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SanDisk introduces the first 8TB SD and 4TB microSD cards - Liliputing (liliputing.com)
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[–] Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This is the kind of discussion i'm here for. Thanks everyone! I didn't know SD and micro SD cards where this unreliable but i always use them for short term stuff or content that is backed up somewhere else so i think i'm good.

[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

They aren't that unreliable FWIW. Obviously, it should not be your only copy of media, but I have microSD cards that are still readable with data intact even 10, 11, or more years later.

If you buy quality microSD cards, expect them to last a long time.

[–] JustARegularNerd@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I feel it's worth mentioning the application of them also factors into their longevity.

Good quality SD card holding some documents and random files? Yeah probably 10+ years. Good quality SD card being used in a dashcam, constant writes? I'm replacing my good SD card after about ~2 years of service because its showing signs of failure.

[–] NaoPb@eviltoast.org 0 points 3 months ago

True. It's all about the application.

[–] JustARegularNerd@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

I feel it's worth mentioning the application of them also factors into their longevity.

Good quality SD card holding some documents and random files? Yeah probably 10+ years. Good quality SD card being used in a dashcam, constant writes? I'm replacing my good SD card after about ~2 years of service because its showing signs of failure.