Read Speed | 190 Megabytes Per Second |
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Connectivity Technology | USB |
Color | GREY |
Model Name | PNY TECHNOLOGIES |
Flash Memory Type | USB Flash Drive |
Manufacturer | PNY |
RAM | 128 GB |
Hard Drive | 128 GB |
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Brand | PNY |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 |
Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
Special Feature | Shockproof |
Write Speed | 10x |
About this item
- Transfer speeds approximately 10 times faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash drives
- Store and transfer large files faster than ever with USB 3.0 technology
- Allows for quick and Easy transfer of all content
- The 128GB Turbo USB 3. 0 Flash Drive can hold approximately 23, 674 songs
- Sliding collar, capless design with integrated loop makes it easy to attach to key chains, backpacks and etc.
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Ports, so you can utilize any USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port; Compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers
- Free technical support. Operating Temperature: 0° to 60° C, Storage Temperature: -25° to 85° C
- Transfer speeds approximately 10 times faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives
- Store and transfer large files faster than ever with USB 3.0 technology
- Allows for quick and easy transfer of all content
- The 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive can hold approximately 23,674 songs
- Sliding collar, capless design with integrated loop makes it easy to attach to key chains, backpacks etc
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports, so you can utilize any USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port, compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers
- Free technical support
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Portability | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Storage Capacity | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.9 | — |
Durability | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | — |
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memory capacity | — | 256 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB |
write speed | 10x | 10x | — | 100 | — | — |
read speed | 190 megabytes per second | — | — | 100 megabytes per second | 80 megabytes per second | — |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb2.0 | usb3.2 gen 1 | usb3.2 gen 1 | usb2.0 |
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Technical Details
Item model number | P-FD128TBOP-GE |
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Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.28 x 0.25 x 3.9 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.28 x 0.25 x 3.9 inches |
ASIN | B00FE2N1WS |
Country of Origin | USA |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 6, 2013 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #195 in USB Flash Drives |
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Ready to Use When and Where You Need It
Keep your files, videos, photos & more always on hand with this portable storage solution
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Built With The Power of USB 3.0 Technology
Designed with convenience and speed in mind so you transfer content with ease. Can also be used with USB 2.0 devices at USB 2.0 speeds
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Experience Transfers 10X Faster Than USB 2.0
Featuring speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 to transfer & store documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more
Use Across Multiple Devices
From PC & Mac laptop and desktop computers, to car stereos, TV's and more that feature a USB port
Attaché 3 USB 2.0 | Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 | Elite USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C | Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 | Elite-X USB 3.2 | PRO Elite USB 3.1 | |
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Ideal For
| Entry Level Store & Share | Everyday Store & Share | Everyday Store & Share | Advanced Store & Share | Advanced Store & Share | Professional Store & Share |
Primary Applications
| Basic Applications | Everyday Applications | Everyday Applications | Advanced Applications | Advanced Applications | Demanding Applications |
Interface
| USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Connector
| USB-A | USB-A | USB-C | USB-A | USB-A | USB-A |
Read/Write Performance (up to)
| -- | 10x faster than USB 2.0* | 130MBs read, 30x Faster* | 200MBs read, 10x-30x Faster* | 220MBs read, 100-150MBs write* | 400MBs read, 180-250MBs write* |
Available Capacities
| 16GB-128GB** | 32GB-256GB** | 64GB-512GB** | 64GB-512GB** | 64GB-512GB** | 256GB-1TB** |
Compatible With
| PC&Mac desktop, laptops & more | PC&Mac desktop, laptops & more | PC&Mac Computers&MobileDevices | PC&Mac Computers & Car Stereos | PC&Mac desktops, laptops& more | PC&Mac desktops, laptops& more |
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* Based on PNY internal testing; performance may be lower depending on the host devices and user’s settings and configurations. Speed quoted for USB 3.2 Gen 1/ USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices. Speed is based on PNY standard USB 2.0 (3MB/s) write speed. Performs at 2.0 speeds when used with 2.0 devices.
**For Flash Media Devices, 1 megabyte = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte = 1 billion bytes. Actual useable capacity may vary. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage.
Product Description
PNYs Turbo 3.0 is Built for Speed & Convenience Get the most out of the USB 3.0 port on your new computer. Experience USB 3.0 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds up to 10X faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives. It’s the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.0 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage PNYs Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.0 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance.
