Flash Drives Replacing Briefcases?

You know worldwise I don;t need to use a briefcase or a flash drive professionally and whilst I think that for most things a flash drive is fantastic I don't think that for the most part that they can do away with briefcases all together - there will always be circumstances where paper copies are needed and you cannot rely on computers always being functioning and/or available! xxx

I have a couple of flash drives, but I also have a brief case (actually it was my son's but he did not want it) because not every place has a computer. I use them because I do not have a lap top and also for saving my novel on it. I think you can use both, depending on what the purpose is. It is certainly easier than carrying a whole bunch of papers around you, and maybe getting them damp in the rain. And it is easier to steal a briefcase, rather than a flash drive that you can put on your key chain, in any one of your pockets, around your neck, etc. But carrying a briefcase does make you look more businesslike even if you hid your dvd collection in it.

I think it's worrying that everything is starting to get replaced by machines, I know they save us so much time and are lifesavers, but are we really relying heavily on machines and technology too much? I mean we survived without the technology didn't we and I for one would much prefer to carry a briefcase around with me than a machine, what if the machine goes wrong or you lose the data, plus they become prime targets for robbers, like mobile phones which can be sold on! I hate laptops and would never carry one around with me, but that's just my prerogative and I am not up with the technical gadgets coming from a guy who thought blue tooth was something to do with whales! No give me a briefcase anytime you can keep your flashy flash drives.

I love my flash drives. I find them terribly convenient as a means of carrying info...and I gotta tell you, I'm no businessman... When I was commuting for work, I always thought bulky briefcases looked cumbersome and uncomfortable. By comparison, a sleeker briefcase looked much better.

Where I work, flash drives are definitely used. It seems working at home on a laptop is quite common. I get emails that have been sent at 10:00 PM. I don't see briefcases at all interestingly enough. The thing to carry seems to be tote bags - leather or canvas, funky or plain. Also huge purses/totes. Maybe it depends on the profession since this is in the human services field.

I've noticed these little flash drives becoming an accessory on people. They wear them around their neck like life guards do with chap stick. I guess if you want to transport information from one medium to another its faster, but you can't be without the device that displays the information. Soon you see the "designated laptopper" among flash drivers. I do have a couple of them and I'll applaud their size for storing information.

Yes, worldwise, they are a very handy tool! I even use mine to carry and transfer music, as well as documents! And then I have another one that just has pictures, in it! ps- and thank you for the best response you gave me on the post about e-mail !