Definition: USB drive names

USB drives are perhaps the most extreme example of a tech product people refer to by so many names. All the following terms are used. See secure USB drive, U3, memory card and USB.

   DRIVES & STICKS

   USB drive
   flash drive
   flash disk
   USB flash drive
   pen drive
   jump drive   (JumpDrive from Lexar)
   thumb drive  (ThumbDrive from Trek 2000 Int'l.)

   flash stick
   jump stick
   thumb stick
   USB stick
   USB memory stick
   gig stick
   stick drive
   memory stick (see Sony Memory Stick)

   KEYCHAINS

   keychain drive
   key drive
   USB key
   memory key
   disk key

Key USB Flash Drive