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Falling NAND Flash Memory Prices Spurs Growth of Flash-based MP3 Market.
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In-Stat Alerts
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June 16, 2005
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Stephanie Guza ,Industry Analyst
Today, the large majority of MP3 player manufacturers are offering product lines that use two different memory formats - hard disk drives (HDD) and Flash memory. Sales of HDD and Flash - based MP3 players have been booming due to increased availability of products and the popularity of downloading music online. Over the next year, vendors will continue to increase hard drive space; however Flash memory is emerging as the stronger growth segment.
Flash memory comes in two different types: NOR Flash and NAND Flash. NAND Flash is distinguished from NOR Flash memory by its smaller cell size and lower cost per bit. It is the preferred type ...