[Soekris] Longevity of a USB flash memory stick?

[James R. Van Artsdalen]

David Alexander wrote:
> I'm thinking of an internal CF card for the OS and programs and a USB
> memory stick for data.  I can get away with a 16GB flash stick for my
> needs.
>   
Another possibility is something I ran across from Sans Digital today:
Their CS1T and CR2T:

http://www.sansdigital.com/compact-flash-storage/index.php

These are 2.5" hard disk form-factor units (SATA interface) with room
for one or two CF cards inside.  Note PIO is not supported, only DMA. 
Their store lists the single CF version at $45 and dual CF at $99 (i.e.,
list price), so this might be a reasonable alternative for someone who
wants a second storage unit, internal, solid-state, but doesn't need to
go the route of an SSD unit.

I've never tried these and don't know anyone who has: I've only seen the
product page.