In case you're wondering about un-powered FOB memory longevity.
Oct 2, 2023 12:50:44 #
For kicks & giggles I looked at (mounted) an old Lexar 16GB USB fob I had in the car with music on it.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
Oct 2, 2023 13:03:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
For kicks & giggles I looked at (mounted) an old Lexar 16GB USB fob I had in the car with music on it.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
I looked up "fob" and couldn't find any definition that matched a device that could hold music....(yes, I know what you meant)
Oct 2, 2023 13:23:16 #
srt101fan wrote:
I looked up "fob" and couldn't find any definition that matched a device that could hold music....(yes, I know what you meant)
Curious, what do you call them?
Oct 2, 2023 13:25:41 #
Oct 2, 2023 13:30:09 #
frankco wrote:
Thumb drive is typical
Yea, I go between thumb drive and fob.
Kinda since many go on/come with split ring key holders.
I have a few with split rings.
Oct 2, 2023 14:06:27 #
Oct 2, 2023 14:20:36 #
srt101fan wrote:
Flash drive; thumb drive
Yea, that too, but rarely, because a flash drive can be in a package format other than a thumb drive.
eg. SD, CF, ...
Maybe USB flash drive.
Oct 2, 2023 16:29:13 #
Longshadow wrote:
Yea, that too, but rarely, because a flash drive can be in a package format other than a thumb drive.
eg. SD, CF, ...
Maybe USB flash drive.
eg. SD, CF, ...
Maybe USB flash drive.
Yeah, "USB flash drive" is more precise than just "flash drive". But either one is way better than "fob"!
(So, was all the music gone?)
Oct 2, 2023 16:44:06 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Longshadow wrote:
For kicks & giggles I looked at (mounted) an old Lexar 16GB USB fob I had in the car with music on it.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
You never said: Did it still hold the old files??
Oct 2, 2023 17:16:46 #
srt101fan wrote:
Yeah, "USB flash drive" is more precise than just "flash drive". But either one is way better than "fob"!
(So, was all the music gone?)
(So, was all the music gone?)
MosheR wrote:
You never said: Did it still hold the old files??
Yes, the files (that I checked) appeared to be intact and there were no "device errors".
(Sorry, I meant to add that, but passed the edit time frame....)
Oct 2, 2023 17:25:13 #
Longshadow wrote:
Yes, the files (that I checked) appear to be intact and there were no "device errors".
(Sorry, I meant to add that, but passed the edit time frame....)
(Sorry, I meant to add that, but passed the edit time frame....)
That's pretty damn good! Especially left in a car that long. Thanks for posting, good to know.
Oct 2, 2023 18:03:02 #
srt101fan wrote:
That's pretty damn good! Especially left in a car that long. Thanks for posting, good to know.
Yes, I was a bit apprehensive. I knew it was a while, but not 6 years....
I still would not leave one in a drawer "forever" without plugging it in occasionally to re-charge the circuitry.
But I think it may be prudent not to wait this long!
Maybe every year or two?
Oct 3, 2023 05:19:46 #
Longshadow wrote:
For kicks & giggles I looked at (mounted) an old Lexar 16GB USB fob I had in the car with music on it.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
Since I/we listen to XM radio in that car, I never plugged it into the car. It was never powered since the files were transferred to it on 5/29/2017, about 6.5 years ago.
At least the memory is re-charged now.
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Oct 3, 2023 07:29:19 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Sorry, I don't get the significance of 🎵🎶🎵🎶.
Oct 3, 2023 07:35:55 #
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