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512GB PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive

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Amazon has 512GB PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive (P-FDI512EXFIT-GE) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member appel for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drive, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 offers identical performance as USB 3.0, but under a new name)
  • Amazing performance with read speeds up to 200MB/s, ideal for large files and demanding applications
  • Transfer speeds up to 30 times faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives
  • A compact, plug-and-stay flash drive that's ideal for adding more storage to computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, and more
  • Micro-sized, long stay, low profile design can remain connected to host devices or maximum convenience. No need to insert and remove it after each use
  • Compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, printers, TV's, and more

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Amazon has 512GB PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive (P-FDI512EXFIT-GE) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member appel for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drive, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 offers identical performance as USB 3.0, but under a new name)
  • Amazing performance with read speeds up to 200MB/s, ideal for large files and demanding applications
  • Transfer speeds up to 30 times faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives
  • A compact, plug-and-stay flash drive that's ideal for adding more storage to computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, and more
  • Micro-sized, long stay, low profile design can remain connected to host devices or maximum convenience. No need to insert and remove it after each use
  • Compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, printers, TV's, and more

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Model: 512GB Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - 200MB/s

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BlueCorn773
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It's PNY. I wouldn't trust them ever (GPU,SSD, etc) as they got caught padding samples with really fast components and selling the same product with god awful performance.
AquaMarmot770
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I purchased this in the past because it was one of the few usb flash drives with a 512gb capacity. It was a mistake. Write speeds are slow and inconsistent. It would write at the advertised speed for a few seconds before trickling down to a crawl. You are better off purchasing Samsung's slim usb drive as those are very consistent and fast, though they top out at 256gb.
appel
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$49.99 at Bestbuy, so not better, unfortunately:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-...Id=6425208

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Jan 31, 2023 03:56 PM
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BlueCorn773Jan 31, 2023 03:56 PM
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It's PNY. I wouldn't trust them ever (GPU,SSD, etc) as they got caught padding samples with really fast components and selling the same product with god awful performance.
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Jan 31, 2023 05:21 PM
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Jan 31, 2023 05:21 PM
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Quote from BlueCorn773 :
It's PNY. I wouldn't trust them ever (GPU,SSD, etc) as they got caught padding samples with really fast components and selling the same product with god awful performance.
Oh yikes, good to know.
Jan 31, 2023 10:20 PM
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Quote from OliveOstrich755 :
Better price at bestbuy
$49.99 at Bestbuy, so not better, unfortunately:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-...Id=6425208
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Feb 01, 2023 03:01 AM
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Ironman9999Feb 01, 2023 03:01 AM
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Quote from OliveOstrich755 :
Better price at bestbuy
ummmmm, no.
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doubletoaster
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Feb 01, 2023 07:33 AM
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Faster SSDs are now cheaper than USB flash drives. If the size is not a concern, putting a SSD in a USB case gives you a faster flash drive.
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AquaMarmot770Feb 01, 2023 09:32 AM
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I purchased this in the past because it was one of the few usb flash drives with a 512gb capacity. It was a mistake. Write speeds are slow and inconsistent. It would write at the advertised speed for a few seconds before trickling down to a crawl. You are better off purchasing Samsung's slim usb drive as those are very consistent and fast, though they top out at 256gb.
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rcaguy5Feb 01, 2023 01:44 PM
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Quote from doubletoaster :
Faster SSDs are now cheaper than USB flash drives. If the size is not a concern, putting a SSD in a USB case gives you a faster flash drive.
Size is the entire idea behind purchasing this item.
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Feb 01, 2023 05:13 PM
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MellowShoe8104Feb 01, 2023 05:13 PM
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Quote from AquaMarmot770 :
I purchased this in the past because it was one of the few usb flash drives with a 512gb capacity. It was a mistake. Write speeds are slow and inconsistent. It would write at the advertised speed for a few seconds before trickling down to a crawl. You are better off purchasing Samsung's slim usb drive as those are very consistent and fast, though they top out at 256gb.
That sounds about write/read this post guys…
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Feb 01, 2023 05:17 PM
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KManFeb 01, 2023 05:17 PM
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Thanks. I've been thinking up getting a new, higher capacity and hopefully faster thumb drive to replace the 128GB one I keep on my keychain, encrypted, to back up my most important files in case of fire, theft or the like at home and in case I need to revert to a previous version of a file while working on my laptop away from home. 128GB is more than enough for my core data but not enough for my photos and music as well. Even 256GB isn't enough at this point, so I really need a 512GB, which this is.

My only concern is that it's PNY and not Samsung. I worry about heat, speed and reliability. Are any of these concerns with this unit?

Also, does this come in a USB-C version? There don't seem to be many USB-C thumb drives from the major companies yet. Why is that?
Feb 01, 2023 05:28 PM
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MMPGFeb 01, 2023 05:28 PM
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Quote from rcaguy5 :
Size is the entire idea behind purchasing this item.
Problem is how do I know if the SSD can be installed on my motherboard? With USB, I know for sure...
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Feb 01, 2023 06:38 PM
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gadgetzillaFeb 01, 2023 06:38 PM
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[QUOTE=My only concern is that it's PNY and not Samsung. I worry about heat, speed and reliability. Are any of these concerns with this unit?

Also, does this come in a USB-C version? There don't seem to be many USB-C thumb drives from the major companies yet. Why is that?[/QUOTE]

I have wondered the same about heat, etc.
As a guess, usb-c throughput is higher, perhaps, the thumb drives aren't fast enough to keep up with that throughput - again, just my guess.
Feb 01, 2023 08:16 PM
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94c107ea-869c-45a5-becd-c6b552Feb 01, 2023 08:16 PM
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Quote from MMPG :
Problem is how do I know if the SSD can be installed on my motherboard? With USB, I know for sure...
external SSD with USB enclosure, you're not making any sense.
Feb 01, 2023 08:24 PM
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europassatFeb 01, 2023 08:24 PM
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PNY IS TRASH!!!! they were good. 15 years ago... now worse than a generic brand. hit or miss on everything they put their name on.

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caranddriverFeb 01, 2023 08:43 PM
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I have one plugged into my Mac via an always-on small dock and it works great. One of the smallest (if not the smallest along with Sandisk) for 512GB.

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