Portable memory storage; pros & cons.

[videobruce]

I'm looking to get one of these USB memory devices (didn't want to call them memory sticks) and wanted input on what to get or not get.
I don't have a specific use for it other than general data transfer, jpegs and maybe music.

These haven't been out that long and I question the long term use and reuse of these, how immuneare they to static and external EMF?

Also how about compatibility between different O/S's and chipsets and how they get or don't get recognized?

Hope all of that made sense. BTW, I'm running 2k if that matters.

 

[Elcs]

Ive never seen or heard of any USB portable memory devices, thumb drives, memory sticks having any compatability issues with Win 2k or XP. I use a portable MMC/SD memory card reader and MMC's without any trouble or need to install drivers on win 2k/xp systems at home or university.

About the other issues you mention, I cant comment.

 

[videobruce]

How about duribility or data coruption?

 

[Horsepower]

I've had a 48 meg Sony for two years. It's been flawless. I use it for backing up Quickbooks at the office, and moving files to other computers. Back then it was quite expensive. Later on I bought a 128 meg Simpletech, and I use it at home and on trips with my Tablet. No problems there, either. <my 2 cents>

 

[videobruce]

Do I understand correctly you can boot from one of these devices (didn't want to call them 'drives')? As in getting into someones box that is password protected by bypassing the orginal O/S (not that anyone here would do such a thing)?