Saving Things

[Sark79]

I have another question concerning computers. Can we have a new section on Blonde ' Computing tips for idiots ' 

Ok, here goes. Sorry if I get the language wrong here.

On the Gadget show recently, I saw a little card type thingy. By connecting this card to the laptop the guy was able to save files, ect. It is similar to a disk, but connects to the same port as my printer/MP3/mouse ect.

I want to be able to save essays,ect and move them around between my laptop and a stationary computer.

Can anyone tell me what I need to ask for, if you know what I am refering to. Also what size of card thingy do I need to be able to store around 80 pages worth of data. I think I saw something similar in Dixons, but there were 3000 people waiting to be served and I was late for my train, so couldn't wait.

Thanks

[Bongo]

USB disk drive?

They're cheap as chips, I seem to have aquired 3 of them and have no idea where they came from! (or more to the point - where i've put them...)

What kind of files do you want to store on there? word docs?

[Colchester Kev]

what you are after is a  "gigaloptic terminus plate"  just ask in PC World, they will point you in the right direction .

[Sark79]

Yea, like microsoft word docs , Bongo.

It fits into the USB and you are able to move it around between computers after saving something.

ty  

[Sark79]

Doohhhh.  eh?   I think you are having a joke, Kev :-)

away and eat some pies 

[Colchester Kev]

Funny you should say that, i am at the moment having my supper .... large mug of coffee and a couple of pork pies with pickle  .... MMMMMmmmmmmmmm

Seriously though, it is a "gigaloptic terminus plate" that you are after, if you dont believe me, ask ifm .. he is a techy, and he will back me up

[Sark79]

Thats a terrible name. If I was a marketing man for the company that sells this thingy, I would ask my designers to come up with another name.

Are you sure we are talking about the same piece of equipment. I can't remember Suzi Perry saying that word before. I can't even pronounce it. The guy in PC world will think I have been on the becks.

[madasahatstand]

i got one for my work for my work. its a little beetle shape with a usb connection. its a cool wee gismo. i think its called memory stick

mad

[Bongo]

Yeah, just ask for a USB keyring drive and they should know what you mean

Word docs aren't big so I imagine most sizes will work for you (can't think i've ever seen one below 16meg and that was a while ago).

Although you probably want to check all the prices out as it's probably better value to get a bigger one while you're at it!

Just had a look online and it seems a 128 meg drive can be had for £10 and 256meg for £15.

[Sark79]

I appreciate your help Bongo and Mad. I will look for one tommorow when I am in town.

Thanks

I knew you were at it Kev, I was about to do a search on the internet for the 'gigaloptic terminus plate'. Then I thought to myself, no sane business owner would ever produce a device for the public with a name like that. Nice try though :-)

[Solver]

Don't spend too much.  You can save yourself a fortune online with these things.

http://www.directusbstore.com/cnb/shop/directusbstore?productID=383&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=19

I got a 2gb one of these but it sounds to me like the cheap £13.99 128MB will do you.

Stu

[Bongo]

Cheaper here:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Corsair.html

And that was just the first place i looked...

[Colchester Kev]

I knew you were at it Kev, I was about to do a search on the internet for the 'gigaloptic terminus plate'. Then I thought to myself, no sane business owner would ever produce a device for the public with a name like that. Nice try though :-)

Well it entertained my small mind lol

[Robert HM]

www.gigalopticterminusplate.com

Try that, you can get a gigabyte for about £15













OK I have stretched the joke a bit now.

[Sark79]

I actually looked at your site, Robert. That is how bad I am with computers. :-)  .  For a minute I thought I was wrong and Kev was right that a gigalopticterminusplate is a real thing.

ok, ty folks. I will search around.