From: nospam@needed.invalid   
      
   On Thu, 2/12/2026 8:55 AM, micky wrote:   
      
   > You've talked me into it.   
      
   In this time of scarcity, you use what ya got.   
   I don't know what is going on at the source,   
   and why they can't restock the shelves for us.   
      
   If I went on a trip right now, I'd have to make do   
   with a 64GB stick. That's what I've got.   
      
   There are more fabrication facilities than just   
   the "majors". For example, there is a firm which makes   
   tiny SLC and MLC chips, and makes USB sticks for $100 each   
   from them. Why aren't those sticks on the hook at the store ?   
   Those kinds of companies, do not make components for the AI people.   
      
   There are fabs in India, making weird stuff. Why isn't a   
   USB stick from India available here ?   
      
      Paul   
      
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