Wednesday 22 December 2010
USB Flash Drives, USB Pen Drives and SD Cards
Now days USB Flash Drives are the most popular storage device. The flash drive was first invented in 1998 at IBM. USB Flash drives got instant popularity when it has been launched in market. It is the best replacement for low storage devices Floppies and CDs. It is easy to handle and move anywhere. The specialty of USB Drives is, it is re-write able, removable and holds its memory without a power supply.
USB drive comes in various capacities like 256MB USB, 512MB USB, 1GB USB, 128MB USB, etc. USB flash drives are also known as "Pen drives", "Chip sticks", "Thumb drives", "Flash drives", "USB keys" and by many other names.
VFUEL is one of the leading providers of flash storage products such as USB Flash Drives (Pen Drives) and SD Cards. They have flash drives available in different capacities such as 128mb USB drives, 256mb USB drives, 512mb USB drives and 1gb USB drives. Vfuel also provide SD Cards of different capacities such as 256mb SD Cards, 512mb SD Cards, 1gb SD Cards and 2gb SD Cards.
VFUEL, or Virtual Fuel for your computer, is designed to maximize your PC's performance by providing quality USB Drives & SD Cards. Flash storage products find applicable in digital camera, PC and Laptop.
Today USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive comes in various attractive shapes, colors and sizes. It is useful to transfer the large amount of data from one place to another. That's why many businessmen and professional find USB drives very helpful in their work.
USB drive comes in various capacities like 256MB USB, 512MB USB, 1GB USB, 128MB USB, etc. USB flash drives are also known as "Pen drives", "Chip sticks", "Thumb drives", "Flash drives", "USB keys" and by many other names.
VFUEL is one of the leading providers of flash storage products such as USB Flash Drives (Pen Drives) and SD Cards. They have flash drives available in different capacities such as 128mb USB drives, 256mb USB drives, 512mb USB drives and 1gb USB drives. Vfuel also provide SD Cards of different capacities such as 256mb SD Cards, 512mb SD Cards, 1gb SD Cards and 2gb SD Cards.
VFUEL, or Virtual Fuel for your computer, is designed to maximize your PC's performance by providing quality USB Drives & SD Cards. Flash storage products find applicable in digital camera, PC and Laptop.
Today USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive comes in various attractive shapes, colors and sizes. It is useful to transfer the large amount of data from one place to another. That's why many businessmen and professional find USB drives very helpful in their work.
Monday 20 December 2010
What Will Kill Your Flash Drive
Flash drives are convenient for transferring files between different computers and sharing information with colleagues. However, just like all forms of digital storage, the media can become corrupt and you can lose valuable information. If this happens you may need a professional data recovery service to recover your flash media.
However, there are a few things you can do to avoid damage to your flash media and protect your data.
In order to learn what steps are necessary to prevent data loss, it's important to understand what exactly flash media is, how it works and what can possibly damage it. Flash data recovery can be a complicated process, so taking proper care of your flash media is critical.
What is flash media?
Flash memory is computer storage memory that can be electrically erased and re-written. Flash is used as storage in a number of devices, including cellular phones, digital cameras and MP3 players, in addition to USB flash drives.
There are three major types of flash chip types:
Single Layer Cell (SLC) - can hold only one bit per cell. The most expensive type of flash media, the SLC flash uses less power, has faster write speeds and is a good fit for both industrial applications and holding critical data.
Multi Layer Cell (MLC) - holds two bits per cell, and stores two times more information. MLC flash is typically used in consumer products. It is generally cheaper than SLC media, but has a lower endurance limit and fewer program/erase cycles per cell.
Triple Layer Cell (TLC) - holds three bits per cell. TLC is the cheapest type of flash media and has higher density. However it has slower read and write speeds and a much lower endurance. Typically only low-end products contain TLC media and it is not recommended for the storage of critical data.
How flash media works
Flash media has no moving parts, operates silently and quickly and is smaller in size than most other types of storage media. Flash drives consist of printed circuit boards covered in plastic or rubber casing. They plug into computers via USB ports or a special adapter. On modern computer systems, there is no need to install drivers or reboot the system in order to access data on a flash drive. They also do not require an additional power supply to operate.
USB flash drives are generally preferred over other types of storage media when transferring files due to their small size, fast speed and large capacity compared to other portable media.
How Flash Media Can Become Corrupted
In much the same way that a rechargeable battery loses its charge after several hundred cycles, NAND flash components can also lose their ability to retain data after thousands of write/erase cycles. This is usually specified by component vendors as endurance. The endurance of SLC Flash is ten (10) times greater than MLC Flash and twenty (20) times greater than TLC. This is the main reason why SLC Flash is considered industrial grade Flash and MLC Flash is considered consumer grade Flash. Essentially, the older your flash drive gets, the less reliable it becomes. This gradual degradation doesn't require any extreme environmental situation or physical damage to occur either.
On NAND Flash, there is also failure factor call "retention". "Retention" is how long the cell would maintain its programmed state when the chip is not under power bias. This parameter is very sensitive to and also very dependent upon external environment. High temperature tends to reduce the retention duration. The number of read cycles performed can also degrade this retention, especially on TLC drives.
Condensation from high temperatures or high humidity can also cause the shorting of circuit board or corrosion of contacts.
One of the most frequent reasons for USB flash drive data loss is removing the media from the computer or other device incorrectly. The most common result from doing so is logical file system damage. Typically, in this situation your drive is not actually damaged even though your data is lost. But in some rare cases, the unsafe removal can also damage cells, which hold internal flash drive information, and cannot be accessed or repaired by operating systems. To extract information after this kind of failure you need help from the data recovery services professional. For this reason, it is very important to safely remove the device from the system and never unplug a USB flash drive while it is reading or writing information.
How To Avoid USB Flash Drive Data Loss
As with all storage media, the best possible way to avoid disaster is to frequently back-up all important data. Without a verified back-up, a single point of failure can lead to data loss. Data recovery services can often recover USB flash drives, but the process can often be costly and time-consuming. A proper back-up is always the preferred option.
Due to the limitations of flash technology, flash drives should not be used for frequently updated files. It's also important to use reliable flash memory, such as SLC flash, for critical data and important applications.
Also, you should make sure to always remove flash media safely and never unplug the drive while it is reading or writing. Removing your flash drive incorrectly can corrupt the data. Flash data recovery may be your only option if you do not follow this important step.
Storing flash media in proper conditions and not exposing your flash drive to extreme temperatures, humidity or pressure will keep your drive functioning longer.
However, there are a few things you can do to avoid damage to your flash media and protect your data.
In order to learn what steps are necessary to prevent data loss, it's important to understand what exactly flash media is, how it works and what can possibly damage it. Flash data recovery can be a complicated process, so taking proper care of your flash media is critical.
What is flash media?
Flash memory is computer storage memory that can be electrically erased and re-written. Flash is used as storage in a number of devices, including cellular phones, digital cameras and MP3 players, in addition to USB flash drives.
There are three major types of flash chip types:
Single Layer Cell (SLC) - can hold only one bit per cell. The most expensive type of flash media, the SLC flash uses less power, has faster write speeds and is a good fit for both industrial applications and holding critical data.
Multi Layer Cell (MLC) - holds two bits per cell, and stores two times more information. MLC flash is typically used in consumer products. It is generally cheaper than SLC media, but has a lower endurance limit and fewer program/erase cycles per cell.
Triple Layer Cell (TLC) - holds three bits per cell. TLC is the cheapest type of flash media and has higher density. However it has slower read and write speeds and a much lower endurance. Typically only low-end products contain TLC media and it is not recommended for the storage of critical data.
How flash media works
Flash media has no moving parts, operates silently and quickly and is smaller in size than most other types of storage media. Flash drives consist of printed circuit boards covered in plastic or rubber casing. They plug into computers via USB ports or a special adapter. On modern computer systems, there is no need to install drivers or reboot the system in order to access data on a flash drive. They also do not require an additional power supply to operate.
USB flash drives are generally preferred over other types of storage media when transferring files due to their small size, fast speed and large capacity compared to other portable media.
