<p>I am currently choosing between USB sticks of different memory sizes. For transfering data from one computer to another or for any other uses in college, what size do you think is the most suitable? 128, 256, or 512 MB? Or perhaps even more? Also, is there any specific model or manufacturer you recommend? Thank you for your advice in advance!</p>
<p>If you're just using it for transferring smaller files (pictures, word documents, etc), you probably don't need more than 128MB.</p>
<p>my lap top doesnt have a floppy drive.. so i was guessing that i'd just burn projects and such on cd's... do you think this would be a good idea, or should i get a memory stick or a floppy drive...?</p>
<p>Really depends on what you're going to transfer. Like ctrain890 stated, 128MB is tons if you're just moving documents, pictures, maybe a couple songs, etc. If you want to start moving applications, movies, etc. you might need a little more.</p>
<p>Personally I would choose the memory stick with the best storage to price ration. For example, if you could get 128MB for $30 and 256MB for $45 it would probaly be better to get 256MB for $45.</p>
<p>It's a really big pain to burn stuff on CDs anytime you want to transfer it (especiall if it's a CD-R not a CD-RW). I would definitely invest in a USB key (these things are ultra useful...great for backing up your projects on as well).</p>
<p>If you might like to listen to music on the go but don't currently have an MP3 player, you might consider getting an MP3 Player that can double as a USB drive. For example, I got the Creative Muvo TX 256 MB player for $64 from walmart and it can hold files just like a regular USB drive as well. That's probably $20-30 or so more than you would pay for just a regular 256 MB USB drive, but depending on your situation it might be worth it.</p>
<p>128 should do.</p>
<p>works great</p>
<p>128MB is enough. If you consider that a floppy disk is only like 1.44MB, 128 is more than sufficient. So no, don't go buying a floppy drive, those are so obsolete.</p>
<p>I still find it funny that 3 1/2" drives are called floppies. The old 5 1/4" disks are truly floppy and will always be considered floppies to me. Do they even sell floppy drives anymore?</p>
<p>haha yea i still used floppies recently since my old computer didnt have a cd burner. now that i have a new laptop, i got an external floppy drive from dell for like $20 so its easy to copy some old files over. i got a 256 memory stick, i havent really used it yet, but it should hold a lot from what i'm told- im just afraid ill lose it!</p>
<p>I think the 512MB are the best deal. They're only $40 on sale.. and with rebates, you can get it for $25 or so.</p>
<p>I have one that is only 64mb.. and that's plenty for me to hold many documents and stuff to transfer... most word documents are 20kb an under. I like using the usb drive better than CD's or floppies.. it's just easier & more compact. Get whatever size is the best price.. but you don't need 512, it's overkill.</p>
<p>Get 1GB. I guarantee you'll fill it. That's what size I have, and I use it.</p>
<p>I would say go for 512MB. They are most often on sale and easy to find, plus they hold a lot, which can be pretty useful. Going higher will probably only be necessary if you want to carry ISOs around on your flash drive, which is unlikely.</p>
<p>you can key chain memory sticks...easy for you to hold on to, cheap, and VERY handy....</p>
<p>I have a 512. I was debating what size to get too, but then my dad handed me that one. Debate over :)</p>
<p>It's not a big deal. I think it's fine to get a 128 or 256 and just get a new one if it's full. They're not that expensive and you can keep your backed up stuff safe in a drawer or something.</p>
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I agree completly! My memory stick is on my keychain, its holds my resume and some of my favorite music, it comes in handy alot.</p>
<p>to tell you the truth... a 1gB memory stick... cause sometimes other students have whole solution manuals on their laptop or disk and sometimes those solution manuals take up a lot of space. and if they hook you up you don't want to be caught without.</p>
<p>1GB of solution manuals? You must be joking.</p>