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Can I make it fit, or do I have to just let it go? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
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[–] [S] 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I usually just use the ones that just spawn into existance, that way they don't cost money. Last time I bought a toshiba, before that a kingston, and I don't remember what was before that, but I know that if I buy, I buy from reputable brands and even those fail.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I've got two Sandisks (both 64GB but different models) that have both been through the washing machine multiple times (accidentally) and haven't failed yet. They are probably about 3 years old at this point but I can't remember.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    This makes me want to buy a sandisk

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Another comment in favour of sandisk, I was gifted a (at the time) big 8GB usb3.0 pen years ago, it has been on my keychain for basically all the time, with enoyghnspace for a live USB and separate space to store stuff.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    I also have a 128GB SanDisk that I bought quite a few years ago for a decent chuni if money for a flash drive, has been through the washing machine twice and still works. It fits a lot of ISOs for Ventoy to use

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Sandisk ones are the gold standard as far as I could find

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1497937-REG/lexar_ljds75_32gabnl_blk_jumpdrive_s75_32gb_usb.html

    That's my gold standard. I've used just about everything under the sun. They've all failed, except this one. I have a few of these now. They've survived all kinds of punishment. Hell even being left in my pocket and going through several wash/dry cycles.

    I have an upcoming contender if it keeps going, and it's a Kingston Lexar. 128gig I use mostly for work. All metal housing, no moving parts and attached to my keychain. It's not been wash/dried yet. But it goes with me every day. And it's used nearly daily too.

    Edit: Nvm, just looked at right now, my keychain drive is also Lexar, so NVM, Lexar all day 'er day.

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