On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Stephen wrote: > The issue with USB Flash drives is they have a terminal Number of > writes before they are done. > > With a USB HDD you have the nromal life expectancy of a HDD and i > think in the long run it is a better idea. It is true that flash has a terminal number of writes before it will not take another write. However, a good quality flash drive, even MLC and consumer grade, purchased within the last 2-3 years will outlast a HDD easily. Flash drives use wear-leveling and spare flash blocks to overcome write endurance problems. Nearly any flash drive these days will far outlast the warranty period of any HDD you care to name. Alan --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss