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Intel, Micron 3D NAND partnership could allow for larger, faster memory modules in Macs, iOS devices

Via the combined forces of Intel and Micron, NAND flash memory could get even faster. This, in turn, could make the memory in your iOS devices even faster and allow for more storage space. The two companies are apparently working on a 3D NAND flash technologies wherein 3D NAND is stacked in 32 vertical layers. […]

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Crucial unveils solid-state drives for older Mac notebooks

You should add more solid-state drives to more things, as they are awesome. Per Macworld, accessory provider Crucial today announced a new solid-state drive (SSD) targeted at users who want to upgrade older computer systems with a flash drive that boasts a price well under US$1 per gigabyte of capacity. Crucial’s new v4 SSD, which […]

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Micron announces 500GB notebook SSD hard drives

Micron Technology on Tuesday announced its highest capacity laptop solid-state drives (SSDs) based on its smallest circuitry technology; the largest SSD doubles the amount of data that can be stored compared to its predecessor. Micron’s new RealSSD C400 flash drive line offers capacities ranging from 64GB to 512GB and will be available in 1.8″ and […]

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Rumor: Apple Places Mass Order for 100 Million Flash Chips

Recently, Apple placed a massive order for flash memory chips, the quantity of which seeming lower in density than one would expect from the company. Citing supplier-based sources, DigiTimes has stated that Apple has ordered 100 million 8Gb NAND flash chips for delivery later this year with the bulk of this order to come from […]