Common terms associated with smart drive computing.

USB smart drive
A USB flash drive capable of carrying not just files, but software programs, preferences and the means to interact with them.

U3 powered USB flash drive
A USB flash drive that is based on the U3 platform, and compatible with all U3 smart software

U3 smart drive
A USB flash drive that is based on the U3 platform, and compatible with all U3 smart software

U3 smart software
A software application ported to the U3 platform so that it is compatible with all U3 smart drives.

USB flash drive
A tiny, removable flash memory device that plugs into a computer's USB port. Though the official name is USB flash drive, there are many other names also used in popular language, including key drive, jump drive, thumb drive, flash drive, USB drive, keychain drive, memory key, pen drive and the like. Some of the names used in popular language are based on individual brand names of USB flash drive models, others are simply short forms of the full USB flash drive term, or a reference to the devices' looks or method of carrying them.

USB drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Keychain drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Memory key
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Jump drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Thumb drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Key drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Flash drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.

Pen drive
One of many terms used in popular language for USB flash drive.