One must accept that PC and Drive makers refuse to settle their differences on using binary multiplication vs. decimal multplication, and that it's impossible to know how many bad clusters/cells there may be in a the manufacturing processes - and so one must be prepared to receive a smaller drive than is advertised... However, what variance is proper?
I'd argue that a few megabytes would be appropriate in any modern system. I'd sacrifice up to 1% of advertised space to the necessities of error management.
These drives are missing 8 gigabytes of space. That's 1 in 8 bytes. These are 56 or 58 gb drives, depending on where it was manufactured. How do I know? I actually process hundreds of these at work for a customer. Hundreds, leading into thousands. I use an automated script to determine if the size of the drives is proper - which is only what the drive itself reports, not what is actual. The space required is much less than that of the drive, and so for the purposes of my customers this is fine, but if you want to know the real truth about this company - it's not fine.
I can't speak to the reliability, however 5 years indicates that they're confident in the drive performing properly. Nonetheless, the drive is missing 1/8th of its rated capacity. This cannot be waved away as inconsistencies between maths of PC vs. manufacturers.
Shame on you, Transcend. I await the day you're taken to task for your lying, deceptive practices. I hope you lose billions.
| Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick |
|---|---|
| Item model number | TS64GJF750K |
| Item Weight | 0.363 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 0.78 x 0.35 x 2.74 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.78 x 0.35 x 2.74 inches |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | TRANSCEND INFORMATION |
| ASIN | B00ITHH7AC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 13, 2014 |
