what kind of failure rate on these things---in regards to frequent rewriting
470326
I don't have a statistical definition of the failure rate, but I have been using mine (I have recently purchased a 2nd unit) since 2010 and have never had any issue so far. In the same period, I have had many more hard drive issues, so I prefer the Cruzer 32 for my data files.
470327
We have had no failure on these particular flash drive and we have 4 of them.
470328
I have owned MANY SANDISK drives, and none of them ever failed. I can tell you that thumb drives DO fail, especially the cheap ones. So, if you value your data, and don't want to lose it, spend the money on a SANDISK.
470329
I have had a few of these (one for 6 or 7 years) and have not had one fail except one i tweeked. It cost me $100 for retrieval, but i got back all my data. I'm not sure how often you rewrite, but i remove, edit and add-to probably once or twice a day.
470330
I can't say for sure. After mild use I was suddenly unable to read or write anything. No computer I plugged it into was able to detect it.
470331
I have yet to see a Sandisk fail; period! I've tried many brands, and I use one or two daily to move files, sometimes by the Gig. Maybe not the fastest, but reliability means more to me than any other factor. I've been using only Sandisk for about 5 years, and I'm a full-time, self-employed pc tech. I've bought and sold so many to clients, I've lost track, and haven't heard anyone say anything different: Sandisk drives don't fail.
470332
Have had no failures during back up operations of data only. Have not tried any other uses.
584400
Just buy the set of two, it is easier than changing one and having to do the whole thing again in a few months. If one is failed, the other is either failed as well or soon will be.
165479
Yes, and the reader/writer is a life saver! Rapid downloads and rewrites allow to continue working without interruptions.
1422309
We reused them. You can't reuse them A LOT but if you are careful you can get 2-3 times out of them
247411
Ah! Cache, great, thank you for sharing this. I wonder if there's any noticeable read or write speed difference between 16 and 32 -- I was under the impression that 16 was quite a bit. Thanks again!
2125307
Performance is identical. Just use the same standard on both ends. Reliability is a factor of the quality cable, the length and quality of your terminations. Performance is determined by the protocol first, reliability second. Not either termination standard you mention.
2255396
It's not true. Actually, they did last less than magnetic hard disk drives. Technology is getting better and better, so the lifecycle is evolving. Information can be written and re written several times, but it's recommended to avoid high frequency writes, like memory swapping. Honestly, I think you shouldn't worry about it.
706640
My old one was constantly being replaced. Since they have reworked them no problem with the new one which i have had for 3 months - that's a record
14531
I have not had any problems in 25 long sessions using various speeds. The machine is as good as thought it might be. I hope this helps.
1287155
nope, total reliability...bought more for family 'puter and will buy more as needed
2251061
No, but they have a fail rate for ~50 percent in three days. You can do better at hd
1556507
I have used mine 60+ times. Still tons of life and doesn't seem like its going to quit working any time soon.
1789730
Rev number should just be the revision number. Essentially like a batch number... if all the other specs match it should be fine. If im not mistaken
704264
Candidly, I think it really doesn't matter what the ratings are. I know it is somewhat the same as the WD Red drives. The key is whether they continue working and last a while. I have had drives by other makers that had 3 year warranties and lasted over 5 years before I retired them (all were still working). Lots of the numbers thrown to the consumer by drive companies have little meaning when it comes to mean fail times as everyone uses drives differently and it also depends on what drives you get and what shape they were in.
2195462
I've been using it for 40 years or so. If the problem is contamination, varnish or dirt, I've never seen it fail. Hard to tell from the brief note you wrote just what's wrong, but it can't hurt!
1418890
I have not put mine to work yet my project is taking longer then i thought, will post outcome with resaults once it's tested sorry could not help you on info. at this time.
285314
I purchased two in Oct 2013 and use them on alternate months to back up 100 GB of files. One is for the even numbered months the other for odd numbered months. So I have used each at least 6 times. I have had no issues.