That sounds like mine.  It plugs directly into the USB port and is about 1"
x 2".  It doesn't have a cable at all.  It is by eFilm (got it cheap from
Buy.com, I think).

I lost one USB drive to a win98 machine with a funky USB port, but Sandisk
replaced it without a problem.  I've dropped them with no problems.

I think the USB stick is a bit faster, but that depends on the port.  It is
lightning fast on my Dell with 2.0 USB, but on older 98 machines it is a bit
slow.  You can copy FROM it much faster than writing TO it.

Sharol

-----Original Message-----
From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Daniel Wysocki
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 1:41 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: 1 GB flash drive vs. 1 GB SD in USB Key reader

Is your reader device a USB Key reader or one of those external box types
with a cord going to the USB port? My Key Reader is only about 50% larger
than the SD card itself and about twice as thick.

Do you find a difference in speed between the two? How susceptible to damage
from dropping on concrete is the drive?

Daniel Wysocki
Twin*.*Computers
Fast Reliable Wallet-Friendly


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharol Cutrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



> I have both.
>
> I find the flash drive very handy since it is only one piece to remember.
> With WinXP and Macs it is truly plug and play -- no driver required for
any
> of the 3 I have.  The thumb drives are tiny and fit in a pocket without
fear
> of getting the connections grubby (for me that is an issue, I never know
> what is in my purse pocket).
>
> The reader device and SD memory card I use for transferring large audio
> files to my Palm device since the USB connection for the Palm is so
> painfully slow.  Audible allows that, and it works well for me.
>

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