Buy.com is currently offering the SanDisk 8GB Cruzer micro U3 USB flash drive (model no. SDCZ6-8192-P36) for $14.37, which makes it $22.58 less than its original list price of $36.95 and the lowest cost we have seen for this flash drive by about $21. Shipping rates start at $6.67 for ground delivery and sales tax applies for residents of New York and California.

Upgrade to the Patriot Xporter XT boost 16GB USB flash drive at Newegg.com, which has a four star customer rating with some of its only issues being the write speeds being slightly less than desired. It’s priced at $31.99 after mail-in rebate and has FREE shipping included. Continue up the ladder with the much desired Kingston Data Traveler 64GB USB flash drive that’s on for 67% off its list price, which drops it down to $138.13 with FREE shipping included and is located at Amazon.com. If you’re looking for something with a fairly larger hard drive you might as well move up to the Iomege Prestige 320GB portable external hard drive, which is also available at Amazon.com and is priced at $72.99 with FREE shipping included.

The 8GB Cruzer micro U3 USB flash drive features a password protection technology for keeping files sake, has plug-and-play capabilities, and can store files, images, songs and software. It comes pre-installed with Skype software for worldwide video and voice calls, along with a free McAfee snit-virus 30-day trial. The device also has a retractable USB port so users keep the inside free from dirt and dust without having to keep track of a cap. It is backed by a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Dimensions: (H) 0.31” x (W) 0.81” x (L) 2.25”; weight 3.5oz.