EDIT: SOLD OUT ALREADY
NewEgg shellshocker deal today only.
Might need to be a member to get the deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171970
Good for transferring files to/from your phone from the computer.
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NewEgg shellshocker deal today only.
Might need to be a member to get the deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171970
Good for transferring files to/from your phone from the computer.
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Is this a USB 2.0?
These new(ish) usb / micro usb flash drives are incredibly handy. I've had a 32 GB Transcend for a few weeks and I was actually just thinking about ordering another one (but I think I'm going to grab this http://www.amazon.com/Leef-microSD-...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1412384512&sr=1-1&keywords=leef instead, because I've got something like four 32 GB micro sd cards that I'm not really using atm). For anyone who hasn't seen these, basically they conform to the WYSIWYG standard: it's a super tiny-ass flash drive with a regular USB connector on one end and a micro usb connector on the other. Most have some kind of cap or cover on one or both ends. For me at least, an always keep it here policy is essential, or it's pretty much immediately lost; the Transcend drive was the smallest I could find which is 1.1 in long, no wider/taller than a usb port, and has a cap over the micro usb side. I often download ROMS and such onto it from my computer for transfer to my phone (or you can even flash files straight from it in TWRP!) I also copy some backups to it (i.e. a copy of my Titanium Backup folder as well as a nandroid or two). The fact that this type of drive exists is seriously the only reason that I'd be able to use a phone that doesn't have an external sd slot (Nexus 6?). In fact, this is my tentative plan if I ever end up getting a device like that: use FolderMount to move huge obb and data files for all large games to the flash drive (FolderMount moves the file and creates a symlink in your local Android folder), then if I want to play a game just plug in the drive and mount the linked folder... I haven't tried this yet, but pretty sure it would work as you can move / link files to wherever you want.
Anyway, just wanted to let people unfamiliar with these drives what they're like, and that I find mine extremely useful. I've seen different brands on sale on Amazon and they're priced pretty reasonably regardless. If you're going to pick one up, I'd just recommend getting one with a small loop so you can attach some kind of string or something (actually attached mine to a string with a headphone port plug on it... not that I carry it around like that, but I could...) I misplaced mine once, and pretty much assumed it had slipped through a slice in the space-time-continuum (did I mention that they're very small?) but fortunately found it about a week later when I moved a big recliner looking for something else.
In conclusion, I highly approve of these drives, and would recommend one to anyone who is in the habit of storing digital files :good:
Oh, BTW, that Sandisk drive in the link is usb 2.0, but there are versions that are usb 3.0. I found this Kingston 3.0 drive on the Amazon page for the Sandisk one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIXJ0OU/ref=twister_B00MFJ6G20 nice, only $15, and I like that form factor better than that of the Sandisk. Not.... sure... I... can... resist.........
UPDATE (killer deal!: I just threw down an order for that leef adapter I linked to, AND grabbed this guy: Corsair Flash Voyager GO 64GB USB3.0 micro USB OTG Flash Drive for Android devices The listed price was only $33 (& prime) which sounded pretty good to me! However, when I went and checked out... I have no idea why and it doesn't say anything about this on the product page, but below that drive when I checked out it said "promotion applied: -$7.51", so I just scored that sweet 64 GB usb 3 / micro-usb for about $26! So if anyone else is interested in picking up one of those, seems like now's an excellent time to do so, but I'm curious if anyone else picks one up if they get that "promotion" as well (didn't put in a code, didn't say anything about it on the page, so possible that it was just some credit in my account or something, but I really don't think so....) So if you check that out, post back please whether or not you got a surprise $7 off or not, hopefully it applies for everyone!
I believe you must have gotten a credit somehow. I am a prime member and when I went to check out no discount for me. Good find though.
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I believe you must have gotten a credit somehow. I am a prime member and when I went to check out no discount for me. Good find though.
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Ah, interesting. Thanks for the reply... there's only one way I can think of that I might have earned some credit: you guys know that Amazon finally released a Prime Instant Video app for Android? Yeah, neither did I until I saw an article yesterday... you have to install it via the regular Amazon shopping app... kind of bizarre... Anyway, it's ok (def better than nothing). No chromecast and I think it's only available for certain devices (N3 :good and no tablet version yet (tried sideloading the apk on my Note 8, but it just gave me a message that I need the new tablet version of the (regular, not app store) app, which isn't out yet. Anyway the article said that you could get 100 free credits(?) or something (I never install the Amazon App Store, but I thought those coins / credits / whatevers were only good for apps and such. Anyway, if that's what it is.... wow. That was the most profitable episode of Flight of the Concords that I played on my phone with the volume down while I did something else! Shrug... definitely still a great drive at an excellent price. Just don't lose that sucker!
