USB Flash Drives
Whether it’s in the office or at home, we’re storing more and more information digitally every single day. A USB stick is a simple and convenient way to keep your data safe, and the compact design makes them easy to take with you wherever you go. Here at Viking, we stock memory sticks with various different capacities to meet every need.
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USB sticks
USB sticks are practical for private and business use: Because of them, large amounts of data in a compact storage medium is accessible anytime and anywhere. Easy to carry and even easier to use, USB sticks are a great relief when it comes to storage and use of pictures, videos, music, documents and much more. All important data that you need, is on a single data store.
In addition to that, Viking offers you a great selection of memory sticks that are perfect for your individual requirements - functional as well as optical. Our range of USB sticks comprises of below:
- USB sticks in various sizes with up to 256 GB storage capacity
- Current USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 ports for the best possible transfer of your data
- high quality USB sticks of leading manufacturers such as Intenso, SanDisk, Hama and many more
- a fantastic range of colors (e.B. black, white, silver or many bright colors) at reasonable prices.
Discover more categories and high-quality memory sticks from SanDisk, Intenso and other renowned manufacturers. Check out our product range below.
More storage capacity for mobile working
Due to Mobile working the regular tasks can be finished anywhere, in the office, at home or on the way. For many people, mobile working has become a part of everyday life. To finish those tasks often different devices are used for which the data that is required, is same. This requires a solution where you can store important data easily, quickly, securely and sometimes in large quantities which can be retrieved again. With their storage capacity, USB sticks not only offer sufficient space for all your data, they also allow a quick and comfortable transfer. Fast storage and fast retrieval is possible without any problems with the memory sticks - no matter whether you are working on laptop, at home or on the desktop PC in the office to access your files.
USB sticks: so widely useful
Small data storage devices with large storage capacity are more than only one safe place to store your data. Although the memory sticks due to their practical USB ports are the ideal removable media, it can actually do a lot more.
For example, you can store apps, programs and browser applications on USB sticks and from there, you can quickly start on any computer. Thereby your personal settings and bookmarks are also stored. This way you can make use of your USB storage device along the way to the office.
You can use USB sticks to encrypt your computer and to improve security. A practical feature for all those who wish to have more protection for sensitive data, either personal or business. If you have doubt in your mind, you can also encrypt the Stick itself and transform it into a secure USB flash drive. Since we have the highest quality USB sticks under offers in all categories, they are open to meet your different requirements: For e.g. Editing of the documents, protecting your computer from Viruses or the activities to be done after – like watch videos or listen to music in a very relaxed way. Everything is possible.
Frequently asked questions about USB sticks
What is important for a "good" USB stick? We have answers for the most important questions about the popular storage medium.
How does a USB stick actually work?
The memory sticks comprises of two essential elements:
- The first is the eponymous "Universal Serial Bus (USB), i.e. the connection system for connection of stick and another device. This allows a plug and play application, i.e.: The USB stick is simply connected to the respective end device and can be used immediately.
- The second component is a flash memory that lets us store data for long periods of time without energy consumption. Unlike conventional magnetic hard disks, a flash drive works without moving parts.
It is made up of tiny memory and controller chips that are attached to a circuit board. After all as the energy is not required to use the USB memory sticks – it makes the handy storage media all the more practical for the everyday life.
How high should the storage capacity be?
How much GB of storage space your USB sticks should have, depends primarily on your personal usage:
- If you want to use the stick only to store and carry documents with small file sizes and few GB, comparatively small models with 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB completely sufficient
- If you use the USB sticks to back up large files (such as videos), the smaller sticks quickly reach their limits. Under such conditions, 64GB USB stick models and sticks with more storage capacity offer you considerably more scope
Therefore, whenever you are buying the USB stick, always consider purpose for which you need it and the size of the data volumes. SanDisk, Intenso and the other manufacturers in our product range provide a suitable stick for every instance - with a lesser GB at a reasonable price or with comprehensive storage capacity for a larger data volume. Models such as the SanDisk Ultra or Intenso Ultra Line are available in different versions from 16 GB to 128 GB.
What do the different transmission speeds mean?
Besides the storage capacity, which can easily be up to 256 GB, speed is the most important technical feature. After all, you want to retrieve and edit your stored data from the stick as quickly as possible.
A distinction is made between writing and reading:
- The transmission rate for writing means the speed at which data is transferred to the stick. The top models from our range achieve 150 MB / s (megabytes per second)
- The transmission rate for reading refers to the speed at which data on the stick can be recognized and transferred to another device. The maximum speed of our USB sticks is 150 MB/s
Please make a note that the transmission speeds differ considerably from the respective version of the USB port. Models with older connection variants create lower speed for reading and writing.
Where should I pay attention for different connections?
You can easily recognize the version of the USB connection by the addition: USB 2.0 is common, but USB 3.0 sticks are also being used more and more. The transfer rates between older and newer connection variants differ considerably. Theoretically USB 3.0 can handle ten times the amount of data per second as compared to USB 2.0. The newer generation of USB 3.1 is also available from quite some time now. As compared to USB 3.0 technology, the transfer rate has been doubled once again.
What standards does my device support?
How powerful and fast your USB stick actually works, also depends on which ports are supported by the end device you use. The high speed of the latest USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports can only be reached if your computer also supports this standard.
Can I still use my USB stick with a higher standard?
The answer is yes. But you can use current USB standards even with connected devices that are not up to the same technical standard: USB ports are "downward compatible", so you can easily connect newer USB sticks to older devices - you only have to expect not to reach theoretically the possible peak values when transferring between USB stick and hard drive.
What does "Type A" mean for my USB stick?
"Type A" is the most common type of USB port. It is used across the board for USB 1.0, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, as well as USB 3.1, and is compatible with almost all end devices - from computers to smart TVs to game consoles. The prerequisite is, of course, that they have a USB input.
What do the different colors of the USB plugs mean?
The various USB interfaces differ not only in shape and size, but also in color:
- Black and white distinguish the standard USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 connectors
- Blue stands for the newer USB 3.0 standards
In addition, some USB plugs provide information about the power supply with their color:
- Yellow means a connection with permanent power supply
- Red and orange promise high amperage
However, the color scheme is not part of the standardized USB specifications - variations are therefore possible. Not all colors are relevant for USB sticks anyway.
What to keep in mind while carrying and using the USB stick?
With a USB stick you can store your data safely, but you should also make sure that the memory stick itself is safe. If you use the stick primarily along your way, you should invest in a model that is not affected by splash of water, shocks and other external influences.
Protection against dirt and damage
Particular care is also recommended for USB sticks whose plug is not protected by a cap. During transport, dust or small particles could get into the connector and damage it - and in the worst case the connected device. If the connector is unusable, you can no longer use.
Make sure that your USB stick is always well protected when you travel, in order to avoid damage and contamination.
In addition, to ensure the integrity of your data, you should always use the "Safe Removal" option on Windows devices. The plug-and-play mechanism of the USB sticks makes it incredibly easy to insert the storage device and remove it from the device again. However, it will only take you a few moments to avoid possible loss of data.
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