Multimedia to boost memory storage in handsets, says IMS Research

Iria · Dec 20, 2006, 11:20 AM

Source: DigiTimes
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Embedded and removable memory capacity demands for cellular handsets showed a dramatic increase in 2006, primarily driven by consumer interest in music-enabled handsets, according to research firm IMS Research.

Manufacturers are offering several solutions to meet this demand, including micro hard disks, embedded NAND flash memory and removable NAND flash memory cards. Despite several prominent announcements regarding handsets with large capacity micro hard-disks in 2006, the overall trend in the handset market has been a continued move towards flash storage. NAND flash is viewed as a better alternative for handsets for several reasons, the most important being its superior shock resistance, and lower battery drain. These traits are especially beneficial in cellular handsets since they are handled frequently and cycle power almost constantly, said IMS Research.

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Multimedia to boost memory storage in handsets, says IMS Research Source: DigiTimes __________ Embedded and removable memory capacity demands for cellular handsets showed a dramatic increase in 2006, primarily driven by consumer interest in music-enabled handsets, according to research firm IMS Research. Manufacturers are offering several solutions to meet this demand, including micro hard disks, embedded NAND flash memory and removable NAND flash memory cards. Despite several prominent announcements regarding handsets with large capacity micro hard-disks in 2006, the overall trend in the handset market has been a continued move towards flash storage. NAND flash is viewed as a better alternative for handsets for several reasons, the most important being its superior shock resistance, and lower battery drain. These traits are especially beneficial in cellular handsets since they are handled frequently and cycle power almost constantly, said IMS Research.