I bought this 4GB PenDrive in June 2009. Cut to 6 months later, it is no longer recognize by my Windows XP desktop or my MacBook. I have always taken care of the PenDrive; my keychain is always in my backpack in a safe and secure spot. I have ejected it properly when using it with my desktop or MacBook at home, but when I use it at school, the computers at the lab do not let me eject the jump drive by going to "Remove Hardware". Instead, I close all files and have to just pull out the jump drive. This can explain why it died after 6 months of use, but if so, then it's a poor choice for jump drive for a college student. PROS: - Secure keyring which makes for convenient carrying - Comes in different colors - $9 for 4 GB CONS: - Broke after 6 months of frequent use (I am a Computer Science major and do use it a lot) - Cap does not stay on and when it does, it does not cover the USB (which should be the main thing you would would worry about covering) I do not recommend buying it unless you are looking for short-term use.
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