eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?

Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly ...
PC Magazine

SSD cache

(1) Solid state storage used as a cache between the computer's main memory (RAM) and a hard drive. The SSD cache holds the data with the most activity, and reading and writing the cache is faster than ...
PC Magazine

SSD lifespan

The length of time a solid state drive (SSD) is able to maintain its integrity. All NAND cells in SSDs have a limited number of erasures and writes, and cells must be erased before being written. The ...
Yahoo

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 review

SanDisk's Extreme Portable SSD V2 is a beautiful piece of kit. The design and build are top quality and even boast up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance so you can be ...
TechSpot

This Verbatim SSD can only be written once, and that's by design

Why it matters: Verbatim has announced a new solid-state drive designed specifically for long-term storage. The company's WOV Series is an external SSD that packs 128GB of NAND flash and connects to ...
DualShockers

Sony To Introduce PS5 Internal SSD Expansion In New Beta Update

Kyle has a degree in Film, Television, and Cultural Studies and has loved video games for as long as he can remember. He's owned every PlayStation, dabbled with the occasional Xbox, and even owned a ...