USB Memory Stick - best size

[dianatoy]

What is the largest capacity memory stick any of you have used?  Is there a specific brand?
I just purchased an SX920.  My current memory sticks are 16gb and 32gb.

Thanks for any hints

Diana

[yogi62]

16Gb is likely to be more than enough for most needs. I believe the SX920 has 4Gb of onboard user memory which again is a reasonable amount. I tend to use my USB for transferring expansion libraries I've created in YEM and given the SX920 has only 2Gb of onboard expansion memory 16Gb should be plenty.

As to the brand, the main brands I use are either Sandisk or Lexar which I purchased specifically for my photography as they are known for performance, Kingston is another respected brand but to be honest, most USB's today will be just fine, just remember to keep ALL your files backed up, preferably on a computer.

[Chalky]

I've used several USB sticks over the past 15 years since buying a Clavinova then Genos, including a few no name USB sticks.  Max size I have is 64gb Sandisk as they were used in the kids TVs, but one of the no name ones is 512mb and has worked faultlessly in the Clavinova for over a decade now.  I've only ever had a failure on a relatively new Sandisk one.