PNY Attaché 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - P-FD32GATT03-GE

7 years of service, the usb flash drive began to malfunction recently and corrupted some files. I was able to transfer most files and save them elsewhere but took about 3 Hours to transfer 20 gigs.Can't complain because the usb drive was constantly plugged in for years on our PC. This product was way past it's usable life and had a 1YR warranty but happily it lasted till it's honorable death 6 years later after warranty expiration.

Honestly, these days we do need to have more reliable backups for our computer, especially when it breaks down. But personally, that is much easier said than done. Hard to believe that more of us have preferred to backup our files on cloud storage software like MS Office 365. But some of us just want a simple backup drive where we could easily secure our most important files. That is why getting a USB drive has became just as important over the past few years. But honestly, they have gotten bigger and less-expensive for your most important files and projects. This USB Drive from PNY is actually one that works down to the tee. Here, I could easily store all of my music files that I have stored on my computer without a flaw. While I do wish though it could have saved the files at a faster speed, considered that USB 2.0 is good, but needs to improve over time. Still, I like this USB Drive a lot, and I definitely recommend this over cloud software that can cost you a arm & a leg.Price: B 1/2+Convenience & Setup: B 1/2-Storage: BOverall: B

Me duro bastante tiempo

Well I've been a loyal PNY product user for over 10 years, and I can honestly say, that their products have been reliable, functional, and have lasted the test of time. So as both of my 32GB flash drives approached maximum capacity, I found myself sifting through the web, in search of two 64GB replacements, at a reasonable price.The price of memory is such a fickle thing theses days.... Much like buying a new car, what costs a fortune today, is worth just pennies tomorrow. Not wanting to pay a king's ransom, I managed to locate a distributer that was selling PNY 64GB Attaché USB Flash Drives for approximately $74 each. I bought two flash drives, from the merchant, and anxiously awaited their arrival.When they showed up at my door, I found that PNY had made a few changes to their Attaché USB Flash Drive product line, since my last purchase.1. The 64GB Flash Drives no longer have a LED activity indicator of any sort on the drive. I'm not quite sure how they expect anyone to know when their flash drive is being accessed. I, like many other users have come to expect, utilize, and some even require an activity light of some sort on their external devices. This omission was a major disappointment.2. Over the years, I've found it necessary to reformat external storage devices, such as flash drives, and start fresh. This worked fine with both of my PNY 32GB Flash Drives, going all the way back to my first 256MB Flash Drive. Well this functionality has got an added rub with the 64GB Flash Drive. Apparently, the 64GB Flash Drive utilizes the exFAT system, which requires a patch/driver from Microsoft, before your Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 machine can `handle' the drive properly. Sort of pain, and no mention of this added requirement on the documentation or packaging the flash drive came in.3. Lastly is the cheaper case & USB dust sleeve. The case is noticeably cheaper in heft. Seems like PNY elected to go with a cheaper grade of plastic, while at the same time updated their design to incorporate a capless dust sleeve. I say sleeve, since it clearly only protects the sides of the USB plug, but not the connections on the end - the most important part of the drive! They undoubtedly chose this course, like many other manufacturers, to eliminate the problem of lost flash drive caps. A capless system would be fine, if the connections of the USB Plug were afforded some degree of protection.While it may sound like I've blasted the PNY 64GB Flash Drive, it still has its place. However, the short comings of the new design - no LED activity indicator, cheaper case, and only partial protection for the USB Plug do affect its versatility & reliability; especially if it's used as a daily worker.A decent Case Logic case, would be a good & highly recommended compliment, to the transport & integrity of this flash drive. At the very least, it would give the USB Plug some much needed protection, while prolonging the life of the flash drive.

I have to say that I'm very pleased with this purchase because it was such a cheap price ($12.99) for a USB that holds 32 GBs - I saw this exact PNY USB on sale from Best Buy and it was going for $24.99 on sale and the regular price was $54.99. Anyway, I've had it about a week and have transferred about 15 GBs of files (mainly movies/TV shows/pictures, etc.) and have had no trouble with it reading or writing either to a PC or Mac.I also like the compactness and the unique cover that it has because I have lost more tops to USBs than I can count and this design makes it almost impossible to lose the top. Although, like others have said, you have to be careful with the actual socket that plugs into your computer or device because it's exposed. And the hole for the key ring is a bit small but it will fit a small or maybe a medium size key ring, but I'm not sure how strong the plastic is that it won't break anytime soon. But so far so good.Now for the things things that I don't like: 1) It's definitely not the fastest (I transferred 6 GBs in roughly 30 minutes) USB 2.0 I've had but you can't complain because the size and price more than makes up for that. 2) I wish the plastic top you slide down to expose the socket had a little notch at the bottom that would hold the plastic piece in place when in use. 3) A little indicator light when in use would be helpful but then it would add to the cost so I understand the decision to not add a light.But even with those negatives I'm still very happy with my purchase of this 32 GB PNY USB 2.0, and I hope I get much use from it for a very long time. I just wish I had bought one or two more (the price went up slightly) because I could always use more portable storage for quick and easy access to share movies/TV shows, etc.P.S. In the one Crystal Disk Mark test I ran I was getting between 6-8 Mbps write speed.

Great storage space for pictures, etc. Always nice to have a couple on hand.

Exactly like advertised, good price.

Minha única critica é que o produto diz ser de 64 GB mas na configuração diz que só tem 62 GB. Não será motivo de devolução ou cancelamento da compra mas é bom deixar explicado para aquele que se sente lesado por qualquer coisa.

Used these as Unraid OS drives, work well.I’ve had 1 go bad after over a year of always on use. I’d say that’s pretty good.

Buen producto

Le système qui permet de glisser la protection USB est très difficile à utiliser, il faut forcer comme un pot de cornichons.. le débit est la moitié de ce qui est annoncé.

Little Expensive