Flash Memory Storage

Flash memory chips are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts
An SSD (solid state drive) has several advantages over magnetic hard disks:

-Higher storage capacities

-Faster acces times

-Faster transfer rates

-Quieter operation

-More durable

-Lighter weight

-Less power consumption

-Less heat generation

-Longer life

A memory card is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer

Memory card examples are:

-CF

-SDHC

-SDXC

-miniSD

-microSD

-microSDHC

-microSDXC

-xD Picture Card

-Memory Stick PRO Duo

-M2

USB flash drives plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device