Ahh, I didn't even think of that due to it being relatively new. I just picked up a couple SanDisk ones for my sync modules: SanDisk 256GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-256G-G46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07857Y17V/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BQGH2D5FC0MM1CDTBB56?psc=1
This is the one I have and it works perfect. Never had a problem with it.
Hopefully prices will keep coming down on these. I've been considering this flash drive as well but reviews are kind of varied.
I am beginning to wonder if my Batocera experience is being hampered by my choice of storage media. I also purchased a SanDisk 256gb USB 'Ultra Fit' thumb drive that I used to install Batocera and put all of my ROMs on.
I have been reading user feedback on Amazon for the USB drive that I purchased and it seems that it is prone to overheating (it does get quite warm) and failure. I'm not sure if the occaisional locking up of batocera is due to the Beelink's processor or maybe just a crummy plastic thumb drive.
I wonder if switching over to maybe a 0.5tb external hard drive may clear up any freezing or locking up of Batocera.
copypasta from another comment i made:
(duo usb-c drive)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842NMT7F/ref=twister\_B08BXQZP81?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
reasons why to get it:
reasonable price/excellent quality
has usb-c so you can plug it into android devices or laptops
usb 3.1 make transferring files ridiculously fast (considering your using a 3.1 port)
choose a storage amount up to 1TB
if you really dont care for a duo drive and you just want a usb then i would highly recommend ones like these:
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-256GB-Ultra-Flash-Drive/dp/B07SYRW97F/ref=sr\_1\_11?crid=1JWU98QMC2L41&dchild=1&keywords=sandisk+flash+drive+256gb&qid=1635285850&s=electronics&sprefix=sandisk+flash+drive+%2Celectronics%2C124&sr=1-11
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-256GB-Ultra-Flash-Drive/dp/B07857Y17V/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=1JWU98QMC2L41&dchild=1&keywords=sandisk+flash+drive+256gb&qid=1635285850&s=electronics&sprefix=sandisk+flash+drive+%2Celectronics%2C124&sr=1-5
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-BAR-Plus-256GB-MUF-256BE4/dp/B07BPKL2D2/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=28E407DC4IWGA&dchild=1&keywords=samsung+256gb+flash+drive&qid=1635285882&s=electronics&sprefix=samsung+256+gb+flash+drive%2Celectronics%2C178&sr=1-3 (read speeds up to 400 mbps on this one)
There are some Fit ones on sale
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-128G-G46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07855LJ99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_usmlDb3EDCMTN
SanDisk 256GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-256G-G46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07857Y17V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gtmlDbK7Y2FVA