Common features, accessories, and extras
Neck strap with quick release: Most of the drives here feature a neck strap with the exact same quick-release snap. As shown on the left, by pinching the snap, the drive is able to detach from the neck strap. While some may not find the neck strap very useful, it is a nice addition for others.
Low power support, boot support, and warranty: Considering how small most of these drives are, it might be logical to think that they use little power, but unfortunately, some use more power than an unpowered USB hub can provide. About half the drives in this review worked fine, while the other half did not. For some people this may be an issue (Mac users with USB keyboards: please take note!) Some of these drives are also able to masquerade as USB-based ZIP or Hard drives allowing them to boot at startup. For most people this is a useless feature, but for most geeks and system administrators, this could be really worthwhile. Although few manufacturers listed the MTBF for their drives, all carry at least a 1-year warranty, with a few offering 2-year, 3-year, and Lifetime warranties.
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Security/password protection software and driver software: All USB drives have Win98 drivers available. Some come on full-size CDs, others come on the mini CDs, while others are only available for download from the company website. Windows ME/2000/XP all have native support for USB Mass Storage devices as does Mac OS 9, OS X, and Linux 2.4.2+. (Windows 95 does not appear to have support, but Mac OS 8.6 has drivers available for download from Apple’s site.) Many drives also have security/password protection or file synchronization software on CD or are available free for download.
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Common features, accessories, and extras
USB extension cable: Virtually all computers come equipped with USB ports these days, but there are still a large number of machines that have no USB ports on the front of the case. If the only available ports are in the back, plugging and unplugging USB drives can be a pain. The simplest solution to this problem is a three-foot extension cable. Some manufacturers have been thoughtful enough to include one with their drive offering.
Write-protect switch: Just like the floppy disk, some Flash drives contain write-protect switches. The obvious benefit of the write-protect switch is to prevent the accidental deletion or overwriting of files. This is particularly advantageous to the system administrator who is trying to disinfect a machine that has somehow contracted a worm or virus; just carry the write-protected USB drive with the anti-virus software to the infected machine and never worry about the Flash drive becoming compromised. Perhaps the best thing about the write-protect switch is that, unlike the floppy, write-protection can be turned on and off without needing to remove the drive from the USB port.china usb flash drives Supplier
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