Memory

A memory card is a small hardware device used to store data/information. Usually ranging in size from 8MB to 2 Gb, but the latest cards are able to store data of up to 16 Gb. Basically, it is used to save pictures in digital cameras and to transfer data and programs between handheld computers (Palm OS devices and pocket PCs). Card readers are usually read for memory cards. Usually, these are in the form of remote devices with many diverse kinds of sockets well-suited with several memory cards. The card reader is normally attached to the computer's USB port, and most card readers receive the maximum popular cards available on the market. They are able to transfer data at a maximum rate of 480 Mb/s. Some of the best memory cards include Compaq Memory Card Contura 4MB Proprietary, HP Smart Array 128MB 5312 Cache Module, Lenovo DDR3 eXFlash 400GB Storage DIMM Flash Memory, BM CompactFlash (CF) 8MB Memory Card for PDAs and Digital Cameras, and IBM CompactFlash (CF) 32 MB Memory Card.