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Step 1
Go online and search in Google or Yahoo for a list of companies that make external USB drives. Narrow down the brands list that suit your purpose.
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Step 2
Decide upon the capacity you want for your USB drive. The common drives come in the sizes of 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB. If the requirement is only for text files such as spreadsheets and documents, go for a 512 MB USB. For videos or graphics, you need a higher capacity drive. Choose the USB drive with a higher storage capacity. The difference in price decreases as you scale up on storage size.
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Step 3
Decide on style shape and color. The USB drives come in variety of shapes, sizes and have several color options.
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Step 4
Look for a USB drive that is self-installed. Normally, USBs are self-installed with the latest configuration. If there is need for installation, read the manual that has come with the USB package. Follow the installation steps exactly.
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Step 5
Learn about the security features in the USB drive before choosing it.
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Step 6
Plan the budget for buying a USB drive.
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Step 7
Visit only authorized Web sites while buying online.
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Step 8
Check whether the USB drive is coming with an original warranty. Usually, USB drives have a lifetime warranty.