Really hope they add CCast... Amazon's got a reasonably solid library, which I never use because I'm just not down with watching media in a browser window. Suppose I could cast screen cast the show onto my TV or MHL, but will probably wait till I finish off my own 7 TB ripped media library and every single thing on Netflix first. Maybe I can just straight up cast it by then
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Has anybody tried the square up Credit Card Reader on this tablet? SquareUp.com?
I can't get it to work, But the sound in my tablet is Screwed up anyway.
Running vegan beta 3 here, unable to get square to work either. G tab recognizes the reader, but it just keeps asking to swipe the card again.
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Has anybody tried the square up Credit Card Reader on this tablet? SquareUp.com?
I can't get it to work, But the sound in my tablet is Screwed up anyway.
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Just an update to anyone curious, I hooked up headphones while running the square app on my phone, and get no audio - doing the same on the g tablet, I hear audio pops constantly. If we can't get square to work on this, we'll be exchanging it for a galaxy tab (which is really too bad, otherwise we love the g tablet!)
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It doesn't work for me either, though I'm not really surprised. The kernels we're using on these tablets aren't exactly optimized for the hardware.
You shouldn't have any issues with the Galaxy tablet. Square works great with my Samsung Fascinate.
dumb questions... what do you use "square up" for?
Square is a CreditCard reader that plugs into the headphone jack. It's basically the end of checks! for example - if you are selling something on craigs list you can take a credit card as payment, instead of taking a check that could bounce.
If your kids are running a lemon-aid stand, they could take credit cards! no monthly fees, no start up costs - just 2.8% + 15cents for swiped cards
It's really pretty amazing considering a new credit card machine would normally costs thousands of dollars
Well, since time is running out I think we'll switch to the Galaxy Tab. And yeah, I'm running a Vibrant Galaxy S, and my partner has an Epic - but it's just more convenient to have our customers signing on something bigger than our phones
Yeah, if you have any need for it, Square is great. The card reader just uses audio, so it can (technically) work on anything with a 3.5mm jack, it doesn't even give me access to the credit card information after I've swiped the card (protecting the purchaser). It emails you a receipt if you'd like, which contains a google map of where you made the purchase at.
I hope to be back with another Viewsonic G Tablet at some time though, great piece of hardware, and hands down the best early android tab out there, and viewsonic seems really dedicated to it as well. Despite me having Samsung, they're not the best in keeping up with Android OS updates.
-m.
I am trying to load the Square up app on TNT lite but it won't show up in the market. Any idea how I need my device set up to make it appear?
I am not aware of any machine costing that much.
My cc reader / swiper at my busines cost a couple of hundred.
Never mind, did the market fix again and now it works.
Please report back if you can get the reader to work.
I forget the technical explanation for it, but someone on the Square forums explained it while the forums existed (they've since moved or disappeared, I have no idea).
Don't quote me on this, but it seems to be a hardware problem. The Square reader is compatible with phones/devices that have a certain number of conductor rings on a headphone jack (4?), as most commonly audio devices that use the same port have less rings.
I guess the extra ring enables Square to interface properly with their reader, so if the device/phone doesn't have the 4 rings, you'll encounter problems. Their website FAQ under "Is my device supported with Square?" (can't post outside links, sorry) hints at it being hardware compatibility, so those with incompatible hardware will have to either wait till they release an updated reader or some other method.
It needs the mic input in the headphone jack...thats where the input comes from.
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Square up works on my Motorola Xoom. Its pretty cool bought from Apple store. Paid 9.95. In side the box was a 10.00 gift card. I've used it twice all ready and it's great. they do the Pay-pal thing with making 2 deposits in to your checking account. The app is in the app store got it last night.
Mine works on my Droid X. Hadn't tried on my Gtab, probably will need it tonight though. I had trouble even getting the app until I switched to VeganGinger.
Will post later if it works or not.
Did you get Square Up to run on your G? I can't even get it to load on mine and I can't see it in the android market. What did you have to do to get it to install?
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htc flyer can support micro sd 64gb?!
I think all 64 gb micro SD are sdxc and I think the flyer only supports up to 32gb sdhc.
That is correct in theory, however it appears that most devices that state mini-SDHC (32GB max) compatibility work with SDXC, so it might be worth a try.
Wish I had one to try
I try mini sd 32gb and work in flyer.
any body try 64gb on flyer ?!
