I'm looking to buy a 1 GB USB flash drive memory stick but why is there such a difference in the pricing? There are Kingston Data ones for $8 and ScanDisk sells their's for $50. I understand a difference in price, but this is a huge difference. Surely the product does the same thing, right? Why the big difference? Which one should I buy?
2007-03-02 06:30:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
On reason would be due to the amount of data a thumb drive can hold. They usually range from 128 MB - 2 GB (2048 MB). I know some thumb drives can be password protected as well, so features like that would also add on to the price.
2007-03-02 06:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Some have more features than others, also some are better quality than others. I am in australia. A budget flash drive only lasts me about 4 - 5 months where a more expencive one will last me a few years so they work out being cheaper in the end. I currently have a toshiba and it is the best drive that i have ever had. Look out for postage costs if you order online, as well as warranty receipts and documentation. I always recommend getting a flash drive from a store so that if anything goes wrong in the warranty time you can get it replaced and you have more support than getting it online.
2007-03-02 16:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look out for postage costs. some of them come from asian countries and charge huge postage costs.
2007-03-02 14:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by coffee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