What is flash memory’s lifetime in storage?
I already know that flash memory has a limited amount of write cycles. But let’s say a flash memory device, like a solid-state drive or a simple USB flash drive, was stored in a safe place (a fire-proof safe), and not tampered with indefinitely. How long can it be stored without any of the data being permanently erased or affected? Not accounting the fact that the technology can become obsolete during it’s storage period.
Flash memory is a "permanent" memory method. But companies say that flash drives are not good for long term storage. I would count on them as safe for a few years, depending on the value of the data. If you are planning on using them this way I recommend reading the full warranty of your drive or finding a drive that includes some kind of time period there.
Sorry Lazerus,I don’t think any one on the Plant Earth can answer that question.The people who make them all say different things..They want you to buy THEIR usb don’t they? One usb said it had up to 10 (ten) years storage time.I laughed..Notice the Magic word, "UP TO" which in reality could be anything from maybe 5 to 10 years if your lucky…The best bet is to half what they tell you it might be and work from there…
I can buy a 2gb stick from my local Post Office for about ten dollars…Lets be honest Lazerus, in this day and age,what lasts for 10 years for a lousy 10 dollars…and of course now and again you’ll get one that won’t work at all…Always make a few back up’s like I do…Hope that helps a bit…
Cheers and happy xmas….. Eric…
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Not Sand disk,thats for sure….
Flash memory is a "permanent" memory method. But companies say that flash drives are not good for long term storage. I would count on them as safe for a few years, depending on the value of the data. If you are planning on using them this way I recommend reading the full warranty of your drive or finding a drive that includes some kind of time period there.
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