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Customers like the memory, value, and ease of use of the flash drive. For example, they mention it has huge storage, works well for the price, and is easy to use on PC and Mac. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, speed, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the flash drive. They say it works perfectly for their needs, plays beautifully, and performs really well with Turbo. Some mention that the process of creating the bootable drive was seamless.
"...that it's a 3.4 GB ISO due to all the apps, and it consistently ran very well from the first boot...." Read more
"...Is this the best drive on Amazon? For most people, it is. It is practical and reasonably quick for what you’re paying; especially when compared to..." Read more
"...These are not good for daily use but best for third tier type backups." Read more
"...The process of creating the bootable drive was seamless, and since then, this flash drive has been my go-to solution for experimenting with open-..." Read more
Customers like the value of the flash drive. For example, they mention it's one of the best inexpensive flash drives to use for encrypted or shared memories, and it works well for the price.
"...Use for Portable Linux in 2022," the Turbo is one of the best inexpensive flash drives to use for encrypted or unencrypted "full" installations of..." Read more
"...the fastest drive available, but it works well that it is the best budget USB drive.-Design-..." Read more
"...This in an inexpensive way to share memories. These flash drives are dependable and will purchase again." Read more
"This two pack of 128 GB USB drives is good quality at a good price. Both work just fine." Read more
Customers like the memory of the flash drive. They say it has a huge storage capacity, is portable, and can carry a wide range of files, applications, and utilities. They also say it's a reliable storage solution that offers impressive, accurate on space usage, and easy to retrieve information. Customers also mention that it'll store their photo collections.
"...It doesn't retain any data upon shut-down, so it's secure...." Read more
"...Thanks to its ample storage capacity, I can carry a wide range of files, applications, and utilities with me wherever I go...." Read more
"...32GB Turbo Attache 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive is a compact and reliable storage solution that offers impressive performance in a convenient form factor...." Read more
"...Considering the high-speed performance, generous storage capacity, and the inclusion of three drives, the value for money is truly remarkable...." Read more
Customers find the flash drive very easy to use. They say it's convenient, quick, and simple. Customers also mention that the process is smooth and without issues.
"...it if not for the MX-Linux Snapshot tool, which makes it easy to turn any MX-Linux "full" installation, with all software added by the user and all..." Read more
"...These work just fine and are durable and easy to use for backing up your files or pictures...." Read more
"...Was easy to use on PC and Mac. Used to store baby pictures and other important documents. Love the storage size and price...." Read more
"Ease of use and large capacity" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the flash drive. Some mention that it's good quality at a good price, the solid construction ensures that their data remains safe and protected, while others say that it eventually wears out and falls apart. Some say that the slides broke off after dropping it and that it might collect dust and get damaged if it comes in contact with things.
"...In conclusion, if you're in the market for a reliable, versatile, and portable flash drive, look no further than the PNY 64GB Turbo Attache 3 USB..." Read more
"...they have plastic connector shrouds, which eventually wear out and fall apart, although they're designed to be plugged into a PC and left in place...." Read more
"...Over all they are great drives as write speed is good and they are well made and will not break easily like other do." Read more
"...This in an inexpensive way to share memories. These flash drives are dependable and will purchase again." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the flash drive. Some mention that the read and write speeds are significantly faster than standard USB 2.0 drives, allowing them to save. They also say that it provides the perfect balance of speed, capacity, and portability. However, some customers say that the write speed is slow and the flash drives slow to crawl during file transfers.
"...It boots quickly (unlike typical live installations) and is very responsive, perhaps because I used the same mini-PC to create the full installation..." Read more
"...Thoughts? It’s not the fastest drive available, but it works well that it is the best budget USB drive.-Design-..." Read more
"...Over all they are great drives as write speed is good and they are well made and will not break easily like other do." Read more
"...professional, or tech enthusiast, this flash drive provides the perfect balance of speed, capacity, and portability...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the flash drive. Some mention that it's a convenient size and holds quite a bit of information, while others say that it makes the resulting drive size smaller.
"...The size of the device itself is small and portable, but it should be noted that it is bigger than its 2.0 sibling: the PNY Compact Attaché..." Read more
"...With its compact design, it fits easily into the fifth pocket of my jeans, making it like carrying a powerful extra computer wherever I go...." Read more
"...was a little stiff to get in the port originally as if the plug was a tad bit too large...." Read more
"The PNY 32GB Turbo Attache 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive is a compact and reliable storage solution that offers impressive performance in a convenient form..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the flash drive. They mention that it fails to be recognized by any computer, other devices, or their vehicles. Some say that the Linux system didn't recognize it, and that it didn''t work with their camera.
"...from most physical damages, but the drawback is that the USB connector might collect dust and will probably get damaged if it comes in contact with..." Read more
"...work on your WIN computer, in my experience, the drive WILL NOT be recognized by other devices such as TVs or DVD as readable media, if that's your..." Read more
"...against anything and offers some protection, but it does not over the end from dirt or liquid. However, I'm glad there is no end cap to lose...." Read more
"...All of my vehicles are Toyota's 2019 and later. None of my vehicles recognize this USB drive.Be warned...." Read more
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Based on my experience with the first couple of these PNY Turbo 32GB USB3 flash drives which I ever tried, and on an article entitled "6 Best USB Flash Drives to Use for Portable Linux in 2022," the Turbo is one of the best inexpensive flash drives to use for encrypted or unencrypted "full" installations of some types of Linux, and Bodhi in particular. In fact, out of several types of inexpensive drives which I tried to use for this purpose, it's one of the few that perform satisfactorily, or function at all. Sandisk Ultra-FITs are my favorites, performance-wise, although their plastic connector-shroud leaves something to be desired (more details below). Micro Center drives work, but they're ridiculously slow in all aspects, and the Lexar I tried had a glacial installation-speed and didn't even boot. I tried a Verbatim Metal Executive and a 16 GB Sandisk Ultra Flair, both of which died after a couple of uses, although you might have better luck. I tried a 32 GB Kingston USB3 Datatraveler, which as I recall was extremely slow or also died after a few uses. In any case, I tossed them and won't be gambling on them any more. I have one 16 GB Kingston USB3 Datatraveler which is great (it actually runs cool), although the installation-speed is slower than the Turbos, and the 16 GB size is no longer available. I tried a couple of Sandisk Ultra-Luxes, and they worked well but ran hot. Samsungs are apparently good, but they're expensive.
After all of these disappointments, I was very reluctant to try the Turbos, but my curiosity got the best of me. After trying the Turbos, I also tried an Aiibe 16GB USB3 drive, and found it to be even slower than the Micro Center drives. I aborted the installation process after 2 hours, because the installation would have probably run very slow, if at all. I tried another, but aborted the installation after a few minutes because it was acting the same as the first.
Some distros, including Ubuntu 22.04, boot and respond too slowly on Turbos to be used often, but would be OK to use if you just want to boot them up once in a while to check out some aspect. Others, such as Xubuntu 22.04, boot, respond, and shut down quickly enough on Turbos to be used often. The performance of Ubuntu and Xubuntu installations on the Turbos improved, up to a point, with repeated cycles of booting, app-launching/closing, and shut-down, although over the longer term, the performance didn't remain consistent - it's as if the installations sometimes become disoriented in the process of booting, or launching an app. The installation process took about an hour for Ubuntu 22.04 (3.5 GB), and about 50 minutes for Xubuntu 22.04 (2.5 GB).
But Bodhi Linux 5.1 AppPak installed in about 50 minutes, which isn't bad by flash-drive installation standards, especially considering that it's a 3.4 GB ISO due to all the apps, and it consistently ran very well from the first boot.
I don't use Bodhi, but now that I realize how well it runs as encrypted flash-drive installations (at least on PNY Turbos, probably on Sandisk Ultra-FITs, and perhaps on various small metal drives made by Sandisk and others, if you can obtain functional units), I might adopt it if not for the MX-Linux Snapshot tool, which makes it easy to turn any MX-Linux "full" installation, with all software added by the user and all of its settings made by the user, into an ISO which can then be used for making other installations.
For most purposes, I currently use a nonpersistent live USB2 flash-drive installation of my latest MX-Linux Snapshot-ISO, running on a $200 Gigabyte quad-core Intel Celeron mini-PC configured as an air-gap PC (no internet connection, wireless module removed, no wireless in any peripherals, and no internal storage - just flash drives). It boots quickly (unlike typical live installations) and is very responsive, perhaps because I used the same mini-PC to create the full installation from which I created the Snapshot-ISOs, making them compatible with the hardware. It doesn't retain any data upon shut-down, so it's secure. (My encrypted Bodhi installation apparently doesn't save any session-data either, but that's based on a cursory examination.) Since it's Linux, there's no need to worry about malware, although before trusting any ISO (whether downloaded or made from a DVD using a "burner" app), I compare its checksum to the reference checksum provided by the download-site, and before installing any software-module/package without using the software manager, I check its checksum.
