Dave Weil wrote:


On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 15:09:28 -0400, "Arny Krueger"
wrote:

dave weil wrote:

The USB flash memory devices are so convenient for moving data
around with, that we ended up with one of those, too. When you're
playing sneakernet, its nice to not have to carry a reader around.

I might be missing something, but don't you *still* need a reader of
some sort?

Nope.

Just a USB port. Generic drivers are built into all versions of XP. THAT is
USB Flash memory is so popular. On Win98 machines, you need proprietary
drivers.

I get it now. All-in-one (I haven't used any of those new storage
devices). That can certainly be an advantage when you don't have a
card reader handy. The price also seems a little bit better when you
add in the cost of the reader. Still, having a reader and CF cards
already, someone like me would probably be better served staying with
CF. For someone like Bruce, who doesn't seem to have them in place
already, he should look at this alternative.

Also, some music players, even hard drive-based models, are dual-use. They
will play music or move files. They require no drivers. Many are small
enough to plug directly into the USB port.

That's certainly another option along the idea of what we're talking
about.

So, that's two new options worth looking into.








I'm going to carefully investigate all my options. Everybody's suggestions
have been very helpful.



Bruce J. Richman