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Flash drive capacities surge as smaller drives become uneconomical

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Flash drive capacities have significantly increased due to advancements in NAND flash technology, allowing for denser memory cells and vertical stacking. This technological progress has made smaller capacities, like 1GB, economically unviable for consumer sales, as the cost savings from reducing storage are minimal compared to the overall hardware and assembly costs. Consequently, most new flash drives start at much larger capacities, such as 64GB, with smaller drives now primarily found in specialized industrial applications. AI

RANK_REASON The article explains a trend in consumer electronics based on technological advancements and market economics, rather than announcing a new product or research breakthrough.

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Flash drive capacities surge as smaller drives become uneconomical

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today)

    While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today) While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reaso

    📰 Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today) While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: htt…

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