We have come a long way since the days when floppy disks were the method of storing and transporting data from one computer to another. CD-ROM and DVD `s replaced floppy disks for transporting data but all these were not very handy. Computer users craved for something they can easily carry in their pocket, and although little something that can store enormous amounts of data. Le Pen Drives emerged as a solution to this situation. Access and transport data was much easier with the use of Pen Drives.
Pen Drives comes in the shape and size of a small pen normal and weighs just 21 Gms.Though small, it reaches the storage of vast quantities of data ranging from 32 MB to 8 GB that is about 5600 times more than a 1.44 MB floppy. It is a dust proof, shock proof without requiring device batteries. It is compatible to be used in the `desktop and notebook PCs and requires no cables or software, but just a USB port on your computer. Readers USB Pen just need to be plugged into the USB port of your computer that will automatically detect.
The small size of Pen Drives makes them easy to carry anywhere as they fit easily in a shirt pocket or be worn around the neck. The main purpose of the USB Pen Drives is to transfer and transport data from one computer to another and they are also required to store personal data. These USB keys are very easy and fast to use. Because they are very new device, manufacturers Pen Drives are continually adding new features to them. They are available with many additional features such as MP3 playback, Built-in digital camera, fingerprint biometric privacy
etc. The most common uses of USB Pen Drives are:
The most common use of a pen drive is transporting data fro one device to another. Personal data such as files, images and videos can be stored and transported easily with Pen Drives. The information and alerts for drugs,… can also be stored in the Pen Drive.
While repairing computers and the recovery of lost data, Pen Drives are known to play a major role. They are used for data back-up and transfer or recovery of Anti-Virus Software for the infected computer. It can archive data host machines in the case of an emergency.
Pen Drives are commonly used by the system and network administrators to store configuration information and software used for system maintenance. Since the Pen Drive is very portable, it has become more familiar with them.
Pen Drives are used as a music player, as they come with additional features for MP3 playback. Companies have started to produce digital audio players using the USB key for the sound output. Some readers have Pen LCD screen for navigation and the audio track.
Pen Drives are also used as porters application that can run on the host computer without the need to install on the hard drive. There are so many applications that can run from a Pen Drive and can turn its host PC and other near a PC in the web environment.
So USB Pen drive is in vogue today, and are destined to be the next big thing in the computer USB flash drive industry. Although very useful because of its size, the small size sometimes becomes an obstacle to its use. Because of its very small size, it must be very carefully, because there is a chance of misplacing it the same or get lost among other things.
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Roberto Sedycias works for www.PoloMercantil.com.br