I wouldn't think so but you never know until you try it I guess. You might try reading here before purchasing one though - http://www.androidcentral.com/sandisk-announces-64gb-microsdxc-card-dont-get-too-excited
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I think micro sd 64gb not work with flyer.
anyway ... if anybody try this ... plz comment here.
I think if you have that many videos that you actually want to keep you have more serious issues..............
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I think if you have that many videos that you actually want to keep you have more serious issues..............
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Lol, I have more music that that never mind videos and audiobooks. Pretty sure by the way she described here usage butterflygirl could easily fill one too.
Yes it's too much to listen to all together, but you can never tell in advance what you'll be in the mood for.
Yeah you are right, I have a music collection that's over 25 Gb, but I pared it down to 16 Gb for travel because there other stuff I will never listen to.
I have the best part of half a terrabyte of music. That is WAY more than anyone could feasibly listen to even on a very long trip for sure but I have a tendency to listen to a track or two from an album at random and move on, so it's hard to pare it down properly. If I could use OTG it would solve any problems but for now I make a day-by-day decision what to transfer from the Cloud/PC and have a few 32GB SD cards so it's no really a big deal anyway.
@globatron
Yep, butterflygirl could fill up that space. I have 12gb of manga alone....
Contest!!!
Let's see who can fill up the most space on their Flyer!
Ready, Go!
I'm surprised no one has pressed on USB host. I see random reports that people have it on their Flyer but so far no dedicated method for making it work.
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I'm surprised no one has pressed on USB host. I see random reports that people have it on their Flyer but so far no dedicated method for making it work.
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I will start playing with usb host when I have Honeycomb. If I don't see HC soon in US, then I will probably try globatron's method.
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I'm surprised no one has pressed on USB host. I see random reports that people have it on their Flyer but so far no dedicated method for making it work.
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Easy with source, just compile the module. I'm seeing nothing at all on the usb bus when I try with HC and I'm not bothered enough to blind port it.
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Easy with source, just compile the module. I'm seeing nothing at all on the usb bus when I try with HC and I'm not bothered enough to blind port it.
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As near as I can tell (with my limited ability) USB host seems to be working on the RC of HoneyComb (as used in FlyHoney) but, is not working on the final release.
I'll pop Nicki a note and see if he compiled something or if it was in the beta base. If he has things set up to compile the module it should be pretty simple to get this up and running.
Any word from Nicki on USB host?
Forgot to ask when the source landed, it is there...just seems the HTC have taken strange interpretation of the OTG standard. I was fiddling at it a bit yesterday and I can get it to go into OTG mode but it doesn't detect any attached device.
Im installing my tablet in my cars dash,
Im trying to find a Micro sd card extension cable so that I can easily connect a memory card to the tablet without taking the whole dash apart.
The dash kit I bought came with a couple regular SD extension cables which do me no good. I have no luck searching for these cables online. All I can find are wholesalers and I dont need 1,000 of them.
Anyone know where to find one? Maybe they are called something different than micro sd extension cable or something.
Wow
the only SD extension cables I've seen have been really pricy. I've never seen micro SD extension cables.
I know this isn't what you're looking for, but the app Wifi filetransfer / wifi file explorer pro will at least let you transfer files to the card/tablet while it's installed.
Not perfect, but better then nothing.
Hi,
I'm currently looking for the same thing as I installed my old HTC HD2 in my car and need to access easily the microsd...
I'll keep you updated if I find anything.
As said above, Wifi File Explorer Pro works great. I use it on my phone often.
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Or sugarsync or dropbox , etc. much easier than a cable.............
I ended up trying the "software data cable" app and it worked really well.
I had been using drop box for ebooks, apk's, music etc.. but larger files took way to long to upload, I had no idea there was better ways.
Thanks
That app is far more clunky than ES File Explorer for Android, but it gets the job done.
Hi, I'm looking also this extension card cable and I've seen this:
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Micro-S...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item19d0051fdf
Do you think it can help?
it's not for a table, it's too avoid disassemble the device.
Thnks.
wow good find. Im also going to install my view in my card. I dont need this for that though because I am going to make it removable, though that thing is pretty cool.
You can get better and cheaper here....... if you are willing to buy 1000 at a whack...
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/micro-sd-card-extension-cable.html
I finally found mine here:
http://www.jqsabers.com/parts/
You have to scroll down to find it.
Yes don't know how I went here as it is a Star Wars fan site
Ordered one extension cable, works great on my HD2!
