Memorex 512 MB 2nd Generation USB 2.0 TravelDrive 32509051 | List Price: $21.34
Discount Price: $13.55
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Brand: Memorex
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - 512MB Memory Capacity
- Slim Design
- Blue LED Light to Indicate Device is Reading or Writing
- Write Speed Up To 1.5MB/Second
- Read Speed Up To 6.0MB/Second
not any good [Posted on 2005-11-24]
I bought one of these drives 3 months ago. It has overheated as long as I have had it even if it isn't being used - if it's in the drive it gets hot. It actually got so hot that the plastic melted on it(this happened in the course of 20 minutes!).
It also wasn't always recognized when plugged in. Pretty much at random some computers wouldnt recognize it, and finally a few days ago it began to give disk read errors and failing to copy files.
I sent it back and I hope to get a refund but i'll probably just get a replacement.
It sounds like a good price, but I advise you not to get this drive.
Great Tool [Posted on 2005-12-02]
I have used my Travel Drive on several occasions and think its the most convient tool for the PC. I have taken large color presentations to Kinkos to print and they plug it right in and print my files right out. It couldn't be easier.
If any USB device heats up that much, I would have my USB port checked out.
Holds surprising amount [Posted on 2005-12-05]
I've had this product for a few months now, and haven't filled it yet- and most of what I carry on it involves powerpoint presentations with many photos. I'm even buying a second one as a Christmas gift.
My only complaint is the loop attachment- I had it on my key chain, and the loop snapped off (its only plastic); I bought a carrying case for it at Target, but that was annoying (and potentially disaster, if I had lost it).
Otherwise, its been a great product that has worked as advertised.
A great little Hi-Speed USB 2.0 flash drive [Posted on 2006-01-03]
You just about have to have a USB flash drive these days. Even if you don't need to transfer files back and forth from one PC to another, you can always use something cheap, easy, and dependable to back up your most precious files. Now, there are all sorts of drives out there these days, in all shapes, sizes, and designs. You've also got the old USB 1.1 vs. USB 2.0 issue to consider. You don't want to get dazzled by looks - this is a piece of computer hardware, not a fashion statement. You want something dependable, made by a company you know and trust. That is what I wanted, anyway, and I found it in the new Memorex TravelDrive.
This little ergonomically-designed baby is not too big and not too small, making it all kinds of convenient to carry around in any number of ways (of course, you're most likely to lose one of these things by leaving it plugged in to some PC somewhere). It works on both PCs (Windows 98SE/2000/ME & XP - note that it does not work on any versions of Windows 98 other than the Special Edition) and Macs. It comes with a transparent cap that fits all nice and snug, a reinforced aluminum lanyard loop on the back, and a lanyard carrying strap (if you want to carry it around that way). It also has a blue LED indicator that lights up when the drive is plugged in and ready to go. It's also made for Hi-Speed USB 2.0, which guarantees you the fastest file transfer speed available. You can still use it in an old USB 1.1 port, as well, but the transfer speed will be much slower (although still fast, in relative terms - especially in comparison with a rewritable CD or zip drive). Your PC may have 1.1 and 2.0 USB ports; if you don't know which is which, the drive will let you know. Plug it in to a 1.1 USB port, and you'll get a message saying how much faster things would be if you plugged the device into a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port.
You need to know what you're going to use a USB drive for before you buy one. Sizes range from 256MB to several GB. Personally, I wanted to be able to transfer documents and other relatively small files back and forth between work and home and to also back up some of my documents (including all of my reviews), so I felt that 512 MB would be my best choice. Price was also a major factor, as I couldn't justify spending a greater amount for a larger drive at this time. If you're going to be working with some really large files, though, you'll want to go for drives of a GB or more.
I have no complaints about my TravelDrive whatsoever. These things are ridiculously easy to use (plug it in, pause for the computer to automatically recognize it, and then move or copy files back and forth between it and the hard drive), convenient as all get out to carry around, and so useful that I've already begun wondering how I ever got along without one.
No stars - read below [Posted on 2006-10-07]
I purchased a second 1GB Travel drive to mate up with one that had been working fine. The second drive is a different version (although they look identical) which does not work with my computer. There is no question that my computer is older technology having had a WIN 98 O/S which I upgraded to WIN ME. After talking with tech support and trying all the recommended solutions, tech support recommended I get a replacement or refund under their warranty program. Bottom line, they passed the buck: not their problem - "...go contact your computer manufacturer". So I'll be selling my Memorex drives on EBAY and recommend you think twice before purchasing this product. Also, it took a month to get a reply in the first place!
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