Is flash memory accessible when battery is dead?

[GrapeApe]

I have been in the market for a 512Mb-1Gb USB flash memory drive for a while now, I had been using my 20Gb 4G iPod to transfer files but I am wary of bringing it around everywhere for fear of losing it and I am also concerned that the one time I will need my data my iPod battery will die on me.

My question is will the flash memory on the iPod Shuffle still be readable when the battery is dead?

If it is I believe I will be picking one up instead of a flash drive as it will also give me something to use while exercising.

[Matrixsjd]

I don't see why not, besides the USB port supplies power to the device so I don't think you'll have a problem.

[snafu]

as long as It's a powered USB port(which most are) I don't see why you would have a problem. Even if it's not, It should work.