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No, its not an optical storage device.
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Is a flash memory magnetic tape or optical?
Neither. Flash memory is comprised of computer chips, specifically something called NAND memory.
Is a memory card a magnetic optical or flash device?
Memory cards are flash storage, where data is stored in discrete transistor cells that can normally be erased or changed several thousand times.
Differences between flash memories and CD RWs?
Flash memory - solid state memory, has faster access speed CD-RW - optical media, slower access speed
What is optical memory?
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.
What is a flash memory card?
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
Why flash memory called FLASH?
Because light is fast. And a flash is light. And flash memory is fast.
What is better memory stick or flash memory?
Memory sticks use flash memory.
What is the life expectancy of optical media as copared to flash media?
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.
Why do you call usb a flash drive?
USB is not a flash drive. A flash drive is so called because it uses flash memory that retains data with no power.
Who invented flash memory?
Flash memory was invented by Toshiba.
Who actually makes the flash memory in memory cards?
Kingston makes Flash memory.
Is a flash card an example of optical storage media?
I think it is, because its an external memory.
