for an usb flash drive I don't think it does!
what type of file is it as there are third party programs that can split a file then rejoin it when required.
The file is a Window XP backup file of my work folder (6.5 gb). I purchased an 8 gb flash drive in hopes that I could copy it, take it home, and then restore it on my home desktop. It would've been more convenient then lugging home my work laptop - Precision M65 - and safer (it's winter here in Michigan - rain, sleet, snow, ice, cold temps...etc).
The sales guy at Microcenter.com told me I needed to use the program "Computer Management" in Window's to format it as an NTFS, but no luck. It too will only default to FAT32 and nothing else. :-(
Anymore ideas? I'm open to splitting it into two, but it does add to the process, and makes it somewhat less convenient.
Message Edited by Silverexpress on 02-05-2008 06:48 PM
Message Edited by Silverexpress on 02-05-2008 06:50 PM
Message Edited by Silverexpress on 02-05-2008 06:51 PM
That IS a good price. I was thinking if you paid $50 or more for it then it makes more sense to buy a portable hard drive. Have seen a bunch lately for as little as $75.
I've got an external harddrive (120 gb), but I wanted something physically smaller and less prone to damage if dropped. In fact, I've dropped the external hard drive a few times...luckily it still works!
The only downside to a $29.99 flash drive is the write speed. It takes about 1.0 hrs (longer if your doing something along with transferring the files)to write 6 gb to this particular flash drive. This is probably the lowest class flash drive available.
Message Edited by Silverexpress on 02-06-2008 01:14 PM
Well...I ended up returning the 8gb USB flash drive. The reason was the write speed. The 6.5gb work folder took almost 2 hrs to transfer - from laptop to flash drive. Ugh.
I'll just wait.
(I did come across a binary watch by www.timetechnology.com that was heavily discounted for $18 at the same store - I was browsing after I returned the memory stick. It was on the same shelf as mp3 players, but was pushed way to the back. I figured no one new what the black box, with the title "THE ONE 01", was. Talk about a score! Pretty sad that I recognized it....geez)
Message Edited by Silverexpress on 02-08-2008 10:40 PM
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what type of file is it as there are third party programs that can split a file then rejoin it when required.
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The file is a Window XP backup file of my work folder (6.5 gb). I purchased an 8 gb flash drive in hopes that I could copy it, take it home, and then restore it on my home desktop. It would've been more convenient then lugging home my work laptop - Precision M65 - and safer (it's winter here in Michigan - rain, sleet, snow, ice, cold temps...etc).
The sales guy at Microcenter.com told me I needed to use the program "Computer Management" in Window's to format it as an NTFS, but no luck. It too will only default to FAT32 and nothing else. :-(
Anymore ideas? I'm open to splitting it into two, but it does add to the process, and makes it somewhat less convenient.
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Aha! I found this and it works! Woohoo! Now I can work at home.....hey...wait a minute....
http://www.ntfs.com/quest22.htm
I still have to test it though.
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Hello,
I've got an external harddrive (120 gb), but I wanted something physically smaller and less prone to damage if dropped. In fact, I've dropped the external hard drive a few times...luckily it still works!
The only downside to a $29.99 flash drive is the write speed. It takes about 1.0 hrs (longer if your doing something along with transferring the files)to write 6 gb to this particular flash drive. This is probably the lowest class flash drive available.
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Well...I ended up returning the 8gb USB flash drive. The reason was the write speed. The 6.5gb work folder took almost 2 hrs to transfer - from laptop to flash drive. Ugh.
I'll just wait.
(I did come across a binary watch by www.timetechnology.com that was heavily discounted for $18 at the same store - I was browsing after I returned the memory stick. It was on the same shelf as mp3 players, but was pushed way to the back. I figured no one new what the black box, with the title "THE ONE 01", was. Talk about a score! Pretty sad that I recognized it....geez)