Reliability of Flash USB drives?

Reliability of Flash USB drives?
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USB flash memory is very reliable. Flash memory has no moving parts (unlike normal hard drives), so they very rarely break. If you are very concerned about reliablity, there are several "rugged" models available. Visit this page to see an example of a "rugged" USB drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233059&cm_re=rugged_USB_flash-_-20-233-059-_-Product
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