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Flash Card vs Memory Stick

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by ozi eagle

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Hi All,

I've got a query regarding the technology in USB memory sticks.
A recent TR article described tests on flash cards which found them extremely robust mechanically.

My question is whether USB memory sticks use the same technology as flash cards.
I am considering using flash cards as backup media
but if memory sticks use the same technology they would be a simpler implementation.

An comments welcome.
TIA

Herb

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by abrunner

Yes thay all use some type of "flash memory"
Only the interface is defrent. If you are backing up a small amount of data and you can keep it in a fire safe.
Shop around you can get a 4GB USB drive for what some sell a 512.
A.

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