subject: Various Types of Data Storage USB Drives [print this page] Various Types of Data Storage USB Drives Various Types of Data Storage USB Drives
Size of the memory
Depending upon the amount of data a USB storage device can hold, you can get a variety of drives falling under different price ranges. If you have a lot of data to store, a drive with a large memory size is the right choice for you. The price range of a USB drive increases with its memory size. However, if you could compromise on some other features like looks and security; you can also get a second hand USB drive with required memory at a reasonable price. The popular memory sizes available in USB data storage devices are 128MB, 512MB, 1GB, 256MB, 16GB, and 32GB.
Casing Material
The USB storage drives can also be categorized on the basis of material used in making them. There are a variety of materials used in casing of USB storage drives. Some of these are rubber, plastic, and stainless steel. All types of casings have their own features, advantages, and disadvantages. The price of the drives also differs on the basis of casing used to cover its circuits. There are also USB storage drives that come in waterproof casings. These drives are a little expensive as they provide extra protection from water damage.
Appearance
Although there are many important points to be considered before buying a USB drive, some people mainly concentrate on its looks. There are people who prefer to have a USB storage drive with cool and trendy looks. Such people mainly carry USB drives for casual use like storing music or pictures etc. Those who buy USB drives for technical or business purposes usually concentrate on memory size as they have a lot of data to be handled. There are various types of stylish USB drives available in the markets that are categorized on the basis of their color combinations and looks.
Other types
The other categories of USB drives are basic types and smart USB drives. Basic USB storage drives are very basic models with simple circuit boards and functions. On the other hand, smart USB drives are not only used for storage purposes but also have inbuilt softwares that can be used to perform other functions like messaging and browsing etc. The USB storage drives can also be categorized on the basis of their structures and use.
