4 GB USB Device for Windows Readyboost

[Bradtechonline]

Thinking about getting this drive from newegg to try out readyboost
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220251

Anyone see a 150x USB Flash Drive being to slow, or not meeting the requirements?

Also what is your feeling behind Windows Readyboost in general? Ive read where it's good to stick to a 1:1 ratio.

Thanks for any input ..

BTO

 

[BlueAcolyte]

150x means a transfer rate of about 23mb/second (66x speed is 10mb/sec) so that's decently fast. I don't really think readyboost does anything except wear down your flash drive, but go ahead... 4 GB of "RAM" never hurt.

 

[JackMDS]

At this point in time and technology the Ready Boost does nothing functional.

When the Next generation of Hybrid Hard Drives would be available it would be of Big value.

 

[Roguestar]

I've got 4GB of RAM and none of my games or apps manage to chew through the whole thing so I don't really need what is essentially a rather fast page file. Perhaps if you've got a small amount of RAM it may make a small difference.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
I've got 4GB of RAM and none of my games or apps manage to chew through the whole thing so I don't really need what is essentially a rather fast page file. Perhaps if you've got a small amount of RAM it may make a small difference.

Yeah, I can understand using Readyboost at a point where memory prices are high and a cheap USB stick could be used to take the place of ram. But seriously, DDR2 prices are CHEAP now. I'd just get more ram. I loaded my wife's laptop with 4GB of ram because it is damn cheap ($65 for 4GB). And now Vista can use all the ram it needs.

 

[coolVariable]

I use an old 2GB mini SD card for readyboost on my laptop and do notice (!!!) a speed difference.
Have not tried any benchmarks but the laptop is definitely more responsive.
I am also hoping that it helps with battery life.

Otherwise, I would only use an old USB stick that you have around anyhow.