I wanted to try out a USB linux distro to see if it is useful to me for work/diagnostics/geeking out. Well, I have two devices to use and I wanted to test their performance. I ran SteelBytes HD Speed on both devices, and on my hard drives to get an idea of their respective speeds, so I can choose the right (read: fastest) device. I was surprised not by the USB devices, but by my hard drives. Continue reading →