Thanks for the link...gonna dashmount my old Sensation 4G as a media player (otherwise useless since T-Mobile changed their roaming policies). I'm ordering two...because I'll probably destroy the first one while trying to adapt it to let me use full-size SD cards as the media.
http://www.intomobile.com/2014/02/13/easiest-way-transfer-media-files-smartphonetablet-computer
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive comes with a regular USB port on one hand, and a microUSB one – on the other. So when you want to move some files from your mobile device, simply connect the SanDisk’s device to a microUSB port and copy all the photos and videos you want. Then, connect the same device using a regular USB port to a computer and make a local copy of those files.
I disagree. I don't think it's purpose is to move files between PC and phone. I think it's about having a pendrive that's also accessible via phone. Plus connecting the phone to YOUR computer is easy enough, but it's not that simple in libraries, airports, other people's houses etc. If I was using a pendrive I'd buy it. But I don't.
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http://www.intomobile.com/2014/02/13/easiest-way-transfer-media-files-smartphonetablet-computer
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive comes with a regular USB port on one hand, and a microUSB one – on the other. So when you want to move some files from your mobile device, simply connect the SanDisk’s device to a microUSB port and copy all the photos and videos you want. Then, connect the same device using a regular USB port to a computer and make a local copy of those files.
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I would its like the same as using a USB OTG cable but not having to have the cable
for the price, I'd rather just get a normal flash drive thats cheaper and use the otg cable. I already have one, and it's not really inconvenient.
If you have proper cables and don't mind carrying them, then this is kind of redundant, if you don't have cables, then this is as simple as it gets, albeit little more expensive. But frankly, I would never use it just to copy files to computer, the cable comes with phone for free and nothing beats dragging files with mouse from one drive to another on the computer. But if you want to backup your files or make room for new on the go, then I could see this as being useful.
I ask because you could use something like airdroid or something.
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Yeah, but that will only work if you have:
1. good signal
2. really unlimited data plan.
Personally I don't see reason to backup few small files, since you can get SD card for cheap and store it on the phone memory and SD card as backup. I'm talking for example about being on vacation and actually running out of memory due to picture and video taking, where you need to offload gigabytes of data, where good signal and unlimited data could be completely out of question. Actually I may be taking trip to China this summer and could be facing this particular issue for real and any cloud type solution is not going to work at all. On my home turf I have access to computers daily, so again cloud services are pretty much useless, even if I had unlimited data, which I don't. I know Google and others are trying to sell us on cloud storage solutions, instead of physical storage, but in certain situations above limitations can not be overcome.
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Yeah, but that will only work if you have:
1. good signal
2. really unlimited data plan.
Personally I don't see reason to backup few small files, since you can get SD card for cheap and store it on the phone memory and SD card as backup. I'm talking for example about being on vacation and actually running out of memory due to picture and video taking, where you need to offload gigabytes of data, where good signal and unlimited data could be completely out of question. Actually I may be taking trip to China this summer and could be facing this particular issue for real and any cloud type solution is not going to work at all. On my home turf I have access to computers daily, so again cloud services are pretty much useless, even if I had unlimited data, which I don't. I know Google and others are trying to sell us on cloud storage solutions, instead of physical storage, but in certain situations above limitations can not be overcome.
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I use airdroid about 4-5 times/day. I log in using the web interface and transfer files from my laptop to my device. If the device is sitting next to my laptop, how bad can the signal be?
Hey, I posted this in that other thread about the New Egg deal for the 32 GB usb 2 / micro-usb drive, but I just kept editing my post, and I added this "update" to it at about 2 last night, so thought I should just go ahead and make a new topic since that deal was phenomenal so thought I'd make a new topic to make sure that I got the word out about this. I'm going to c/p/e(dit) my other post. Now, don't interpret this as me condoning cross-posting... just making a one-time exception since I'm answering (well, two) questions: 1) "I have 65,000 1kb text files that I NEED to copy onto my phone... What's the fastest way to do that?? and 2) "So I really want the Nexus 6, but how can I cope without an external SD??" (That's the main reason I'm just going to paste most of that other post, I already have a drive like this so I explained what they're like, as well as how I think that I personally would be able to cope with just internal storage).
After pretty thoroughly checking out the flash options on Amazon, I came across this guy: Corsair Flash Voyager GO 64GB USB3.0 micro USB OTG Flash Drive for Android devices which cost only $33 (& prime) according to the page, which sounded pretty good to me... it seems like even regular usb 2 64 GB drives (w/o the micro-sd connector) go for a bit more than that. So I then went and checked out with that and a couple of other things... I noticed on the invoice below that item it said "promotion applied: -$7.51". I have no idea what the promotion is and it doesn't say anything about this on the product page and it's pretty clearly significantly on sale already, I didn't enter a code or anything... it just showed up, bringing the price for a seriously awesome 64 GB flash drive down to about $26! I mean, if you NEEDED a flash drive and had to grab one from a pharmacy or something, that'd probably get you maybe 16 gigs from a mid-tier manufacturer.... I going to explain (umm, paste) these drives a bit if anyone hasn't seen them, my current main use for it, and thoughts on how it could be used on a device with only internal storage.
