Recommendation: USB media compat with Keyboard USB port

IMac G5 20" LCD, 1GB RAM.
I need recommendations on USB memory sticks/flash drives that work connected to the USB (1.1) port on the (stock) white Apple keyboard that came with the computer.
I've done a few searches on the web, but cannot find sources that say "this works, no driver required". So I am looking for real-life people who "know" a model/brand has worked.
This is for a classroom/lab environment, so "no driver required" is a necessity.
Thanks for any/all replies to this thread.
Please send me an email as well (as I might not check this thread for a day or two).
John Baldwin
[email protected]

Hi John,
Just thought I'd add that I have a SanDisk Cruzer Mini 256MB that works fine when plugged directly into the computer or a powered hub, but I also get a low power message if I try to plug it into the usb port keyboard ("The USB device cannot operate because it needs more power than is available.").
In response to your comment "a)", this isn't entirely correct. USB 2.0 can (and was designed to) work on 1.1 ports, though the transfer speed will be reduced. Curiously, I have an iPod Shuffle (which is USB 2.0) that connects with no problems to my keyboard (USB 1.1) and there is no "low power" alert. The transfer time is noticeably slower than if it's plugged directly into the computer or hub (both USB 2.0 on my computer), but it's more convenient and often fast enough for transferring small files.
If you've discovered anything with new USB flash drives I'd be interested in hearing about it. I'm considering a new one but I would like one that I can plug it into my keyboard port.
Cheers,
Matt

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