files

You mean like these flash drives that work with iPhones?

>More intuitive notification system

Seems subjective, but ok.

>Fast charging (more related to hardware but no iOS devices have it)

iPhones do have fast charging using the iPad adapter, they just don't advertise it.

Want to see something cool?

A USB C and USB A flash drive. It's $17 for 64GB. If you're on a train or a plane, it won't affect you having a flash drive hanging out of your phone.

Problem solved.

I picked this up since I have ordered the new MBP. This seems to be the perfect drive for this transitionary period, as it allows for interfacing with USB-A.

You're right that the options for everything are rather sparse. This is the pain of being an early adopter. The market will follow Apple though, and there will be more options sooner rather than later because of them.