http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/flash.memory.investigation/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/samsung16gigabitflash.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The US International Trade Commission has reportedly begun an investigation focusing on several companies that produce or purchase NAND flash components, including Samsung, RIM, Apple and others, according to Barron's. BTG International has accused Samsung of violating several patents involving "MLC" type flash memory.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/flash.memory.investigation/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/12/ocz.solid.2.ssd.announced/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/ocz-solid2ssd-12.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />OCZ has released its OCZ Solid 2 SATA II 2.5î Solid State Drive, using MLC-based NAND flash memory for a balance between performance and price. While MLC memory is slightly slower than SLC memory, the new drives deliver 100MB/sec write (120GB model) and 125MB/sec read speeds and a seek time of less than 0.1ms using the less expensive memory type. The drives carry a 64MB onboard cache and a three-y... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/12/ocz.solid.2.ssd.announced/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/27/flash.prices.climb/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/toshiba16gigabit.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Speculation that Apple has been ordering large quantities of NAND flash memory and constraining global supplies has contributed to a recent surge in prices. An inSpectrum report claims that the mainstream 16GB multi-level cell (MLC) components appreciated over 40 percent through February. The spot price has jumped by eight percent just in the past week, following reports suggesting that preparatio... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/27/flash.prices.climb/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/17/iphone.flash.memory.orders/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/toshiba16gigabit.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple's preparations for the next-generation iPhone line is constraining worldwide supplies for leading flash memory manufacturers and may increase prices. A new analyst report says that Appleís (unannounced) refresh of iPhones is putting increased pressure on flash memory manufacturers managing dwindling inventory. According to Cult of Mac, ThinkEquity analyst Vijay Rakesh is telling clients that... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/17/iphone.flash.memory.orders/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/28/43nm.slc.chips.announced/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/toshiba-43nmchips-27.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Toshiba has announced higher density, faster memory chips in a new lineup of 43nm single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory, featuring 2GB, 4GB and 8GB individual chips. The 43 nanometer process allows Toshiba to deliver double the density of its previous 56nm process, while also delivering SLC speeds, which are approximately 2.5x faster than the more common, denser but historically slower MLC (Mu... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/28/43nm.slc.chips.announced/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/16/toshiba.to.buy.sandisk/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/samsung30nmflash.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Earlier this month, a report had Samsung interested in buying portable flash memory maker SanDisk, and todayís rumors have another suitor considering making a bid for the company. A newswire reports Toshiba is the latest interested party, and is only considering a bid in order to prevent competitor Samsung from taking over SanDisk, thus creating a near monopoly as the sole supplier of NAND flash m... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/16/toshiba.to.buy.sandisk/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/lexar.intros.16gb.cf.card/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/lexarcf16gbintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Portable storage device maker Lexar on Tuesday announced it has doubled the storage capacity of its current 8GB UDMA CF card with the upcoming release of a higher capacity Compact Flash memory card, the 16GB Professional UDMA 300x. The 300x speed rating translates to sustained write speeds of 45MBps, which is quick enough to keep up with most modern digital SLR camerasí burst shooting modes. Meant... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/lexar.intros.16gb.cf.card/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/16/long.life.flash.memory/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0807/flashmemoryteaser.jpg ' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new type of flash memory is being developed, according to today's reports, which not only takes up less space and uses less electricity than the current flash memory technology, but also lasts much longer as well. The ferroelectric chips under development by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as well as the University of Tokyo will outlive current flash memory b... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/16/long.life.flash.memory/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/24/seagate.to.buy.nand.maker/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/seagateteaser.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Seagate is rumored to be looking into buying out Intel's 49 percent stake in the IM Flash Technologies joint venture between the chip maker and Micron, a flash memory manufacturer, according to analysts. That is just one option for Seagate, but the analysts say the company would be better off buying into SanDisk, as it is not involved with any other companies and is less costly. Furthermore, they ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/24/seagate.to.buy.nand.maker/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/05/sanyo.xacti.hd1010.debuts/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0805/5-sanyo-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sanyo has launched its compact, lightweight Xacti HD1010, a full 1080i high-definition digital camcorder featuring "Face Chaser" face detection technology for both video and stills as well as a new slow-motion video mode at 60 fps and seven frames-per-second sequential shooting for action photography. The HD1010 features a 10x all-glass optical zoom, image stabilization, and a large 2.7-inch LCD; ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/05/sanyo.xacti.hd1010.debuts/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT