MacBook Pro Doesn't Even Notice USB Flash Drive

I want to get this USB Flash Drive I have to work. It's a Memorex Mini TravelDrive 2GB. It works perfectly fine on a PC, but doesn't do anything on a Mac. I tried formatting it a couple different ways, nothing. It doesn't show up in the Disk Utility. It's like you plug it in and it acts like nothing is there. If I go to about and click System Report, nothing is listed under that USB port, whereas the other port shows my Logitech USB Mouse reciever, like it should. The other one is just blank. Like when there is nothing plugged in. And I tried both USB ports. I just don't get it. I really need to get this thing working. I mean it says it works on Mac, and I don't see why it wouldn't.

Ooops! It would appear that the purportedly v.2-compatible USBv.3 port isn't quite so. Or the flash dongle tethers on the wrong edge of the specs and is disliked by your pride & joy. Sad day.

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