Questions on EagleTec USB Nano Flash Drive

Hi

I know some of you got this tiny usb flash drive over a year ago. I have a student who just got a S910 and thought this would be the best way to go.

I see that they now have listed a 16GB size. I don't remember that size being available when this subject first came up. What sizes GB did you guys end up getting? I'm wondering if the 16GB model is the same size as the other models or if it is bigger in size and perhaps protrudes more than desired.

I see it only goes up to Windows Vista. What do you think about that issue?

http://usb.brando.com/eagletec-usb-nano-flash-drive_p00892c041d15.html

I see they also have a new version that supports Windows 7. It appears to be the same size. The 16GB are temorarily out of stock. I imagine a 4 or 8GB should be more than plenty.

http://usb.brando.com/buffalo-usb-nano-flash-drive_p1919c41d15.html

I suppose it would be best to get the new Buffalo version.

Here's the original thread for those that missed out on this topic.

http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthread..._pro#Post278641

I had talked with Randy Sherwood after he got his and he said it was great.

For those that got one, which one did you get and what are your thoughts on it.

Thanx
Scott

Apparently they are all 5 mm. I see the 16GB was initially going to sell for $135 vs the $57 now. I guess it depends where they were made and where the distributor was located. It mentions it was going to be out of Japan on this site. I think they actually come from Hong Kong now.

http://www.eclecticelectronics.net/news/...d-easy-to-lose/

Hi Scott - I couldn't be happier w/this drive! It's sooo small and unobtrusive. It's so tiny that I have a lanyard hanging on it to keep me from losing it when I detach it. I got the 4GB version and it is just fantastic. Very durable construction and sticks out maybe 1/4" from the USB port - doesn't even clear the lip on the back of the S910.

Works great I love mine... get it!

Quite small, yet perfect size especially for boards with the usb port in the back. I'm in for the 4GB Buffalo brand.

I'm not sure if the S910 or any other arranger is capabale of reading a 16GB Flash drive, maybe someone could verify?

Larry, I use an Eagletech 8gig with the Roland Prelude...I am pretty sure the Prelude would read the 16 gig too, but the Prelude is limited to 999 songs..If they were all wave files it would use the extended size, but normally with MP3 and SMF's...8 is enough

I use the 4-gig Eagle brand, which is far more space than I'll ever need. And, as Larry stated, it fits nicely within the keyboard's recessed area, which makes it almost like having a built-in HD in my PSR-3000.

Cheers,

Gary

+1

It's ironic that I just ran one of mine through the washing machine. Haven't tried it yet. I guess I should let it dry out first.
I had left it in my shirt pocket, without the cover on it, just to be sure it got completely clean I guess.
DonM

I dried it with the hair dryer, inserted into computer. At first it wouldn't recognize it, but I kept trying different slots and finally the computer read it. I copied all the files into a folder on the PC, but I think they were already on there in various places.
They were backups to Midjay, Audya, E50 and E80 plus library of styles, lyrics, midi files and MP3s.
I'll let the drive alone for a couple of days and try it again.
Anyway, nothing of value was lost and it seems the drive may not have been damaged.
DonM

I have the original 8gb and it has worked perfectly every time. It never leaves the s910 USB port unless I use it in my PC to edit or add something. You'll never use 16gb with an arranger unless you load up with mp3 or pictures.