[aprssig] Re: USB thingys Was: slashdot...

[John Kraus]

Just don't forget to take it out when you wash the pants!!!

I killed a 128mb Cruzer that way.

I wish they would make the things waterproof when the cap is on.


At 05:54 PM 1/5/2005, you wrote:
> >          You have to be careful with those USB devices, I have read
>several
> > times about data corruption within a few weeks or so.
>
>My Cruzer Mini drive has been in my pocket, jumbled around with spare change
>and car keys, for at least a year with no loss of data.  Not counting
>whatever information was printed on the label of the thing.  =]
>
>I'd be wary of bargain brands.. but even the good ones are cheap these days.
>At one point, Costco had the 1GB Cruzer Mini listed for under $80.  I only
>see the 512MB now, for $63.  Still not nearly as cheap as a CD and jewel
>case, though.
>
>Scott
>N1VG
>
>
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