NEW FIAT 500 FORUMS / Can anyone recommend a usb flash memory drive?

New Fiat 500 forums

Go Back   New Fiat 500 forums > Main forums > Interior and in car entertainment

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 3rd May 2008, 08:12 PM
First gear
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Can anyone recommend a usb flash memory drive?

Hi all,

Please can anyone recommend a decent usb flash memory drive of a 4gb or 8gb size?

If heard some work and some dont in the 500, i just wanna make sure im buying one that works before wasting my money. I would prefer an 8gb but ive heard some people have problems with them.

Any imput would be much appreciated.

Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 3rd May 2008, 08:28 PM
First gear
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 26
Thanks: 0
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Default

Yes. I have bought a 4Gb Kingston Traveler Mini Migo from a Latvian seller on ebay for about £10. Works brilliantly and is tiny....

Kingston Technology DTM/4GB - Kingston 4gb Usb 2.0 Datatraveler Mini W/ Migo Personal

Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 3rd May 2008, 09:18 PM
James's Avatar
Fourth gear
Male
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Reading
Posts: 203
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

SanDisk Cruzer Micro Skin USB Flash Drive 8GB is also small, i use the 2Gb one and its brilliant! can't fault it, its also in the Fiat book as being a recommended one to use!
__________________
Pasodoble Red 1.3 Sport With Red Leather, Climate Control, ESP ,16in 435 Alloys , Parking Sensors, Alarm, Side Rubbing Strips and Roof stripes
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 4th May 2008, 12:59 AM
First gear
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Thanks Guys, Im having a look at both those options,

I havent actually got my 500 as yet so am buying on in the dark.But with my 500 hopefully just a few weeks away, i wanna sort all my tunes ready for its arrival.

Is the 8gb sandisk you mentioned James recommended by fiat or is it just the sandisk cruzer in general it reccommends. I would love to get an 8gb one.
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 4th May 2008, 02:34 AM
tonywalk's Avatar
Sixth gear
Male
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Broadbottom,Cheshire
Posts: 1,114
Thanks: 2
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

8gb Patriot Xporter Boost - Matches my car

DVD.CO.UK - MEMORY - Patriot XT Boost 8GB USB Flash Drive 150X

Whilst it's not as fast as the maker's claim, it seems durable and is quite small.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 4th May 2008, 09:36 PM
James's Avatar
Fourth gear
Male
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Reading
Posts: 203
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

I can confirm that the SanDisk Cruzer Micro Skin USB Flash Drives do not work after a quick trip through the washing machine! even when dried out!!
__________________
Pasodoble Red 1.3 Sport With Red Leather, Climate Control, ESP ,16in 435 Alloys , Parking Sensors, Alarm, Side Rubbing Strips and Roof stripes
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 6th May 2008, 12:59 PM
First gear
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

thanks again guys, ive now just ordered the patriot 8gb drive (unfortunately it doesnt match my bossa nove white)

Maybe you should get one James as they are waterproof,
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 6th May 2008, 07:46 PM
gumball's Avatar
Third gear
Male
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: east anglia
Posts: 104
Thanks: 2
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Hi, thought here is a good place to ask.
Do all 500s have a usb/mp3 port or just the blue & me optioned?

Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 6th May 2008, 09:48 PM
yoshi's Avatar
Third gear
Male
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 156
Thanks: 1
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Default

Hi gumball,

its just the blue n me with the usb port I'm afraid (standard on the lounge & sport spec 500's).

Yoshi
__________________
Introducing....tiddler: 1.2 sport, pasadobla red, 16" 5-O spoke alloys,, side rubbing strips,chrome kit & door mirrors, air con, head restraints & italian flag wing badges K5 00X he's here!!!
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 6th May 2008, 10:52 PM
gumball's Avatar
Third gear
Male
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: east anglia
Posts: 104
Thanks: 2
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Oh ok, it's a retro car after all so i'll just have to use yee old retro cds
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:48 AM.