Which is better? A 1G or a 4G thumb drive?

@jazelann (112)
Philippines
December 22, 2009 5:38am CST
I'm a student and planning to buy a flash drive, I don't know if I will buy a flash drive that has a small capacity, or a large one. This is why, If a 4g thumb drive, has been eaten by viruses trojans, worms, etc., I will loose everything! But for a 1G thumb drive, It won't be able to break my heart if I loose a little. But I would be able to get a discount if I'll buy a 4G!! What will I do?
6 responses
Amorti
@Amorti (200)
• Turkey
22 Dec 09
Go for the 4G. We need more and more space each day, so after a couple of months you will regret that 1G. Moreover you can have further discounts for higher capacities. If i were you i would choose some 16G - 32G instead. Oh and the virus thing; scan your drive periodically and try not to plug it into public computers so often, then you will have no reason to worry ;)
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
Sadly, I can only afford up to 4G, and I will need to plug it to our computers inside our school! and those computers are like a virus field! I hate it,. haha.
Amorti
@Amorti (200)
• Turkey
22 Dec 09
Then buy the one with highest capacity you can afford ;) Trust me, you will need that. Apart from scanning your drive, make copies of your important files to your personal computer as well. I use 500Gs all around and if i can handle it so can you ;)
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
500Gs?? that's a lot! I think I can handle that! I will use my money from myLot to buy the highest capacity I could get. Thanks amorti! *thinking: when will I ever get to cash-out here? haha
benny128
@benny128 (3615)
•
22 Dec 09
well depends what your using it for if its for photo's and large files then go for the 4g, if all your going to store is the odd picture and mostly text documents then personally you have no need for a 4g so I'd go for the 1g plus be a little bit cheaper. It all depends on what your using it for and your budget.
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
budget! thanks benny! I knew it would really depend on my budget. =). I'm thinking of buying a 4G and a 1G. Christmas is almost here.. *cash gifts! woohoo!
emdee
@mdvarghese (1789)
• Bangalore, India
22 Dec 09
Your logic for 1GB is fine. But it is better to buy a 4 GB or 8 GB.
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
thanks so much mdvarghese! I will buy a 4G, because I won't be able to afford an 8G
ramaswamyvtkv
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
22 Dec 09
buy only 4gb pen drive. think positively.
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
3 votes or 4g now! Thanks for your advice guys!
nautilus33
@nautilus33 (1827)
•
22 Dec 09
You should buy a 4GB flash drive, just because it has a bigger capacity, and you will see, that 1GB is not enough
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
2 votes for 4G drive! okay, I will choose whatever got the highest vote. But my problem would be ---VIRUSES.
chriszh22
@chriszh22 (432)
• China
22 Dec 09
I would choose 4G flash drive, sure you'll get a discount, nowdays files are getting larger and larger, we'll always feel your drive is not big enough when using. Make sure often scan the virus will prevent the virus lol
jazelann
@jazelann (112)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
yes, how come they became larger that fast? Just years ago, 4 or 3, when VGA cameras for mobile phones are out, picture file sizes are like, less than 100kb, but now, one picture will be equal or more than 2MB! Okay, okay, myLotters got me convinced. I will buy a 4G.