For internet-access, I use a separate mini-PC running a full installation of my custom MX-Linux ISO. For heavy lifting (by my standards), I use a desktop PC (made from parts from Amazon, which was easy, allowed me to get just what I needed, and saved me a boatload of money) running Kubuntu 20.04. It has an HDHomerun external tuner, the hdhomerun-config and hdhomerun-config-gui apps from the Ubuntu repository, and my shell-scripts (see toggwu on Blogger) for setting each tuner-section to a particular channel and sub-channel, requesting a name for the recording, and starting the recording process.
I use OpenShot 5.2.1 for video processing (Kdenlive is too convoluted for me, and as of shortly before this writing, there were no versions of OpenShot 2.6.1 which would run on 22.04, and a version of 2.6.1 from an Openshot PPA destroyed my Kubuntu 20.04/22.04 dual-boot installation. Fortunately, the desktop PC has an SSD for installations and an HDD for data, so I didn't lose any data and it was easy to replace the installation by just installing 20.04, updating the software index, and installing some software, which I had backed-up on the HDD. The net cost was about an hour of my time and about 40MB of my internet allocation for the update.
To switch my keyboard (E-SDS KB-1011 laptop-style wired keyboard) and monitor between these PCs, I use a CKLau-64H2ua KM switch.
For better, more consistent performance in general from an inexpensive flash drive (although again, Bodhi consistently runs very well on Turbos), I'd use a 16 GB Sandisk Ultra-FIT. The problem with Ultra-FITs is that they have plastic connector shrouds, which eventually wear out and fall apart, although they're designed to be plugged into a PC and left in place. But if you don't want to leave them plugged into a PC, you could leave them plugged into something like an AGVEE USB-A 3.0 Female to USB-A 3.0 Male Adapter (a.k.a. USB 3.0 Converter Coupler Extension Extender Connector), ASIN B093QHP8YX, effectively giving them a metal connector.
Notes
10/9/22 - Added comments on Bodhi Linux and MX-Linux.
10/11/22 - Corrected various omissions and clarified.
-Faster speeds than USB 2.0
-Good Build Quality
-Slide Up Cap
Cons
-Not the fastest drive available
-USB Plug is Exposed
-Slightly larger than most other drives.
I was looking for a USB drive to replace the one that I had originally lost and couldn’t find. I just wanted a drive that would be able to work reliably and be able to store most of my common files that I work between PCs. After much consideration, I decided to buy a USB 3.0 instead of a 2.0 since they have dropped price a lot and they are starting to become mainstream in the newest laptops. Seeing as most of my files total around 20GB, I decided to go for a 32GB. This kind of proved tricky because of the large selection on Amazon; from name brands to totally unknown companies. After much thought, I decided to buy this PNY USB 3.0 Turbo. Thoughts? It’s not the fastest drive available, but it works well that it is the best budget USB drive.
-Design-
The design looks like most of the PNY drives that have recently come out. It’s a device made entirely out of plastic (so don’t expect premium details like aluminum) but for all intents and purposes it is sturdy and feels like it will last. It isn’t one of those flash drives with a cap, but it does have a cover that slides across the drive. The benefit of this is that the port itself will probably remain protected from most physical damages, but the drawback is that the USB connector might collect dust and will probably get damaged if it comes in contact with things like sand and water. But at a budget price, these kind of things are to be expected. The size of the device itself is small and portable, but it should be noted that it is bigger than its 2.0 sibling: the PNY Compact Attaché 2.0. Still, it should fit it most people pockets or PCs without taking up much room.
-Performance-
This is probably where most consumers will ask the question: is USB 3.0 better than USB 2.0? In one simple answer: Yes! By how much? Well it depends on the drive. The PNY Turbo is a speedy device, but there are faster drives. On a positive note, there are also slower drives out there as well. However, this PNY Turbo completely knocks out the PNY Attaché 2.0 out of the water. In most of the benchmarks on CrystalDiskMark 4.0.3, it beats the old USB 2.0 by a wide margin (typically more than 80 MB/s in read and more than 50 MB/s in write). On the practical side of performance, files loaded much faster on the PNY Turbo; in some cases, almost instantly. This will be noticeable in most, if not all file transfers to and from the drive, especially with programs and huge HD videos. Sure, there are a couple drives that are clearly faster, but for the price, it hits a nice middle ground to work with. One thing to note though, the drive will get warm when it is in use. This is something that I’ve never experienced with the older USB 2.0; but I have heard that it is common with USB 3.0.
-Conclusion-
Is this the best drive on Amazon? For most people, it is. It is practical and reasonably quick for what you’re paying; especially when compared to the old USB 2.0 standard. If your concern is absolute speed, the SanDisk Ultra Extreme 3.0 or the Lexar JumpDrive P10 will probably fit your needs better. If you want the absolute cheapest drive possible, there are countless drives with the same storage amount but with a lower price tag (including the PNY Compact Attaché 2.0). However, I would strongly encourage you to spend a little extra and get the PNY Turbo 3.0. Why? Because here in 2015 (at the time of this writing) more computers are coming out with at least one USB 3.0. Even the cheapest Chromebook has them as well. Even if you aren’t concerned about speed or transferring large files, it would provide a way of future proofing your devices and allow you to spend more time working rather than waiting for files to transfer and load. For me, it was a good purchase and I hope it last a long time (at least throughout college).
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015
-Faster speeds than USB 2.0
-Good Build Quality
-Slide Up Cap
Cons
-Not the fastest drive available
-USB Plug is Exposed
-Slightly larger than most other drives.
I was looking for a USB drive to replace the one that I had originally lost and couldn’t find. I just wanted a drive that would be able to work reliably and be able to store most of my common files that I work between PCs. After much consideration, I decided to buy a USB 3.0 instead of a 2.0 since they have dropped price a lot and they are starting to become mainstream in the newest laptops. Seeing as most of my files total around 20GB, I decided to go for a 32GB. This kind of proved tricky because of the large selection on Amazon; from name brands to totally unknown companies. After much thought, I decided to buy this PNY USB 3.0 Turbo. Thoughts? It’s not the fastest drive available, but it works well that it is the best budget USB drive.
-Design-
The design looks like most of the PNY drives that have recently come out. It’s a device made entirely out of plastic (so don’t expect premium details like aluminum) but for all intents and purposes it is sturdy and feels like it will last. It isn’t one of those flash drives with a cap, but it does have a cover that slides across the drive. The benefit of this is that the port itself will probably remain protected from most physical damages, but the drawback is that the USB connector might collect dust and will probably get damaged if it comes in contact with things like sand and water. But at a budget price, these kind of things are to be expected. The size of the device itself is small and portable, but it should be noted that it is bigger than its 2.0 sibling: the PNY Compact Attaché 2.0. Still, it should fit it most people pockets or PCs without taking up much room.
-Performance-
This is probably where most consumers will ask the question: is USB 3.0 better than USB 2.0? In one simple answer: Yes! By how much? Well it depends on the drive. The PNY Turbo is a speedy device, but there are faster drives. On a positive note, there are also slower drives out there as well. However, this PNY Turbo completely knocks out the PNY Attaché 2.0 out of the water. In most of the benchmarks on CrystalDiskMark 4.0.3, it beats the old USB 2.0 by a wide margin (typically more than 80 MB/s in read and more than 50 MB/s in write). On the practical side of performance, files loaded much faster on the PNY Turbo; in some cases, almost instantly. This will be noticeable in most, if not all file transfers to and from the drive, especially with programs and huge HD videos. Sure, there are a couple drives that are clearly faster, but for the price, it hits a nice middle ground to work with. One thing to note though, the drive will get warm when it is in use. This is something that I’ve never experienced with the older USB 2.0; but I have heard that it is common with USB 3.0.
-Conclusion-
Is this the best drive on Amazon? For most people, it is. It is practical and reasonably quick for what you’re paying; especially when compared to the old USB 2.0 standard. If your concern is absolute speed, the SanDisk Ultra Extreme 3.0 or the Lexar JumpDrive P10 will probably fit your needs better. If you want the absolute cheapest drive possible, there are countless drives with the same storage amount but with a lower price tag (including the PNY Compact Attaché 2.0). However, I would strongly encourage you to spend a little extra and get the PNY Turbo 3.0. Why? Because here in 2015 (at the time of this writing) more computers are coming out with at least one USB 3.0. Even the cheapest Chromebook has them as well. Even if you aren’t concerned about speed or transferring large files, it would provide a way of future proofing your devices and allow you to spend more time working rather than waiting for files to transfer and load. For me, it was a good purchase and I hope it last a long time (at least throughout college).
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Great deal, thanks Amazon!!!