The best value brand for USB 3 sticks that you can buy.
pavel76
29 Oct 151#2
Same price for Lexar with much higher read speed and bit lower write speed...
pet2000 to pavel76
29 Oct 15#4
read reviews on amazon about how bad the Lexar performs.
SUMMONER
29 Oct 15#3
Thanks, ordered one.
quadpatch
29 Oct 15#5
Thanks guys! ordered :smiley:
mrsuave
29 Oct 15#6
This item is shipped from outside the EU???
SUMMONER to mrsuave
29 Oct 15#9
Their main warehouse is on Guernsey, which is not part of the European Union.
eugenius
29 Oct 15#7
Anyone know if this would fit into the PS4 USB slot?
Ronaldeano
29 Oct 15#8
Thanks, just ordered one.
pavel76
29 Oct 15#10
No reviews for Grixx.... so how can you compare ?
biggiep
29 Oct 151#11
Bought this last time it was on offer and surprised how good the write speeds are.
It doesn't half get hot mind!
iceni
29 Oct 15#12
I ordered from 7dayshop for a different offer from here..It showed as in stock but did not ship. On contacting them it was on back order but this was not communicated to me. Cancelled. May not happen to you, just a comment on my experience.
ido_kayat
29 Oct 15#13
brilliant build quality on this. Have had the 128gb usb 3.0 for over a year and a half and no reduction in the build quality at all, really solid. SO this is something to consider if you take in and out of a usb port on a daily basis. Write speeds also very good always in the region of 50-70mb p/s. The enclosure gets pretty hot during prolonged usage though, but never bothered me at all.
friar_chris
29 Oct 151#14
These sticks have been posted here on HUKD quite a few times and always get largely very favourable comments. Low price for a big capacity stick. I have mine plugged into my wireless router and stream content from it. Absolutley no issues with it.
schnide
29 Oct 151#15
Got the 64GB - if I was getting another USB stick, it'd be a Grixx. Can't fault it. Great performance and value for money too. Heat added.
Brookydave
29 Oct 15#16
Same here - got the 64Gb form 7dayshop. Super USB3 performance. The best portable io device I own.
lordminty
29 Oct 151#17
No its not - They moved their operations to mainland UK after the VAT changes. Their returns address is somewhere in Bedford.
The item may be shipped direct from the supplier.
leelukehope
29 Oct 15#18
It's a good USB but this deals heat isn't too far from this sticks operating temperature... I hear they do get very hot which will shorten its like, opted for the mymemory red which was cheaper at the time but it is also slower and only plastic.
peterd55
29 Oct 15#19
ordered thanks
elephantguy
29 Oct 151#20
Have 2 of the 64gb versions of these and they have been fantastic. Just bought the 128gb version. Great deal OP. Many thanks.
MJ10
29 Oct 15#21
My bad - I was looking at both! Updated.
simonspeakeasy
29 Oct 151#22
Snap (listening to audio streaming from it as I type)
Neither of these work in my routers. I have 2 'reds' and 2 routers (both used as switches). They light up, flash like krazy between 5 and 10 times and they go out and are never accessible
over the network. Can't offer an explanation for why a router instead of a computer would matter as they work great with my PC. Much faster too. They also work fine in my smart TV which is what I use one for now. I've also had intermittent problems when attaching them to my phone via OTG although this is anecdotal only as the issue of an OTG cable arises. There was some talk about them not working in games consoles as well when the mymemory reds were last on HUKD. I would love to know why the device they are plugged into determines whether they work or not.
masai
29 Oct 15#26
I thought I was special when they sent me this email offer this morning:(
Crusty
29 Oct 151#27
The drive you link to is effectively USB2 ! Write speed 14MB/s read speed 25MB/s
The Grixx is 68MB/s write (min) and up to 94MB/s read (according to the blurb on their site) The one I got certainly matched that.
PGJ80
29 Oct 15#28
I just got this for £16.14
PGJ80
29 Oct 15#29
Unable to post screen shot from my phone
ice1634
29 Oct 15#30
Bought. Thanks OP
reddit
29 Oct 15#31
Cheaper yes but not better.
I have both and the Grixx is much faster.
The Mymemory tops out at about 25Mbps write, whereas I get 60 with the Grixx.
