Re: SRAM vs Flash-RAM

Cysgod Yr Arth (kelly@vu.com)
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 12:30:01 -0600 (MDT)

On Wed, 5 Jun 1996, Frank Lyon Cox wrote:

> At 05:32 AM 6/05/1996 -0500, you wrote:
> >Could someone please explain the advantages and disadvantages (and just
> plain differences) of SRAM and Flash-RAM, please?
> >
>
> The main difference in my mind is that flash-RAM comes in much larger
> capacities and at a much lower cost per megaByte.

I believe that the Flash-RAM doesn't need a battery backup either, so the
lifespan of info on a FlashRAM is far better than the regular SRAM cards
(typically about 1-2 yrs according to the stats with my Verbatim).

BTW: The only one I have seen that sells the Flash-RAM for the OmniGo is
MagicRAM, and they stated that the drivers they provide are only
guaranteed to work with their card, but I'd like to see if there is
compatability with other cards...

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