I've read that running raspbian from an usb-stick can speed up your raspberry pi (as explained here). How to do this is clear to me, but I was wondering if it matters what kind of usb stick I'll use.
I know that you can test it by mounting it, but was wondering if it matters if you use a full size or a low profile stick. Because I would very much prefer a low profile one. Are there any differences in the type of usb stick used when booting raspbian from it?
The appearance of the stick (low profile, high profile, blue, red, or black) makes no difference to the Pi.
Use any USB stick which works.
Are there any differences in the type of usb stick used when booting raspbian from it?
No. The only thing that's going to make a significant difference would be speed, and the hard deck there is determined by the pi itself, not the stick, presuming it legitimately meets USB 2.0 standards.
Of course, I can't promise that some sticks aren't made better than others, but the fact that we don't see manufacturers trying to claim "Ours is the fastest!" is a big clue about reality here.
