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Solid state drives and flash drives?

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ryanthesav   08-20-2008 at 08:12:17 PM

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the difference is between a solid state drive and a flash drive?

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rockyjohn   08-20-2008 at 08:29:57 PM
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Both are solid state devices for storing data.

A SSD refers to a hard drive for a computer system; a flash drive usually refers to a small mobil device - usually pen shaped but thicker and shorter or a small "card" that is connected to a computer device - usually by USB port or a card slot.

Just go search newegg to see examples of both.


Message edited by rockyjohn on 08-20-2008 at 08:31:25 PM
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wheelthrown   08-20-2008 at 09:18:15 PM
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eggzactly! RockyJohn is exactly right they are just different applications of essentialy the same technology.

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khelben1979   09-10-2008 at 03:16:55 PM
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Facts regarding solid state drives: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive

Facts regarding flash drives: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_drive

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