How Flash Media Can Become Corrupted
In much the same way that a rechargeable battery loses its charge after several hundred cycles, NAND flash components can also lose their ability to retain data after thousands of write/erase cycles. This is usually specified by component vendors as endurance. The endurance of SLC Flash is ten (10) times greater than MLC Flash and twenty (20) times greater than TLC. This is the main reason why SLC Flash is considered industrial grade Flash and MLC Flash is considered consumer grade Flash. Essentially, the older your flash drive gets, the less reliable it becomes. This gradual degradation doesn't require any extreme environmental situation or physical damage to occur either.
On NAND Flash, there is also failure factor call "retention". "Retention" is how long the cell would maintain its programmed state when the chip is not under power bias. This parameter is very sensitive to and also very dependent upon external environment. High temperature tends to reduce the retention duration. The number of read cycles performed can also degrade this retention, especially on TLC drives.
Condensation from high temperatures or high humidity can also cause the shorting of circuit board or corrosion of contacts.
One of the most frequent reasons for USB flash drive data loss is removing the media from the computer or other device incorrectly. The most common result from doing so is logical file system damage. Typically, in this situation your drive is not actually damaged even though your data is lost. But in some rare cases, the unsafe removal can also damage cells, which hold internal flash drive information, and cannot be accessed or repaired by operating systems. To extract information after this kind of failure you need help from the data recovery services professional. For this reason, it is very important to safely remove the device from the system and never unplug a USB flash drive while it is reading or writing information.
How To Avoid USB Flash Drive Data Loss
As with all storage media, the best possible way to avoid disaster is to frequently back-up all important data. Without a verified back-up, a single point of failure can lead to data loss. Data recovery services can often recover USB flash drives, but the process can often be costly and time-consuming. A proper back-up is always the preferred option.
Due to the limitations of flash technology, flash drives should not be used for frequently updated files. It's also important to use reliable flash memory, such as SLC flash, for critical data and important applications.
Also, you should make sure to always remove flash media safely and never unplug the drive while it is reading or writing. Removing your flash drive incorrectly can corrupt the data. Flash data recovery may be your only option if you do not follow this important step.
Storing flash media in proper conditions and not exposing your flash drive to extreme temperatures, humidity or pressure will keep your drive functioning longer.
Sunday 19 December 2010
7-Port USB 2.0 Hub w/Built-in USB Cables (Black)
Extend your high speed connections with this USB 2.0 Hub! Its seven USB 2.0 ports allows you to connect to a variety of USB devices including scanners, printers, digital cameras, camcorders, speakers, mice, keyboards, external drives, MP3 players and more! This hub features built-in USB cables and provides up to 480 Mbps data transfer rate. It supports bus powered mode or can be powered with the included external power supply!Price:
Saturday 18 December 2010
USB 2.0 Extension Cable Type A Male to Type A Female 6 ft, Black
Extend the distance of your USB A/B or A/A cable. This product is fully backward compatible with the USB revision 1.1 products, meaning your previously invested USB 1.1 devices can continue to function as usual. These cables feature foil and braid shielding to reduce EMI/RFI interference and twisted-pair construction to help reduce cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free data transfers up to 480MbpsPrice: $14.95
Thursday 16 December 2010
USB Highspeed 7 Port Hub w/ AC Adapter (Silver)
Do you find you have too many devices to attach to your computer and not enough USB ports for all of them? Adding a USB Hub is an inexpensive way to add a lot of functionality to your setup.This 7 Port USB Hub is the ideal companion for your laptop or desktop computer, for portable use on the road or at home. This 2.0 Hub is also backward-compatible with 1.1 devices. Perfect for connecting peripherals such as USB mice, USB Portable Hard Drives, USB CD-R/RW or DVD-ROM drives and USB 1.1 hubs. Allows simultaneous operation of up to seven separate devices through the hub, which attaches to a single USB port on your computer. The Hub is powered by an included AC adapter.
Supports Windows Vista, Windows XP, ME, 2000, 98, and Mac OS X 10.2 and higher, Linux 9.
