Is Greener Computer Memory On Its Way?

Computer memory changes constantly with new Apple memory chips and PC memory chips hitting the market daily as manufacturers race each other to produce ever bigger and better memory upgrades. A research lab at North Carolina State University announced this week that they are taking things even further with news that their researchers are developing a brand new type of ultra quick memory. The innovation is designed to make computing greener and quicker with no start up time and less power consumption.

In what is sure to be seen as a gauntlet being thrown down to the major memory manufacturers, the North Caroline State University lab is said to have created a single unified memory – this fuses the functions of RAM (a volatile device which allows the computer to work quickly but is unable to save data without power) and slow memory devices like flash drives (a non-volitile device used to store files, folders, images, music etc.) to give fast performance and data storing capabilities.

The new memory is still in testing at the University so it remains unclear if the trial has been deemed a full success or if the invention will be available in both PC and Apple memory formats. However, what is clear is that the potential to create a single type of computer memory would allow for a supersonic computing experience – imagine a PC that turns on instantly with no hard drive data retrieval needed for the operating system to boot, and a machine that can lower the cost of your energy bills and be kinder to the environment by using less power.

The chip in testing has been called a ‘'double floating-gate field effect transistor.” A field effect transistor is referred to as an FET for short.

Computer memory specialists Data Memory Systems have welcomed the research and believe the new chip poses very interesting possibilities not just for the home computer user but also for large businesses who need reliable data storage devices as well as large amounts of computer memory.

While the double floating-gate FET is not expected to be commercially available for some time, you can still tap into some of the benefits of memory upgrades by installing a new memory chip in your PC or Apple machine. New memory improves performance which speeds up computing and can help you perform everyday tasks much quicker as the machine’s capabilities and process handling functions work faster. To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

USB 3.0 External Hard Drives Land At Data Memory Systems

Advances in IT and computing technology happen daily so new hardware models and improved computer memory performance aren’t anything new. Even if you don’t pay attention to any of these advancements, you’ll want to learn more about USB 3.0 and the increasing availability of USB 3.0 hard drives. Whether you’re a casual computer user, an IT buff or simply just enjoy technology, the new USB 3.0 hard drives from Data Memory Systems are worth a look.

USB 3.0 technology applied to external hard drives combines the best of portable technology with the benefits of speedy performance. The upshot is an external hard drive connected to your machine via a USB 3.0 port gives around ten times the transfer speed of a standard USB 2.0. A USB 3.0 port is required to achieve best performance. While the loss or gain of a second or two may not make much of a difference to your day-to-day life, in computer terms the advance is significant. In real terms, swapping a USB 2.0 hard drive for a USB 3.0 hard drive will significantly speed up large file transfers. If you use an external hard drive to back up important files such as business documents and spreadsheets, even this mundane task can be achieved much quicker with a USB 3.0 hard drive. The transfer of larger files is also quicker so you no longer need to wait around staring at the progress bar while shifting your pictures and music from the My Documents folder to an external drive to free up PC space.

Sleek and stylish, the LaCie Starck Mobile USB 3.0 is one of the new breed of USB 3.0 external hard drives now in stock at Data Memory Systems. Taking computing to the next level with the space age USB 3.0 technology, the LaCie Starck Mobile has brains and beauty – it was designed by style supremo Phillipe Starck. Always one of memory experts DMS most popular designs, the re-imagined mobile drive has been upgraded to USB 3.0 is ten times faster than its predecessor - the USB 3.0 transfers up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s) while the USB 2.0 recorded up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s). With a high capacity and sturdy aluminum casing, you can tout the hard drive at work and play. The device is backwardly compatible with USB 2.0 ensuring connectivity is never an issue. It is priced at $95.00 when purchased online at Data Memory Systems.

In a slightly higher price bracket, the ultra desirable USB 3.0 LaCie Rikiki hard drive is tiny, super quick and with a staggering 1TB capacity. One of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market, data is protected by a brushed aluminum casing in eternally stylish black. USB Boost software is included for enhanced speeds and performance up to 33% (Windows® only). It is priced at $130 from Data Memory Systems.

To find out more and browse internal and external hard drives as well as Apple and PC memory, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com/

USB 3.0 External Hard Drives Land At Data Memory Systems

Advances in IT and computing technology happen daily so new hardware models and improved computer memory performance aren’t anything new. Even if you don’t pay attention to any of these advancements, you’ll want to learn more about USB 3.0 and the increasing availability of USB 3.0 hard drives. Whether you’re a casual computer user, an IT buff or simply just enjoy technology, the new USB 3.0 hard drives from Data Memory Systems are worth a look.

USB 3.0 technology applied to external hard drives combines the best of portable technology with the benefits of speedy performance. The upshot is an external hard drive connected to your machine via a USB 3.0 port gives around ten times the transfer speed of a standard USB 2.0. A USB 3.0 port is required to achieve best performance. While the loss or gain of a second or two may not make much of a difference to your day-to-day life, in computer terms the advance is significant. In real terms, swapping a USB 2.0 hard drive for a USB 3.0 hard drive will significantly speed up large file transfers. If you use an external hard drive to back up important files such as business documents and spreadsheets, even this mundane task can be achieved much quicker with a USB 3.0 hard drive. The transfer of larger files is also quicker so you no longer need to wait around staring at the progress bar while shifting your pictures and music from the My Documents folder to an external drive to free up PC space.

Sleek and stylish, the LaCie Starck Mobile USB 3.0 is one of the new breed of USB 3.0 external hard drives now in stock at Data Memory Systems. Taking computing to the next level with the space age USB 3.0 technology, the LaCie Starck Mobile has brains and beauty – it was designed by style supremo Phillipe Starck. Always one of memory experts DMS most popular designs, the re-imagined mobile drive has been upgraded to USB 3.0 is ten times faster than its predecessor - the USB 3.0 transfers up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s) while the USB 2.0 recorded up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s). With a high capacity and sturdy aluminum casing, you can tout the hard drive at work and play. The device is backwardly compatible with USB 2.0 ensuring connectivity is never an issue. It is priced at $95.00 when purchased online at Data Memory Systems.

In a slightly higher price bracket, the ultra desirable USB 3.0 LaCie Rikiki hard drive is tiny, super quick and with a staggering 1TB capacity. One of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market, data is protected by a brushed aluminum casing in eternally stylish black. USB Boost software is included for enhanced speeds and performance up to 33% (Windows® only). It is priced at $130 from Data Memory Systems.

To find out more and browse internal and external hard drives as well as Apple and PC memory, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com/