Intel, Micron Boost Flash Memory Speed by Five Times 67
Lucas123 writes "IM Flash Technologies, a joint venture between Intel and Micron, announced they've been able to improve NAND memory and its circuitry in order to boost read/write speeds by five times their current ability. The new 8Gbit single-level cell, high-speed NAND chip will offer 200MB/sec read speeds and write speeds of up to 100MB/sec, which means faster data transfer between devices like solid-state drives and video cards. IM Flash Technologies plans to begin shipping the new chip later this year."
Re:Video cards? (Score:5, Funny)
I think this is similar to how the latest greatest processors are marketed as improving the "internet experience." Well sure. Not having a CPU at all or having a CPU from twelve years ago will hamper your "internet experience" compared to any new CPU.
Re:Some interesting possibilities open up. (Score:3, Funny)
You watch - soon we'll all be storing data on little coloured cartridges ala Star Trek.
Ladies, get your beehive hairdos and miniskirts ready, Kirk is in the hizzy!
Re:Video cards? (Score:3, Funny)
2. Advertize the hell out of it
3. People buy videocards that last about a month at most
4. Profit!