Package Includes:
-- 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub
-- USB Cable
-- AC Adapter
-- Vertical Stand for Hub
Price: $29.99
Tuesday 14 December 2010
HP v100w 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD4GBHP100-EF
HP USB flash drive offers the ultimate mobile storage solution for people on the move. An amazing of storage space for all your essential and valuable data! If you've never used a flash drive before, you will be amazed at the freedom and versatility. Empower yourself today! This amazing, portable HP USB flash drive will revolutionize the way you work and play. Want to share a new tune or pictures with your friends and family? Need to do a presentation and take file with you? Simply copy the file onto the USB and take it with you. To access your data, simply plug the smart Attaché into virtually any PC or MAC -- without the need for bulky cables or adapters. Show your friends and co-workers how resourceful and flexible data sharing can be by accessing your files whenever and wherever you want!Price: $29.99
Sunday 12 December 2010
SanDisk Cruzer 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ36-008G-A14F
Experience reliable, portable storage with a SanDisk Cruzer USB Flash Drive. Why leave your photos, videos and music at home when they’ll fit in your pocket? Trust the minds behind flash memory to make it easy to store, transfer and share your digital files wherever you go. With up to 32GB* of storage, these drives are built to handle the real world’s bumps and turns—so you can count on them to help you share plenty of pix, flix and other digital favorites wherever you go. PrintPrice: $37.99
SANDISK CRUZER MICRO 8GB JUMP DRIVEThursday 9 December 2010
HP v115w 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD16GHP115-EF
The HP v115w USB Flash Drive features a thin USB design encased in a durable metal housing, providing a robust solution for storing and sharing files, pictures, music, videos and more! This small, portable drive plugs into any standard USB port and boasts a capless swivel design--no cap to lose! The HP v115w USB Flash Drive is the perfect accessory for any laptop, printer, digital picture frame or netbook and fits perfectly on your keychain or cell phone!Price: $49.99
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16GB USB Flash DriveMonday 6 December 2010
HP v165w 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD4GBHP165-EF (Blue)
Store, transport and access your PowerPoint presentations, photos and important work or school documents. It provides easy access to your information in an affordable, convenient device.Price: $28.75
Sunday 5 December 2010
Kingston Digital 8 GB USB 2.0 Hi-speed Datatraveler Flash Drive DT101G2/8GBZ, Red
The kingston datatraveler 101 generation 2 (g2) is here! this convenient storage companion lets you take all of your data to your home, office, school and anywhere you travel. now with urdrive, it gives you a better way to look at your data while combining cool features1 to make it your own.easily store, organize and share your favorite photos through the built-in photo viewer, search the convenient built-in internet browser and view the cool appzone for new apps2 to try — all in a flash. in the months ahead, urdrive will update to offer even more apps and offers. sleek, practical and attractively designed, the affordable datatraveler 101 g2 serves the needs of the budget-conscious user as well as those looking for significant storage capacity in a lightweight, compact drive. it features a capless, swivel design for added functionality and ease of use and is available in fun colors by capacity. ideal for anyone on the go, the new dt 101g2 with urdrive is like having a customizable, portable desktop — anywhere. datatraveler 101 g2 is backed by legendary kingston reliability plus a five-year warranty and free tech support.Price: $29.99
Friday 3 December 2010
LaCie iamaKey 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 130870
With the new LaCie iamaKey, inventive storage meets data protection. The key-shaped design is functional and memorable, and the protection that the LaCie iamaKey offers makes it extremely reliable. Best of all, you can fit an enormous amount of data in a small flash drive. With its eye-catching design, the iamaKey certainly stands out, but its connector (Gold SIP) is both water- and scratch-resistant, making it one of the most durable and thinnest USB keys on the market. Protective edges on the connectors ensure that you will always insert the LaCie iamaKey properly, keeping it usable and safe. With the universal Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, iamaKey can be used with both PC and Macs. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 not only offers universal compatibility and cross-platform convenience, but features a hot-pluggable connection and high-speed transfer rates, and is Windows ReadyBoost compatible. Best of all, the iamaKey is backward-compatible with USB 1.1, so you can use it on any computer. A product of the 5.5 Designers firm, the LaCie iamaKey fits in your pocket, and on your keychain, letting you take your data with you wherever you go. Another new collectible product produced in conjunction with 5.5 Designers, the iamaKey is a usable, tough USB flash drive, but with a well-developed sense of fun. Minimum System Requirements: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, Mac OS X v10.3.5 or higher, Linux-based system. Box Contents: LaCie iamakey and cap.Price: $41.99
