Tag: Memory Capacity

Understanding Usb Flash Drive Functionalities

Lesley Lyon asked:

USB Flash Drives are small, light weight, removable and re-writ able flash memory data storage devices incorporated with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. 

USB Flash Drives offer several advantages over other portable storage devices like floppy disks in as much as they are more compact and faster can hold more data storage are more reliable due to their lack of moving parts and have a durable design. USB Port appears on almost every current mainstream PC and Laptop.  USB flash drives use the USB Mass Storage Standard.

A USB Flash drive consists of small printed circuit board in a plastic or metal casing and so, USB Flash drive is sturdy enough to be carried in a pocket.  The USB connector protrudes and is safeguarded by a removal cap and a USB Flash drive uses a standard USB connection, which allows to be connected directly to the PC.

To access the data stored on a USB flash drive, it must be connected to a PC and USB Flash drives becomes active only when plugged into a USB connection which is the source of power supply to the USB flash drive.

A small portable flash memory card that is plugged into the computers’ USB port, functions as a portable hard drive.  USB flash drives are also called thumb drives, jump drives, key drives, pen drives or tokens. 

USB flash drives with 32 mega bytes or 64 giga bytes memory capacity is a feasible product regardless of the amount of material to be stored. 

Each USB flash drive has three components – a male type A connector (to interface with a hosting computer system), the USB mass storage controller (to store and balance the information to encrypt, transfer and decode very quickly) and a crystal oscillator (to give the best quality output).

USB Flash drive has a small circuit board and secure case to prevent damage to the circuit board.  The end of the USB Flash drive is simply inserted to a port on the computer and can access the information as long as the computer is connected to a USB hub.  The USB flash drive is a fast and convenient way to save and transfer the data.  A USB flash drive does not need rebooting after it is attached, requires no batteries or an external power supply and is not platform dependent.  USB Flash drive is also available with additional features like password protection and down loadable drivers making it compatible. 

With USB flash drive even when the device is unplugged from the computer or when the computer is powered down with the drive left in, the data is retained for longer periods.  This makes the USB Flash drive convenient for transferring data between the notebook computer and a desktop computer.

USB Flash drives are available at computer retailers or on Internet.

Ennova Direct releases a ground-breaking USB flash drive with OLED display

linette asked:

Since so many years we have been using the USB flash drive with nothing new being invented to enhance the features of the flash drive. We assumed that the level of progress has stopped when it came to the retractable USB connectors. But now we have the good technology news for the USB flash drive lovers, the Ennova Direct Corporation (DBA ION Technologies) who has just announced to the whole wide world its latest USB flash drive which is unique in itself and that boasts to have an OLED display. It represents the new age in the drives history due to its unique specifications which none of the already existing flash drives has.

The new USB flash drive which is not named yet by the Ennova, but it is said to have a combination of interactive OLED display and retractable USB connector. Yes, we know that this is not the only drive with retractable USB connector; the exceptionality lies in other features of this device. The new biometric flash drive has a built-in cover for the OLED screen protection. The OLED display serves a specific purpose; it serves like a built-in biometric fingerprint scanner which changes colors depending on the success and the failure of the flash drive. The change in the color depends on the fact that the user’s fingerprints are the same as the one which is stored in its memory. That’s not all; the OLED screen also serves as an interactive interface that allows controlling and choosing your files and initiating some functions without the actual use of a computer interface. Additionally, the USB drive also has a big memory capacity which reaches 64 GB and can be used as an external backup drive to save all the personal files which a user want to either save or carry along with him wherever he goes. A special attention is also paid to the design of the retractable USB connection by adding an integrated cover that when closed protects the USB connector and the also the OLED screen-biometric fingerprint scanner at the same time.

This is not all, if you lose your flash drive then not to worry as no one else can use it either. This is because they will not be able to move out the retractable USB connector if the fingerprints do not match. So, if quality and security matters to you then this flash drive is just right for you. Well, we do not have any information on the price value yet, but we assume that it will be quite expensive for the OLED screen and the security it offers, are worth the money. Ennova Direct released the technology news about the release date of the new USB Flash Drive with OLED Display is to be estimated to be sometime in the Q1 in 2010. So those flash drive lover may have to wait a bit long to get this piece of interesting gadget which provides data security and style at the same time.

Promotional Usb Sticks – the Hottest Product on the Market

praveen samra asked:

USB memory sticks – also known as flash drives or pen drives – are arguably the hottest promotional product currently available. They are relative newcomers to the hi-tech sector, but are already a well established and popular business gift.

These removable storage devices use flash memory and a USB connector to store and transport data between PCs. No software is required and they are universally recognised. Small and portable, USB sticks have a much higher transfer rate and capacity than floppy disks.

There is a wide range of promotional USB sticks to choose from, in varying price brackets, with new products being introduced all the time.

Prices for promotional USB sticks vary considerably according to memory capacity, design and finish, so the choice of product depends largely on the core marketing objective. Are they intended as giveaways in large numbers at shows and events, or as corporate gifts for highly valued customers or prospects?

Companies wishing to stay one step ahead of the rest will be interested in a recent addition – a USB flash drive device that not only stores data but also incorporates other functions, such as an LED torch, keyring or mouse. This latest innovation is in keeping with the emerging trend following market demand for ever more versatile promotional products.

With flash memory getting cheaper and designs ever smaller, the demand for promotional USB sticks looks set to continue. With their winning combination of functionality, versatility and longevity, USB sticks are a perfect vehicle for marketing any forward-thinking brand.