Ok, I wrote all of this before scouring Amazon and finding that deal: These new(ish) usb / micro usb flash drives are incredibly handy. I've had a 32 GB Transcend for a few weeks and I was actually just thinking about ordering another one. For anyone who hasn't seen these drives, basically they conform to the WYSIWYG standard: it's a super tiny-ass flash drive with a regular USB connector on one end and a micro usb connector on the other (as you can See. and then decide if that's something you want to Get... ) Most have some kind of cap or cover on one or both ends. For me at least, an always keep it here policy is essential, or it's pretty much immediately lost; the Transcend drive was the smallest I could find which is 1.1 in long, no wider/taller than a usb port, and has a cap over the micro usb side. I often download ROMS and such onto it from my computer for transfer to my phone (or you can even flash files straight from it in TWRP!) I also copy some backups to it (i.e. a copy of my Titanium Backup folder as well as a nandroid or two). The fact that this type of drive exists is seriously the only reason that I'd be able to use a phone that doesn't have an external sd slot (Nexus 6?). In fact, this is my tentative plan if I ever end up getting a device like that: use FolderMount to move huge obb and data files for all large games to the flash drive (FolderMount moves the file and creates a symlink in your local Android folder), then if I want to play a game just plug in the drive and mount the linked folder... I haven't tried this yet, but pretty sure it would work as you can move / link files to wherever you want.
Anyway, just wanted to let people unfamiliar with these drives what they're like, and that I find mine extremely useful. I've seen different brands on sale on Amazon and they're priced pretty reasonably regardless. If you're going to pick one up, I'd just recommend getting one with a small loop so you can attach some kind of string or something (actually attached mine to a string with a headphone port plug on it... not that I carry it around like that, but I could...) I misplaced mine once, and pretty much assumed it had slipped through a slice in the space-time-continuum (did I mention that they're very small?) but fortunately found it about a week later when I moved a big recliner looking for something else.
In conclusion, I highly approve of these drives, and would recommend one to anyone who is in the habit of storing digital files
Again, I'm pretty confused by that "promotion" cash back, and I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in one of these receives the same. You still pretty much can't beat this one at $33, but I was sort of debating between this and something else, since I already have one, but If I knew that 64 gigs was only $27 I could have skipped all that! If anyone checks it out, post back if that promotion showed up for you at checkout or not. If you don't get it, call and ask what's up... say "you know someone who ordered it on 10/4 (@ around two) and had an unexpected promotion for $7.51 off, but he had no idea why and checked the product page where it definitely didn't mention a promotion when he made the order... so... uhh... hook it up!" Hope it works out for anyone whose interest is piqued!
I went to check out and didn't see any discount applied. Could something else in your cart been discounted? Good price anyway.Thanks for the review.
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I went to check out and didn't see any discount applied. Could something else in your cart been discounted? Good price anyway.Thanks for the review.
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No prob man, I'm almost positive the discount was taken from the Corsair drive. I ordered 4 things which were split into 3 shipments. The one with the drive also contains this guy: Leef Access microSD Card Reader with microUSB 2.0 Connector for Android which looks mighty handy itself, especially since I have a stack of four 32 gig micro sd cards lying around. That thing only cost $9.99 and the promotion was right below the 64 gig drive on the invoice. I have a possible theory which I just typed up in the thread about the similar 32 gig drive but its kind of long and highly conspiratorial... it involved a promotion to get 100 coins or something for downloading the new Amazon Instant Video app (yes you heard correctly!) Oddly you have to download the instant video app through the Amazon (shopping, not App Store) and it's pretty bare bones (and not yet available for tablets), no CCast of course, but hey, it's about freakin time! Anyway, I thought whatever I "earned" (via playing an episode of Flight of the Concords while I put my phone down and did something else) were only good for games and such... and why did it say "promotion" instead of "credit"?? I might call them up just to quell my curiosity.
Oh, one more piece of advice about these drives; I like the style of the Corsair and I already have a super tiny one. However, If you want a smaller form-factor, check out the Kingston 64 GB usb 3. It's only a few bucks more than this one, but that one's about 1 inch long, like the one I have, as opposed to this one which is (an almost unwieldy) 4 in long.