I used Check Flash (1.05 and 1.09) to test my new Patriot XT 4GB (the black rubberized 200x deal) and the very last block keeps reporting a write/read error using the Logical Drive / Full Pattern write/read test. I am using Vista Home Premium SP-2 on a Dell Studio 1537 laptop.
The write speed is 8-9 MB/s and the read speed is 21-24 MB/s, on-par with my OCZ Rally2 4GB, about 4 MB/s faster in the read speed.
Does anyone know if this is a common issue or if I need to RMA this Patriot? I bought it from Newegg for $14.99 shipped. If I pay for shipping, then I'd have spend over $20 for a 4GB flash drive. I really wanted a reliable and fast drive, seeing how Newegg has it listed as a 6x winner of some award, I figured it to be a solid choice. Any ideas?
The write speed is 8-9 MB/s and the read speed is 21-24 MB/s, on-par with my OCZ Rally2 4GB, about 4 MB/s faster in the read speed.
Does anyone know if this is a common issue or if I need to RMA this Patriot? I bought it from Newegg for $14.99 shipped. If I pay for shipping, then I'd have spend over $20 for a 4GB flash drive. I really wanted a reliable and fast drive, seeing how Newegg has it listed as a 6x winner of some award, I figured it to be a solid choice. Any ideas?