ecoli Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Obviously, the more information a USB key can hold, the more expensive it is. But, I was wondering if it really costs that much more to manufacture larger keys. Physically, they seem to be the same size to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 You've got to cram more of the Flash chip in that space, so it's bound to be more expensive. Just like how a laptop can have the same specs as a desktop, but be more expensive, solely because it's harder to design something that can fit all those components into such a small case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoli Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 but, if you've already got, say 512mb of memory available, how much more would it be to make double that flash chip? In terms of material cost, I can't see why it would cost that much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Because as long as you think memory is expensive to make, they can charge whatever they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaynos Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 If the 512MB takes up the same form factor, you've got to make everything half as big for a 1GB one, which would cost alot more in terms of dev (I know this isn't 100% true, but extream advantage)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doG Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 It's almost moot anymore. I bought an LG 1GB drive at Sam's for $49 3 or 4 months ago and now I see xPCGear has 1GB drives for $24. Flash drive prices are falling like a rock..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoli Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 It's almost moot anymore. I bought an LG 1GB drive at Sam's for $49 3 or 4 months ago and now I see xPCGear[/url'] has 1GB drives for $24. Flash drive prices are falling like a rock..... That's pretty good. I got a 1gb drive for free in a raffle, but I lost it. I'm looking to replace it, but I was pretty shocked by how much they're charging in stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bascule Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Look for deals on Dealtime or Slickdeals... I have a 2GB one that cost $60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have a 1GB one for £15 (~$30), got that online through scan.co.uk here's an example: http://scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=153762 although that is not what I have, just an example of a cheap 1GB USB. You should also check ebay. Make sure it's new and sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemfreak Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That's pretty good. I got a 1gb drive for free in a raffle, but I lost it. I'm looking to replace it, but I was pretty shocked by how much they're charging in stores. try this http://www.newegg.com !!!!! ps anyone know how to do a link to were it says "here or something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yeah, you want to use the URL tags. It looks like this: Click here for google[/ url] (without the space at the end) give this: Click here for google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Edge Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 If the 512MB takes up the same form factor, you've got to make everything half as big for a 1GB one, which would cost alot more in terms of dev (I know this isn't 100% true, but extream advantage)... Given a set of steppers, it is always 100 percent true. The pricing model for IC fabrication is almost identical to that in the printing and press industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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