Memory sticks were created first by Sony as the answer to the difficulties of the floppy disk. Picked up by SanDisk and a multitude of other software and computer orientated companies, the small sticks were seen as the next big thing to hit the market since buttered bread. However, as time has passed, the adoration of memory sticks has faded as the dangers they pose have been revealed. Still a popular choice for computer storage, consumers are beginning to realize the care that these small sticks require.