SD memory card
(Secure Digital Memory Card) A flash memory card that provides storage for digital cameras, cellphones and PDAs. SD Memory Cards use the same 32x24mm form factor as the MultiMediaCard (MMC), but are slightly thicker (2.1mm vs. 1.4mm), and SD Card readers accept both formats. Introduced in 1999 by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk, cards up to 2GB are available.
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- Hard Disk Image Software
- Disk image is a complete copy of all hard drive data, which is made on a physical level. Disk images are created through a fundamentally different... More about Hard Disk Image Software...
Backup Software Glossary
Current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
The glossary contains 473 terms. The current section Storage Media contains 45 terms.
Other "Storage Media" Terms
- Hard Disk
- Hard disk is a magnetic disk on which you can store computer data. The term hard is used to distinguish it from a soft, or floppy, disk. Hard disks... More about Hard Disk...
- Memory Stick
- Yet another standard, set by Sony but now also manufactured by others such as Lexar Media. The main drawback is that there are fewer cameras using... More about Memory Stick...
- Smartmedia
- Bigger in surface than CompactFlash but much thinner, they are more fragile and known to be less reliable. This format is gradually being phased out... More about Smartmedia...
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