Pen Drive Question

Hello All!
I am looking to buy a new pen drive. I am looking at the 2GB SanDisk (link below) but Best Buy is saying its not compatible with Macs. Could this be because of the software it has on it? I know there is a way to remove it.
Please help me!!
Brad
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8003616&type=product&id=1155848366 954

All of those PC-formatted USB flash memory drives are Mac-compatible, whether indicated or not. The "ReadyBoost" technology is a PC-only feature, and any software that's on the drive can be deleted. If you intend to only use the flash drive with a Mac, you can use OS X's "Disk Utility" to reformat it as a Mac OS volume. If you'll share it between a Mac and a PC, you'll want to leave it formatted as a PC volume. I don't think that the Best Buy sale price for that SanDisk 2 GB drive is such a bargain. Typically, sale prices for these flash drives run about $10/GB, so you'd expect to pay about $20. There's no need to pay more for one with bundled software that you can't/won't use. I've seen 4 GB flash drives on sale for $39.99, so you should check this week's sales at your local electronic, computer, and office supply stores. I prefer the original Memorex TravelDrives, because they were/are very slim and can be inserted into a USB port, right next to another in-use port. Some of the flash drives, like the PNY brand, are too thick to physically fit beside an adjacent USB plug, requiring the use of an extension cable having a narrow plug.

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