Hardware Using a USB flashdrive vs an External HD on a Wii

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My external HD went kaput a while back. Was considering picking up a 32gb flashdrive for the time being (only $18.00 this week) since I don't play a ton of console games and the ones I do play will fit on that space. Question is, is the lifespan of a flashdrive considerably shorter due to the Wii constantly reading the game off of it (say with daily or every other day use) would the flashdrive last a considerable amount of time (over one year) or should I just bite the bullet and get another external HD?
 
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flash drives get worn out with each write and erase, not by reading. so as long as you dont keep changing games waaaay often it should last considerably longer than a normal hard drive, and even so, usb flash drives are more relaiable than a mecanical hard drive, if you dont need huge amounts of space a flash drive is your best bet n.n
 
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