What is Pen Drive? A USB flash drive is a data storage device which has an integrated USB interface and flash memory. It is usually smaller than a standard optical disc and usually removable, easily rewritable, and sometimes more weighty than a standard hard drive. Most weigh no more than 30 grams.
HOW TO USE PENDRIVE
How do you use a pen drive? A pen drive can store all of your photos, music, or documents onto it. Simply plug it in, make a few selections and the complete information is then stored on the USB pen drive. Some pen drives are classified as a portable memory device (PMD), this class allows for the data to be stored anywhere, it can be taken with you and is removable so it can be used on another computer.
WHAT IS DVD BURNER
How is it different from a DVD burner? A DVD burner is very small, it is not something you could carry around with you, it would take up valuable room on your disk C.D. A USB pen drive is very small, it fits into your pocket and is ready to go when you need it. It also allows you to make as many copies as you need, it is not limited to one copy.
CAN I USE MY LAPTOP
Can I use it in my laptop or notebook? The pen drive works just like a regular USB storage device, you can use it in your laptop or notebook just like a regular USB storage device. Pen drives use the same technology that a regular USB storage device uses. They are a type of compact disc drive, they have all the same features and functionality, but they are smaller and far lighter. You can plug it into your USB port just like you would with any other type of storage device.
CANI USE MY COMPUTER OR FLASH MEMORY DEVICE
Can I use it in an existing computer or flash memory device? Pen drives work just like a regular USB storage device, you can use it in your laptop or notebook just like a regular USB storage device. You can even use it in your flash memory device such as a memory stick, USB thumb drive, pen drive, or other type of USB storage device. You can even use it in your computer’s computer, you can plug it into your computer’s USB port and make copies of your data.
HOW MUCH DATA STORED IN PEN DRIVE
How much data can a pen drive hold? A pen drive can hold up to 5mb of data, the higher the size, the more the data can be stored. A 3-cm pen drive can hold up to 4mb of data, so make sure you do not fill up the drive, this will shorten its life. The larger the drive the more memory it can hold.
Can I use it in other storage devices such as floppies, CD’s, hard drives, etc? Yes, these storage devices can also be used with pen drives, you can put your entire music library on one device and keep all your pictures, movies, documents, etc on another. Most floppies, CDs, and hard drives have their own proprietary formats that require special drivers to read. By using a pen drive you can convert your media into a universal file format that can be read by any device.
WHERE CAN I GET ONE
Where can I get one? You can get a pen drive from almost any electronics store. There are several different types including those that come with a USB port operating system and those that don’t. There are several companies that make these drives including pen drives by Seagate, Western Digital, SanDisk, JVC, and others. You can find these companies at online retailers and stores.
