Re: TARGET: tech: what is it called?

[sbrisco <sbrisco021@CHARTER.NET>]

I've got one....the box that it came in used the term "flash drive."  But I
keep calling it a "jump drive."  The one I'm using cost about $36.00 and
holds the equivalent of 80 disks.  It's called a "sporty flash drive" and it
has a key ring attachment at the top.

Here's a website for those who haven't seen one:
http://www.usbflashdrive.org/


The advantage is that it keeps me from hauling a ton of disks around with
me.  I have mine on a key ring that allows me to keep it attached inside my
purse (pocket)--not with my keys but on a separate key ring.  When I need to
download / upload information, I disconnect the key ring from inside my
purse and plug the jump drive in to the USB port.  I love the portable
aspects.

~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco021@charter.net



----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy Voltmer" <voltmer@NETINS.NET>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 3:45 PM
Subject: TARGET: tech: what is it called?


>         I was made aware of something new (to me) this summer, but
everyone
> seems to call it something different.  It plugs in to the USB port and
> allows you to save files/information in place of a 3.5" disk.  I've
> heard it referred to as:  memory stick, pocket drive, jump drive, etc.
> Is there a generic term for this item?  (Or is it similar to Kleenex in
> place of tissue?)
>         I'll post a HIT with the responses.  Thank you in advance.
> Nancy
>
> Nancy Voltmer
> Librarian
> Hiatt Middle School
> Des Moines, Iowa
> voltmer@netins.net
>
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