USB key - size vs. price

[ecoli]

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.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

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.

[ecoli]

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.

[Nevermore]

Because as long as you think memory is expensive to make, they can charge whatever they want.

[Klaynos]

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)...

[doG]

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.....

[ecoli]

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.

[bascule]

Look for deals on Dealtime or Slickdeals... I have a 2GB one that cost $60

[5614]

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.

[chemfreak]

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??

[5614]

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

[Chuck Edge]

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.