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USB is not a flash drive. A flash drive is so called because it uses flash memory that retains data with no power.
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∙ 12y agoThey are called this because the memory inside it is known as Flash Memory or a Flash Chip. Why is flash memory called this? Because it is so fast - as in flash of light.
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∙ 12y agoThey are called this because the memory inside it is known as Flash Memory or a Flash Chip.
Why is flash memory called this? Because it is so fast - as in flash of light.
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Who is the creator is the USB flash drive?
the creator of the usb flash drive is Dov Moran
What is usb flash memory typically known as?
a flash drive or pen drive, or possibly a USB key
Is pendrive also called a USB flash drive?
NO, becasue it's original name is flash drive or USB flash drive. As we connect flash drive to the USB port of a PC or laptop, it flash its content (files and folders) instantly. That is the reason it is called USB FLASH DRIVE.As far as name PEN DRIVE is concern, USB Flash drive came in different shapes and one of the shape is PEN. That's why some people specially people coming from Indian region call it PEN drive. Same like they call Photocopier as Xerox machine (as well know that XEROX is the name of the company only)..Ans:A USB flash drive or simply flash drive is a type of removable storage medium.The flash drive comes in various shapes and sizes (both bulkyandsmall) like watches,wrist bands, ikura sushi,swiss knives etc.Some USB flash drives had shapes like pen which were very popular and thus people remember these drives as pen drives rather than USB flash drives.A pen drive is a popular name not the official name of this storage medium.
Whats the statement about a USB flash memory drive?
A USB flash memory drive is a removable hardware device
How do you mod Call of Duty WaW with a USB flash drive?
the cheat is bobo ka hahahahahhahahaah
What technology does a flash drive utilize?
usb drive
What are the release dates for Flash Drive USB - 2014?
Flash Drive USB - 2014 was released on: USA: 18 May 2014
Capacity USB flash drive or USB pen Drive?
Go on My Computer.. And its shown.
Is a USB key and USB flash drive the same thing?
Yes, USB key and flash are just different words for it
What computer was the flash drive invented for?
The USB Flash drive was not invented for a particular computer.
Is Thumb another name for a flash drive?
Yes, there are quite a few different names: Thumb Drive Flash Drive USB Drive Stick Drive Pen Drive Memory Stick All are essentially USB Flash Drives.
What is an example of a flash device?
A flash device is a USB flash drive etc.
