Any user constantly working with a computer needs a USB drive. A flash drive is extremely convenient for storing a wide variety of information. However, when buying, most pay attention only to the volume of the device. In fact, a USB drive has a much more significant number of parameters to consider when choosing.
Instructions
Step 1
First, you need to select the volume of the usb drive. Even if at the moment you need quite a bit of information space, try not to buy devices with a minimum volume, because the price of 512 MB and 1 GB usb drives is very low. The second option is the most optimal for storing text and graphic information, but remember that it is impossible to store high-quality films and other large files on such a flash drive. In this case, it is best to buy a 2-8 GB usb drive.
Step 2
Then pay attention to the baud rate. Most modern USB drives write data at a speed of 10 Mb / s, and transfer data one and a half times faster. Both faster and slower models can be found in specialized stores, so check the name of the device when buying a USB drive. For example, if the characteristics of a flash drive contain the inscriptions "Ultra fast", "Very High speed", then, most likely, such a device has a high data transfer rate. This parameter, like the quality of the usb drive itself, depends on the manufacturer. The most reliable are flash drives from SanDisk, Kingston, Samsung.
Step 3
In stores there are models of both medium and very small sizes. When choosing a design, it all depends on your preferences. However, remember that small sticks are much easier to lose, and their price is much higher. A device designed to transfer and store information must be reliable, so when choosing a USB drive, pay attention to shock-resistant and waterproof models. The USB plug must be protected from external influences, on some models it is closed with a cap, on others it is hidden in the case.
Step 4
In addition, there are models equipped with special copy protection. You can also find devices equipped with a fingerprint scanner or cryptomodule (designed to encrypt information). Additional protection also affects the price of the device.
