Would you build a Flash Destroyer?

flash ram

 | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

The results are (1355 votes):

51% voted for I would totally build one so I can chart my flash drives' longevity.
49% voted for Not for me. I'll just burn my old drives, thanks.

totally build one chart flash drives longevity
I would totally build one so I can chart my flash drives' longevity.
me burn old drives thanks
Not for me. I'll just burn my old drives, thanks.

EEPROMs, such as flash memory, store data in electronic devices like cell phones, smart cards, SD cards, and solid-state drives. This type of memory can only endure a limited number of writes, it will eventually wear out and it won’t store new data. The Flash Destroyer explores that limit by writing and verifying a common EEPROM chip, rated for 1 million writes, until it burns out. Would you like to build one?


Recent Comments (3)
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posted May 27th, 2010 at 15:56 CDT

They last way longer than floppies.

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Guest

posted May 27th, 2010 at 15:56 CDT

I\'ll just throw them out.

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Guest

posted May 27th, 2010 at 15:55 CDT

This is a neat idea.

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