Flash memory is non-volatile, which means that it does not need power to maintain the information stored in the chip. In addition, flash memory offers fast read access times (although not as fast as volatile DRAM memory used for main memory in PCs) and better kinetic shock resistance than hard disks. These characteristics explain the popularity of flash memory in portable devices. Another feature of flash memory is that when packaged in a "memory card", it is enormously durable, being able to withstand intense pressure, extremes of temperature, and immersion in water.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 2:43 PM on May 11, 2008

well,Flash memory, or Flash RAM, is a relatively low-cost, medium-capacity way of storing data on mobile devices.

Flash memory is solid state, that is, it has no moving parts, unlike a hard drive. Instead, data is stored on a fixed medium, making it more durable, less prone to skipping and breaking. One of the most common places that Flash memory is found is in thumb drives that can be attached to keychains.

Answered by Saurabh , an ibibo Master, at 8:57 PM on May 01, 2008

well seema,Flash memory is non-volatile. That mean it retains information even when the power is off. Because it contains no moving parts, flash memory uses very little power and is also very durable. Although technically a type of EEPROM, the term "EEPROM" is generally used to refer specifically to non-flash EEPROM which is erasable in small blocks, typically bytes. Because erase cycles are slow, the large block sizes used in flash memory erasing give it a significant speed advantage over old-style EEPROM when writing large amounts of data.

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 4:23 PM on May 01, 2008

Flash memory, or Flash RAM, is a relatively low-cost, medium-capacity way of storing data on mobile devices.

Flash memory is solid state, that is, it has no moving parts, unlike a hard drive. Instead, data is stored on a fixed medium, making it more durable, less prone to skipping and breaking. One of the most common places that Flash memory is found is in thumb drives that can be attached to keychains

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 12:59 PM on April 23, 2008

Flash memory is solid state, that is, it has no moving parts, unlike a hard drive. Instead, data is stored on a fixed medium, making it more durable, less prone to skipping and breaking. One of the most common places that Flash memory is found is in thumb drives that can be attached to keychains.

Answered by bhanu pratap , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:20 PM on April 23, 2008

. Flash memory is non-volatile. That mean it retains information even when the power is off. Because it contains no moving parts, flash memory uses very little power and is also very durable.
Electronic memory comes in a variety of forms to serve a variety of purposes. Flash memory is used for easy and fast information storage in such devices as digital cameras and home video game consoles. It is used more as a hard drive than as RAM. In fact, Flash memory is considered a solid state storage device. Solid state means that there are no moving parts everything is electronic instead of mechanica

Answered by anil kumar , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:12 PM on April 23, 2008

Flash memory is non-volatile, which means that it does not need power to maintain the information stored in the chip. In addition, flash memory offers fast read access times (although not as fast as volatile DRAM memory used for main memory in PCs) and better kinetic shock resistance than hard disks. These characteristics explain the popularity of flash memory in portable devices. Another feature of flash memory is that when packaged in a "memory card", it is enormously durable, being able to withstand intense pressure, extremes of temperature, and immersion in water.

Although technically a type of EEPROM, the term "EEPROM" is generally used to refer specifically to non-flash EEPROM which is erasable in small blocks, typically bytes. Because erase cycles are slow, the large block sizes used in flash memory erasing give it a significant speed advantage over old-style EEPROM when writing large amounts of data.

Answered by yogesh , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:05 PM on April 23, 2008

Flash memory, or Flash RAM, is a relatively low-cost, medium-capacity way of storing data on mobile devices.

Answered by amit , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:57 AM on April 23, 2008

Flash vs. Ram vs. Hard Disk: Flash memory offers lower power and some extra stability over a hard disk, but costs much more.
Enterprises already use SSDs; such drives cost thousands of dollars per gigabyte. But flash has grown more affordable, making mainstream use viable. "More affordable" is relative, of course: Flash's cost per gigabyte is still over 50 times that of a hard disk.
This premium buys a drive that doesn't rely on power-hungry spinning platters with mobile read/write heads perched near data surfaces. The end result is longer laptop battery life--over 30 minutes longer, vendors estimate--and lower energy bills when you're plugged in, plus more protection for your data when your system endures rough handling. Another perk: If you now wait seemingly endless seconds for your PC to reboot, an SSD may save several seconds each time.
Samsung's drives, which should be shipping before you read this, will include 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch versions in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB, with an additional 2.5-inch 32GB model (their prices are not yet set). The SSDs will replace traditional drives first in subnotebooks and tablets.

Answered by savesh singh , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:46 AM on April 23, 2008

Flash Memory - Flash memory, or Flash RAM, is a relatively low-cost, medium-capacity way of storing data on mobile devices.

Flash memory is solid state, that is, it has no moving parts, unlike a hard drive. Instead, data is stored on a fixed medium, making it more durable, less prone to skipping and breaking. One of the most common places that Flash memory is found is in thumb drives that can be attached to keychains.

Answered by khushvinder , an ibibo Citizen, at 4:40 PM on April 22, 2008