Quentin Harley wrote: > Gustin Johnson wrote: >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> Ralf Mardorf wrote: >> <snip> >> >>> PS: Is it better to disconnect an USB stick if it's not in use, or >>> doesn't shorten it the lifetime if it always is connected? >>> >>> >> It is writes that shorten the life of flash media. >> > > And connect disconnect cycles unfortunately... The problem is that > the usb connector on these devices can only handle a certain amount of > physical plug and unplugs before it breaks down. This has nothing to > do with the flash memory inside, but with the physics of the design of > the flash stick. Nice thing, as with CD, if you look after it, and > take care to insert it properly and without "hunting" for the usb > socket, it will last much longer.
Thank you :) is it because of the plugs design, because of thin metal or something because of the electronic? In other words, is it better to connect the stick, when the computer is turned off? I need to read more mails ;) ... Maybe my stick is defect, it's write protected :S since I tried to install beta3 and I read that this could happen to some micro chips for USB sticks :(. Cheers, Ralf
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