ReesFitz92
29 Oct 15#32
heat added. need another USB thanks for post
Mony786
29 Oct 15#33
bought the 64gb version earlier today great deal
Catsy
29 Oct 15#34
Great deal OP. Heat added
jimunix
29 Oct 15#35
I use a couple of these for backups (128 GB). With large files I get over 90 MBytes/s write speed. Pretty astounding.
Wigwambam
30 Oct 15#36
Does anyone know if these have a key ring hole on the non usb end?
rev6 to Wigwambam
30 Oct 15#37
Yes.
Sin_of_nature to Wigwambam
30 Oct 15#44
It does, but good luck getting a key ring on it. Its really tight. That key ring picture posted would have no chance. :smile:
maxmix
30 Oct 15#38
You must be a numpty ! So best to stick to a 256MB USB 1.1 Flash Drive :wink:
Always the best way to go :wink:
maxmix
dealzor35
30 Oct 15#39
ordered tyvm!!
hotmep
30 Oct 15#40
When did that happen? Where have I been sat here with 4 and 8gbs?
patrick_000
30 Oct 15#41
When I click on this deal on my phone it's taking me to the usb2.0 version of this product (£16.99) .. Hope no one ends up ordering that!
quadpatch
30 Oct 15#42
I've had 4 Lexar drives and 3 have failed. won't touch them again with a barge poll. Been buying a mix of Sandisk and super cheap stuff ever since with no issue. I don't know why Lexar are so bad.
SUMMONER
30 Oct 15#43
from one of the reviews on 7dayshop I suppose that has to be expected of sorts. My Kingston SE9 G2 drives get quite hot as well, but at least I can still touch them during the data transfer.
Harlequinuk
30 Oct 15#45
dont forget quidco @2%
Bigtomtheone
1 Nov 15#46
Would this be OK to back up lots of sentimental photographs and important info etc? I've already done the same on an external Toshiba hard drive I have although wanted to back up my back up :smiley: as I'm worried if it malfunctions at any time then I've lost everything..
(128GB is fine size wise)
Many thanks
MJ10
2 Nov 15#47
You'll ALWAYS have the worry of a corrupt drive - same with degradation of CDs, DVDs, Floppys, Tape etc!
But, always good to have back ups of back ups - I don't see why you couldn't use this drive if I'm honest.
brimstone
6 Nov 15#48
MISSYOU5OCT code now "invalid" - guess it ran out 1 month after 5Oct, yesterday.
Price = £24.99
Opening post
+ 2% QUIDCO Cashback
USE CODE: MISSYOU5OCT
(credit for code to http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/grixx-64gb-usb-3-0-flash-drive-10-92-7dayshop-2310688)
Subtotal £22.99
Discount (5%. Welcome back!) -£1.15
Shipping & Handling £0.00
Tax £0.00
Total Cost to Pay £21.84
Cashback: £0.44
Still cheap for 128GB, usually around the £25+ mark.
ps: link updated to the 3.0 not 2.0 version.
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This is the correct one
https://www.7dayshop.com/products/grixx-usb-3-0-flash-drive-128gb-WH2-GRUSB128GBALUU3
The best value brand for USB 3 sticks that you can buy.
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This is the correct one
https://www.7dayshop.com/products/grixx-usb-3-0-flash-drive-128gb-WH2-GRUSB128GBALUU3
The best value brand for USB 3 sticks that you can buy.
It doesn't half get hot mind!
The item may be shipped direct from the supplier.
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/MyMemory/MyMemory-128GB-USB-3.0-Flash-Drive---Red
Cheaper & Better - £18.99 Delivered
over the network. Can't offer an explanation for why a router instead of a computer would matter as they work great with my PC. Much faster too. They also work fine in my smart TV which is what I use one for now. I've also had intermittent problems when attaching them to my phone via OTG although this is anecdotal only as the issue of an OTG cable arises. There was some talk about them not working in games consoles as well when the mymemory reds were last on HUKD. I would love to know why the device they are plugged into determines whether they work or not.
The Grixx is 68MB/s write (min) and up to 94MB/s read (according to the blurb on their site) The one I got certainly matched that.
I have both and the Grixx is much faster.
The Mymemory tops out at about 25Mbps write, whereas I get 60 with the Grixx.
Always the best way to go :wink:
maxmix
I suppose that has to be expected of sorts. My Kingston SE9 G2 drives get quite hot as well, but at least I can still touch them during the data transfer.
(128GB is fine size wise)
Many thanks
But, always good to have back ups of back ups - I don't see why you couldn't use this drive if I'm honest.
Price = £24.99