No, its not an optical storage device.
Neither. Flash memory is comprised of computer chips, specifically something called NAND memory.
Memory cards are flash storage, where data is stored in discrete transistor cells that can normally be erased or changed several thousand times.
Flash memory - solid state memory, has faster access speed CD-RW - optical media, slower access speed
Optical memory is an early form of computer memory. It involves the use of an optical system for the writing and reading of data to and from a computer's main memory.
A flash memory card is a card that holds digital data. An example of a flash memory card would be an SD Card, Micro SD, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Flash Drive (Thumb Drive, USB key). All Ipod models except the ipod classic use flash memory. Flash memory has no moving parts, but, hardrives do. Those are classified under, non-flash memory. Flash memory cards have different memory capacities. The higher the capacity, the more expensive it will be. But, the higher capacity, the more stuff can be put on it. Hope this helps
Because light is fast. And a flash is light. And flash memory is fast.
Memory sticks use flash memory.
The flash media does not last as long as the optical media. Flash media is about the moment and will not be supported for as long.
USB is not a flash drive. A flash drive is so called because it uses flash memory that retains data with no power.
Flash memory was invented by Toshiba.
Kingston makes Flash memory.
I think it is, because its an external memory.