Samsung produces smaller 8GB flash
updated 04:30 pm EDT, Wed July 19, 2006
Samsung 8GB flash
Samsung has begun mass producing smaller NAND flash memory chips with an 8GB storage capacity that could further reduce the size numerous gadgets, including Apple's future iPod models. Samsung has shrunk the size of its 8GB NAND flash chips by one-quarter from older designs while increasing chip capacity, according to IDG News Service. Apple is expected to release new iPod models in the near future, though numerous reports suggest that the updated devices will not launch until October or later. The suspected delay has resulted in a negative impact on the NAND flash market, corresponding to an average 10 percent sequential drop for mainstream density NAND flash chips, according to another report.
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Wrong!
This is the second "news" site I've read that doesn't seem to be able to report facts! it's 8Gb not 8GB. There's a pretty big difference.