Eaget OTG Usb storage key

[tryatt]

Hi Guys,

I came across this key that has a normal USB 3.0 on one side, and an OTG Micro USB on the other with 8/16/32gb of storage. -

EAGET V90 Dual Use Metal Casing High Speed USB 3.0 Flash Drive with Key Ring Design for Smartphones / Tablets / PC - 32GB: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

There is a similar Kingston/Sony offering, but I want to keep the USB key on my keyring, and the Eaget is the only one with the ring attached.

It saves having to carry an OTG cable around and I can then download movies, transfer them to USB and plug them into a TV (that doesn't have DLNA) and watch my movies easily on the bigger screen.

I'm just wondering how reliable they are? I've had some Kingston keys fail on my in the past.

Anyone use one?

Thanks
Tej

 

[tryatt]

Ok, so I ordered it. It arrived. Its awesome

Reliability-wise, I will report back if I have any issues.

 

[Barkuti]

Hello!

Did you ran benchmarks on the drive? I was wondering what kind of performance is to be expected from these drives (V80, V90).

Cheers

 

[DJ Grand Theft Audio]

That seems like a nice product. But looks a bit wide. When plugged in can you still plug in headphones. Also if you have a case on will it still push right in to make a connection. Thanks in advance.

 

[Barkuti]

The V90 is about 14mm (0,55") wide.
V80 model, same specifications. Seen on eBay for as low as $13,21 the 32GB model, terrific!
By the way…

 

[Barkuti]

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P.S.: My message won't be visible until a moderator approves it , it is just a link to an Amazon page which has some benchmarks of the V90 drive…

Regarding performance, I got my answer here: EAGET V90 Dual Use 32GB Metal Casing High Speed USB 3.0 OTG Flash Drive with Key Ring Design for Smartphones / Tablets / PC: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Great performance, in the likes of those Sandisk Ultra Dual USB flash drives. Thumbs up!

Cheers

Nevermind, just did a couple of screenshots plus some image editing (frame cuts).


USB2.0 (microUSB) port


USB3.0

Great performance, in the likes of those Sandisk Ultra Dual USB flash drives. Thumbs up!

Cheers

 

[tryatt]

I have to say it does seem pretty fast when I copy data to and from it.

The only downside is that the OTG cap is easily lost and I seem to have semi-broken mine as I had it in my wallet sans-OTG-connector-cap/lid for a short period of time and being mixed with some coins it must have put pressure on the OTG connector, now I have to 'hold' the key when using the OTG side in my phone/tablet otherwise it disconnects. Must have broken an internal contact/track.

 

[Barkuti]

… the OTG cap is easily lost and I seem to have semi-broken mine as I had it in my wallet sans-OTG-connector-cap/lid for a short period of time and being mixed with some coins it must have put pressure on the OTG connector, now I have to 'hold' the key when using the OTG side in my phone/tablet otherwise it disconnects. Must have broken an internal contact/track.

How unfortunate! Something similar happened to me on an old (yet good) original Blackberry 9900 charger after an accidentally forceful yank over its cable, nothing I couldn't fix with the help of a new microUSB male, some solder wire and my iron.
I understand, however, it may not be practically possible to do such a thing on the flash drive.


You can get one of these for $0,70 on eBay, shipping included.
"(microUSB,micro-USB) OTG" was the search string of choice for me.
Hope this helps.

Cheers O

 

[tryatt]

To be fair, i wouldn't mind re-soldering the joint(s). I just don't know how the thing opens?!

 

[Barkuti]

According to what you say, your V90's microUSB could have (at least) a borked internal contact, (at least) a borked outside pin, or whatever combination of the aforementioned. Pretty high chances are of it being just one issue.
However, unless you are some sort of magician, master over matter or some other sort of über being capable of direct reality “manipulation”, I don't see how the fukx do you plan to open that sort of tiny thing never meant to be reopened/repaired… without the use of some kind of “artillery” (cutting bits/disks, etc). :-\
If too anal about it, get a new one, they're no big deal price wise. You could try the V80.

Cheers

 

[tryatt]

Shame to throw away something over such a minor thing though.

Theres always a way But I think I'll wait till it gets worse before I attempt to 'fix' it!

 

[Barkuti]

Throw away?
Still working nicely through its USB3.0 connector, doesn't it?

Cheers

 

[tryatt]

Ah yes, true! But its main requirement is the OTG part!

Fast way of transferring movies from my phone to tablet etc..

I think you are right about repairing it though. I believe the casing is a solid piece of metal, and then electronics are 'fed' in from the USB3.0 side and must be bonded in from there. So removal will probably damage it beyond repair (or at least make it too ugly to keep on my keyring )

 

[Barkuti]

Ah yes, true! But its main requirement is the OTG part!
…

Well, in such a case take a look at the Eaget V8/V9; not USB3.x, yet really compact sized. These are on my “wishlist”.

Cheers