Dell Laptop Not Recognizing Usb Flash Drive

Update can be done without old CPU with USB flash drive only.

We are using a flash drive to store and playback videos on a portable projector. I tried with a USB 3.0 Flash Drive, thinking the newer version was better. But the projector had a different idea. I learned from the professionals at B+H that this unit requires an older USB 2.0 Flash Drive. I never would have thought of that but sure enough, when I used this Verbatim 64G Ergo USB 2.0, the projector recognized the videos and played them flawlessly.

Helped my Dell laptop.

Easy to use and durable USB flash drive

This is my first review I have ever written (buying computers sine the 1970's), and only because this CalDigit Element is so good I was compelled to write. I have a new Dell XPS 15 inch 9530. I had options of purchasing the Dell WD22TB4 hub (made for this laptop) or getting the CalDigit. After doing a lot of research I choose the CalDigit because of the vast amount of thunderbolt ports. My Dell laptop had some issues like 4 motherboard replacements, 3 speaker replacements, one screen replacement and one keyboard (ALL IN THE FIRST YEAR). I was hesitant to buy another Dell product. I have my OEM Dell power adapter plugged into the USB-C (right side) to power the laptop because the CalDigit only delivers 60 watts which is no problem. The laptop understands which power to use. What do I gain from this decision. I have 3 empty Thunderbolt 4 ports on the CalDigit and one Thunderbolt 4 port on the laptop free (the other TB4 is used to connect the CalDigit). So I end up with: 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports free 4 USB - A (10 gb) available I have the best of both types of ports. I rather make my own decision as to what the port does instead of a hub having only a set determined specific device ports. This unit out performs any hub I have ever had. In fact the CalDigit's construction is amazingly well built and looks good.

I primarily use this to charge my dell laptop that uses a 90W USB-C, but I appreciate how it can charge any of the USB devices that I haul around. I was most impressed by the informative display that shows the amount and direction of energy flow through the ports. I also like the texture of the exterior material.

I installed this HDD in a Dell Precision M6400 laptop as the secondary drive and it worked perfectly.

I installed this SSD in a Dell Precision M6400 laptop as the primary drive and it worked perfectly.

This works well with my new Dell and External drive. Always need a backup, makes the USB 3.0 work with my USB-C interface. Seams well build and has worked fine.

This has been an absolutely fantastic and economical way of expending the storage capacity of my Dell Laptop with a 512GB SSD drive. This little flash drive is small enough to plug into my laptop and travel it as if it was as permanent a fixture as my screen! certainly a lot less obstructive as the charger! So, I transferred all my data to the flash drive, freeing up storage for the programs and their operations. What's more you can even get this drive at 512GB. I'm happy with it; only time will tell how this works long term.