USB memory module

[KimLeece]

Sunday I was in my local computer store (in Japan) and I noticed someone buying an IO/DATA 256MB USB ram module. I've never seen anything like that before and was curious if anyone knows anything about it or has any comments on it's usefulness!! I don't think it was a RAM disk - just memory - but I suppose I could be mistaken as I don't read Japanese!

Kim Leece.

 

[Win98User]

Is this the sort of thing you are referring to?

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info.asp?quicklinx=23TL

Regards.

 

[cdogg]

Yes, those little storage devices are useful primarily because they're portable. They're basically identical to a hard drive, just much smaller and can be quite expensive. Look for USB 2.0 ones if you decide to get one that's over 128MB.


~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[KimLeece]

Maybe - but that is a RAM disk isn't it? I have a feeling that what I saw was more like an expanded mem module - but like I say, I'm not completely sure - hence my question.

Kim Leece.

 

[cdogg]

I shouldn't say "identical" to a hard drive physically, just functionality-wise. Most use some type of Flash memory that can transfer as fast as 1MB/sec in some cases.


~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein