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New Silicon-Based Memory 5X Denser Than NAND Flash
Lucas123 writes "Researchers at Rice University said today they have been able to create a new non-volatile memory using nanocrystal wires as small as 5 nanometers wide that can make chips five times more dense than the 27 nanometer NAND flash memory being manufactured today. And, the memory is cheap because it uses silicon and not more expensive graphite as been used in previous iterations of the nanowire technology. The nanowires also allow stacking of layers to create 3-D memory, even more dense. 'The fact that they can do this in 3D makes makes it highly scalable. We've got memory that's made out of dirt-cheap material and it works,' a university spokesman said."
Nope, no one saw that one coming.
"To those who are overly cautious, everything is impossible. "
Great, it's denser. Does this mean it now comes in a yellow-white, almost blonde color?
There's a spot in User Info for World of Warcraft account names? Really?
Shh. One mustn't identify in public The Great Duck, herald and bringer of technology.
You mean, by changing the contents of the memory over time? Now that's just crazy talk.
If libertarians are so opposed to effective government, why don't they all move to Somalia?
...5X Denser Than NAND Flash... Flash is sure taking a beating these days, first Apple, now Intel.
Nope. Microsoft is that stupid dog that keeps laughing at you when you can't shoot the ducks.
If so, count me out! Besides 3D makes me nauseated.
What one fool can do, another can. (Ancient Simian Proverb)
And you, sir, win the Bullshit of the Day award.
Congrats!
Kid-proof tablet..
Silicon-based lifeforms 5x denser than carbon-based.