The reason: Flash memory only has a limited number of erasure cycles and ages accordingly. 2. Beware of very small sticks: The size of a USB stick can have an impact on data security. Very small ...

Introduced in 1998 with 4MB and 8MB capacities, the original 2" modules looked like a short stick of chewing gum. Sony also designed Memory Sticks as I/O devices for cameras, GPS and Bluetooth ...

(1) See Sony Memory Stick. (2) A memory stick is sometimes used to refer to a USB drive, which uses flash memory. See USB drive. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction ...