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Top 5 USB Memory Sticks by Price and Price/Performance

Model	Capacity	Read/Write Speeds	Quality Notes	Price (USD)	Price/Performance ($/GB)
Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1	128GB, 256GB	Up to 400 MB/s read, 110 MB/s write	Compact, waterproof, 5-yr warranty	25	0.20
PNY Elite Pro V3 USB 3.2 Gen 1	256GB, 512GB	~200-300 MB/s read, ~100 MB/s write	Durable metal, reliable brand	40	0.16
SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	Up to 420 MB/s read, 380 MB/s write	Aluminum case, lifetime warranty	40	0.31
Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	Up to 85 MB/s read, 70 MB/s write	Rugged, waterproof, 5-yr warranty	40	0.31
Kingston DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	Up to 1,000 MB/s read, 900 MB/s write	Robust, fast, USB-C compatible	70	0.27

Recommendation

For the best quality and capacity, the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 (1TB) or Kingston DataTraveler Max (1TB) are top picks—fast, reliable, and spacious enough for substantial backups. If budget or portability is a priority, the Samsung FIT Plus (256GB) or PNY Elite Pro V3 (256GB) offer great value. Confirm your needed capacity and whether you’d prefer a rugged option like the Corsair for added protection. Would you like me to refine this based on a specific capacity (e.g., 500GB minimum) or budget?

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Tornado slide, continued . . .

Previous post was cut off, sorry about that. The sirens went off before I could finish. Parrot and I are both fine. Will have to search out a contractor in the near future, to apply some of that thick waterproofing epoxy to the cellar walls. Perils of living in a very old house . . .

Foldy — I’ve got a couple of the SanDisk and like them very much. Handy to have on hand, working in the legal profession. :-)