we like our files
PNY Attaché Flash Drives
do you like your files?
we like to carry important things around with us, so we can show our
friends...
so we can use them on other computers...
so we cane asily share information, pictures and even video...
we like flash drives
what?
Flash drives cosset all your important information inside their flash
memory (it's really flash). They can survive being dropped, knocked
around and generally being mistreated (within reason, please don't
return one if you've set it on fire and discover it doesn't work)
we like PNY because their drives are good looking, good solid value for
money, and reliable.
(also known as pen drives, memory sticks (not Memory Sticks -
see, terminology is confusing), USB disks, dongles and crunchy sticks -
OK, maybe not crunchy sticks)
features
- large capacity, 512Mb (same as the small iPod shuffle), 1Gb or 2Gb (plenty
for text documents, photos and even music and video clips)
- "plug and play" with any Mac, Windows PC or Linux box (see
requirements below)
- tough - survives life in your back, on your keyring, or
round your neck
- 20cm USB extension cable (useful if your computer only has
ports at the back - we run one from a desktop hub and Blu-Tack
it onto the desk!)
- lanyard - wear your heart on your sleeve and your computer
data round your neck
- faster performance with USB 2 equipped computers
requirements
- Mac OS Classic 8.5
and above
- Mac OS X 10.0 and
above
- Microsoft Windows
ME, 2000 or XP
- Microsoft Windows
98SE with driver
- Linux with kernel
2.4 and above
- available USB 1 or USB 2 port
tips
- some USB ports on unpowered hubs or keyboards may not
provide enough power (on Mac OS X you will see a "Low Power Warning")
- even if you don't wear it round your neck, having the
lanyard attached can help you find the flash drive in a hurry
- use something like PsyncX (Mac OS X) to keep a
synchronised copy of important project files etc. on your drive
- always "eject" the drive before unplugging it. On Mac OS 9
or X, drag the disk's icon into the wastebasket or trash, on Windows
choose "Safely Remove Hardware" from the System Tray (next to the
clock) and then select the letter corresponding to the drive.
"Safely Remove Hardware" icon on
Windows (Wellesley College)
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