Wednesday 1 December 2010
SanDisk Cruzer 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ36-016G-A14F
Experience reliable, portable storage with a SanDisk Cruzer USB Flash Drive. Why leave your photos, videos and music at home when they’ll fit in your pocket? Trust the minds behind flash memory to make it easy to store, transfer and share your digital files wherever you go. With up to 32GB* of storage, these drives are built to handle the real world’s bumps and turns—so you can count on them to help you share plenty of pix, flix and other digital favorites wherever you go. PrintPrice: $53.99
Tuesday 30 November 2010
SanDisk Cruzer 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ36-004G-A14F
Experience reliable, portable storage with a SanDisk Cruzer USB Flash Drive. Why leave your photos, videos and music at home when they’ll fit in your pocket? Trust the minds behind flash memory to make it easy to store, transfer and share your digital files wherever you go. With up to 32GB* of storage, these drives are built to handle the real world’s bumps and turns—so you can count on them to help you share plenty of pix, flix and other digital favorites wherever you go. PrintPrice: $29.99
Sunday 28 November 2010
Kingston DataTraveler I - 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/4GB
DataTraveler USB Flash drives are ideal for home office, small business, schools and promotions. They're affordable and put mobile storage in nearly anyone's hands. With 4GB of storage, this device allows you to easily carry a huge volume of electronic data.Price: $27.99
Saturday 27 November 2010
Kingston Datatraveler 101 Gen 2 With urDrive 8GB USB 2.0 (Red)
Kingston® DataTraveler® 101 Generation 2 (G2) is here! This convenient storage companion lets you take all of your data to your home, office, school and anywhere you travel. Now with urDrive, it gives you a better way to look at your data while combiningPrice: $31.99
Friday 26 November 2010
HP v100w 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD8GBHP100-EF
HP USB flash drive offers the ultimate mobile storage solution for people on the move. An amazing of storage space for all your essential and valuable data! If you've never used a flash drive before, you will be amazed at the freedom and versatility. Empower yourself today! This amazing, portable HP USB flash drive will revolutionize the way you work and play. Want to share a new tune or pictures with your friends and family? Need to do a presentation and take file with you? Simply copy the file onto the USB and take it with you. To access your data, simply plug the smart Attaché into virtually any PC or MAC -- without the need for bulky cables or adapters. Show your friends and co-workers how resourceful and flexible data sharing can be by accessing your files whenever and wherever you want!Price: $36.99
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Kingston DataTraveler I - 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DTI/8GB
Now you can store, carry and transfer files quickly in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler from Kingston helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing you to easily store and move files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife. As easy as click and drag, the DataTraveler can hold just about any file you can think of - reports pictures, spreadsheets or other important documents. It works with virtually any device with a USB port - even cross-platform from Macintosh to PC and vice versa. The DataTraveler also makes a great promotional item for your organization; it's simple to add your logo to increase brand-recognition, and it comes in multiple colors based on capacity. Backed by a five-year warranty and Kingston's legendary service and support, the DataTraveler is a reliable, inexpensive solution for carrying files or your next promotionPrice: $33.99
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Transcend JetFlash V30 - 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive TS4GJFV30 (Black)
Transcend JetFlash V30 has a curved, ultra-compact body (60mm x 16.5mm x 8.1mm) and only weighs 7g. Its color scheme is simple and elegant, being almost completely black with a splash of color around its cap. With eight full gigabytes of storage capacity and renowned Transcend build quality at down-to-earth prices, the V30 represents a new standard in value. The extra storage space allows you store a whole lot more of your personal files, documents from work, digital photos, movies and music on a flash drive smaller than your finger. Never worry about running out of space again! The JetFlash V30 comes bundled with Transcend¿s incredibly useful JetFlash elite software package. JetFlash elite focuses on the needs of frequent computer users and is specifically developed to help manage your data and increase productivity. The JetFlash elite includes eight handy functions: AutoLogin, PC-Lock, Mobile Favorites, Secret-Zip encryption, Mobile E-mail, DataBackup, Online Update and the My JetFlash browser. .Price: $8.14
Sunday 21 November 2010
Transcend 16 GB JetFlash 500 Retractable USB 2.0 Flash Drive - TS16GJF500 (Black)
16GB USB 2.0 Flash drive (retractable)
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