Memorex 512 MB 2nd Generation USB 2.0 TravelDrive 32509051

I've had this product for a few months now, and haven't filled it yet- and most of what I carry on it involves powerpoint presentations with many photos. I'm even buying a second one as a Christmas gift.

My only complaint is the loop attachment- I had it on my key chain, and the loop snapped off (its only plastic); I bought a carrying case for it at Target, but that was annoying (and potentially disaster, if I had lost it).

Otherwise, its been a great product that has worked as advertised.

You just about have to have a USB flash drive these days. Even if you don't need to transfer files back and forth from one PC to another, you can always use something cheap, easy, and dependable to back up your most precious files. Now, there are all sorts of drives out there these days, in all shapes, sizes, and designs. You've also got the old USB 1.1 vs. USB 2.0 issue to consider. You don't want to get dazzled by looks - this is a piece of computer hardware, not a fashion statement. You want something dependable, made by a company you know and trust. That is what I wanted, anyway, and I found it in the new Memorex TravelDrive.

This little ergonomically-designed baby is not too big and not too small, making it all kinds of convenient to carry around in any number of ways (of course, you're most likely to lose one of these things by leaving it plugged in to some PC somewhere). It works on both PCs (Windows 98SE/2000/ME & XP - note that it does not work on any...Read more

I have used my Travel Drive on several occasions and think its the most convient tool for the PC. I have taken large color presentations to Kinkos to print and they plug it right in and print my files right out. It couldn't be easier.

If any USB device heats up that much, I would have my USB port checked out.