SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive - 130MB/s - 32GB
-Read speeds of up to 130 MB/s
-Transfer a full-length movie in less than 40 seconds
-Write up to 10x faster than standard USB 2.0 drives
-Compact profile, fits almost flush with device!
17 comments
3guesses
18 Apr 16#1
So, the usual question: what is the write speed and does it get hot in use?
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If you already know the answer, why are you asking the "usual" question again???
daveroy
18 Apr 161#3
Andy is correct. Very quick but often very hot is my experience with the 32gb version. Probably better to go for something else honestly.
Bowmanyhk
18 Apr 161#4
The test takes a lot of time. I noticed the write speed took a huge drop, so I decided to remove it and plug it in again. Apparently the drive got so hot, the temperature affected performance, and in this case it wasn't just warm, it was HOT !!
Krinkle
18 Apr 16#5
I've heard that the Samsung equivalent doesn't get hot at all so, although probs more expensive, may be better for continuous use?!
3guesses
18 Apr 16#7
Thanks all - looks like one to avoid.
3guesses
18 Apr 16#9
I meant the usual question for any USB 3,0 memory stick deal posted on here. I did not know the answer for this model, hence why I asked...
duffman2605
18 Apr 16#10
Only 10p more on Amazon
bobbi
18 Apr 16#11
they do get hot, but I wonder if other usb drives get just as hot, but because they are incased in plastic/rubber you just don't notice it as much.
daveroy to bobbi
18 Apr 16#12
I don't think so. I have a few other USB 3 drives that get warm but these could give you a mild burn. It seems to be a flaw of these drives rather than the heat being covered up or radiated.
Well, if the heat is that bad, I wonder what percentage of them will still be working in 3 years time ?
No, I'm not prepared to try it.
Jo444
19 Apr 16#16
Samsung is far better choice. Yes is bit slower, but i rather wait 2 more seconds then lose all information.
barbiee
21 Apr 16#17
Sorry, I just had to comment on all this negative groupthink going on here. These sticks are fine. Had a couple of them for months, used hundreds of times for copying large video files and travelling. No problems whatsoever. Not sure why everyone is freaking about "the heat" either- I have 5 year old Kingston USB sticks that get equally as "hot" as these with no adverse effects. Too much hyperbole here. Thanks for the tip OP, I'm going to buy a couple more. As for worrying about what will happen in 3 yrs? It's £7.89! And "lose all information"? backup, don't ever rely on any USB stick. As I say - negative groupthink!
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-Read speeds of up to 130 MB/s
-Transfer a full-length movie in less than 40 seconds
-Write up to 10x faster than standard USB 2.0 drives
-Compact profile, fits almost flush with device!
17 comments
Speed (64GB version, the 32GB may be marginally slower) http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R19D5RBBOAT5PY/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
"Insanely hot" (64GB, but same for my 32GB) http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3GF7ZF5J0RWZB/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
If you already know the answer, why are you asking the "usual" question again???
No, I'm not prepared to try it.