if you do not use MS, probably the bonzai is more suitable:
It is also smaller and possible to attach to a keychain (which I highly suggest). search for SimpleTech Bonzai at buy.com, they have it without an SD card for about $20 shipped.
To use the sync cable, you must install activesync. the sync cable is relatively big, heavy, and inconvenient in comparison to the bonzai, even if it didn't need activesync to begin with.
SimpleTech owes me a crapload of money for all the free advertising i'm giving them.