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They both mean the same. Actually a flash drive also called as a pen drive is an USB device ( Universal serial bus).
This is called so because, the flash drives are attached with the computer at the USB port.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoThey're not, they are just different terms used for the same thing. Other well known terms are:
- Thumb Drive
- USB Stick
- Pen Drive
Flash drive includes types of drives using flash storage but a different interface than USB. Some examples are:
- Compact flash
- SD
- miniSD
- microSD
- XQD
- Memory Stick
- MultiMediaCard
- SmartMedia
- Solid-state drive
- xD
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∙ 15y agoThere is no real difference Jump drive is a Lexar brand name for a USB flash drive (UFD), these are also known as thumb drives, or memory sticks
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∙ 11y agoFlash disk is a storage while flash drive is a path.
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∙ 11y agoFlash Disk is the plate where information is being stored, whereas, flash drive is a passage through which flash disk is being pass through to copy information.
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Do you need to get broadband seperatly if you have a flashdrive?
Yes. The internet has nothing to do with a Flash drive. You can use the internet without having a Flash drive, and you can have a Flash drive without having the internet.
How do you make your computer find your flash drive?
Usually just plug the flash drive into the computer. A flash drive is a Plug-and-Play device, meaning you can plug the device into the computer and the computer will detect the device without having to reboot.
What does MB means on a jump drive?
MB is not restricted just to a jump drive. MB in anything means Megabytes, which is the measurment of data storage on any one device.
How do home theatre video projectors play from mobile USB devices?
Home Theatre Video Projectors are able to play with mobile USB devices the same way a jump drive or flash drive transfers data to a laptop or desktop. USB connections from a mobile device to a HTVP units allow for use of the mobile device as though it were a portable hard drive.
What is flashing of USB?
I am assuming you mean the LED which flickers on your USB flash drive. Indicates the device is "in use". Typically when reading from or writing to the USB drive.
What is the difference between a USB Flash drive and a pen drive?
There is no difference. Flash drive, pen drive, and thumb drive are all interchangeable terms.
What is another name for jump drive or thumb drive?
Another name is flash drive.
Can you download WolfQuest 2 onto a flash drive?
No, but you can download it to a jump drive. Or is it the same thing?Oh well, just stick with jump drive. :)
What other names are there for usb flash drive?
A USB Flash Drive by Any Other Name-- finger stick -- memory stick-- pen drive-- disk-on-key--jump drive
What is the difference between a flash drive and a flash player?
A flash drive is solid state drive that is intended to store data. A flash player is a software program that plays videos in a flash video format.
What is the difference between a flash drive and hard drive?
lol really
What is a jump drive?
its also called a thumb drive or a USB flash drive. it is a form of removable solid state disk.
Can you add pictures from an ipod to a ps3?
In order to you'd have to take the pictures from the computer and put it on a jump drive- usb drive - flash drive.
Difference between pen drive and a usb flash drive?
only the name is different
What type of drives can be used to store data?
Portable drives (flash drive/jump drive) can also serve as storage devices.
Can you explain what a flash drive is?
A flash drive is simply another word for a portable hard drive. They are typically small in size, normally no bigger than a double A battery, and can range in storage space from 2gb all the way up to 32gb. The term 'flash drive' is often inter-changeable with the term 'thumb drive' or 'jump drive'
What is the difference between flash ram and flash rom?
Flash RAM is used for temporary data, such as in a USB drive. Flash ROM is used for bios and system files.
