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	USB flash drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A flash drive consists of a small printed circuit board encased in a robust plastic or metal casing, making the drive sturdy enough to be carried about in a pocket, as a keyfob, or on a lanyard.
		Flash drives are nearly impervious to the scratches and dust that were problematic for previous forms of portable storage, such as compact discs and floppy disks, and their durable solid-state design means they often survive casual abuse.
		Flash drives enjoy notable success in the field of PC repair as a means to transfer recovery and antivirus software to infected PCs, while allowing a portion of the hosts machines data to be backed up in case of emergency.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USB_flash_drive (3249 words)

	USB flash drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USB mass storage controller - implements the USB host controller and provides a linear interface to block-oriented serial flash devices while hiding the complexities of block-orientation, block erasure, and wear balancing, or wear levelling, although drives that actually perform this in hardware are rare.
		Flash drives are more tolerant of abuse than mechanical drives, but can still be damaged or have data corrupted if an impact loosens circuit connections.
		Lexar's Jump Drives, in particular, are often bulky and difficult to connect to the USB port.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flash_drive (3249 words)

	WebWire® \| USB Flash Drive Alliance Unveils Change in Focus
		"The USB flash drive format is expected to be the fastest growing removable solid-state format in terms of revenue and unit shipments through 2008," said Joseph Unsworth, senior analyst for Gartner Dataquest.
		The USB Flash Drive Alliance (UFDA) was formed to educate consumers about the benefits of these portable, easy-to-use, powerful devices.
		A USB flash drive is about the size of a pack of gum, requires no additional software or connectors, and is powerful enough to store up to 2 GB of data -- providing consumers and businesses with a fast and easy way to store and transport digital information.
	www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=568 (483 words)

	USB Flash Drive Alliance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The USB Flash Drive Alliance, founded in December 2003 by Samsung, Lexar Media, Kingston Technology and others, is a group of companies promoting the use of USB flash drives (also called "keydrives").
		According to the alliance, in 2003 50 million USB flash drives were sold in the USA alone.
		This page was last modified 04:00, 16 February 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USB_Flash_Drive_Alliance (90 words)

	Storage in a flash: 14 USB flash drives - ZDNet: Reviews
		Erik Aldana, vice president of the USB Flash Drive Alliance, says that the portable drives are perfect for people who regularly work on two or more different PCs--particularly students and business people--and need a dependable way to transport data.
		Flash drives are also popular in Asia, where not everybody has their own computer.
		While a typical USB flash drive is small, especially compared to the size of an average external hard drive, some USB flash drives are significantly smaller than others, and some offer design flourishes, such as a keychain attachment, a permanently affixed cap, or particularly sturdy construction.
	reviews-zdnet.com.com /USB_Flash_Drives/4520-3240_16-5128560.html (747 words)

	DSstar: TECH LEADERS ESTABLISH ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE USB FLASH DRIVES
		A USB flash drive is a compact USB flash memory drive that is a portable hard drive, letting you store and transport your computer data and video clips.
		USB flash drives are perfect for transporting digital photos to show family and friends, or for taking an important project from home to the office.
		UFDA projects that over five million USB flash drives will be sold in 2003 in the United States alone, representing approximately 20 percent of the worldwide market.
	www.hpcwire.com /dsstar/03/1216/107148.html (301 words)

	Press Release :: GlobalWare Solutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The USB Flash Drive Alliance (UFDA) was created to educate consumers about USB Flash Drives, which are portable, pluggable and powerful devices revolutionizing the way consumers and professionals store and share digital data files.
		A USB flash drive is a compact USB flash memory drive that is a portable hard drive, allowing for the storage and transport of computer data and video clips, including text, graphics and multimedia files.
		The proliferation of USB ports among a wide variety of computing devices, combined with declining market prices for flash memory, and a greater consumer awareness of USB flash drives, is creating a market for the devices that is growing exponentially.
	www.globalwaresolutions.com /trends/press/2004_flash_alliance.htm (602 words)

	USB Flash Drive Questions and Answers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		USB flash drives are using the USB protocol to interoperate with PCs (Macs too!) and devices with a USB port.
		Typically USB Flash Drives use mass storage class drivers that are incorporated in Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP or later as well as Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X or later as well as Linux 2.4.6 or later.
		USB flash drives are currently available with up to 2 GB storage capacity, and are available in a variety of storage sizes for different needs.
	www.usbflashdrive.org /usbfd_faq.html (1946 words)

	USB flash drive definition - Small Business Computing Online Dictionary of IT Terms: Powered by Webopedia
		USB flash drives are touted as being easy-to-use as they are small enough to be carried in a pocket and can plug into any computer with a USB drive.
		USB flash drives have less storage capacity than an external hard drive, but they are smaller and more durable because they do not contain any internal moving parts.
		USB flash drives also are called thumb drives, jump drives, pen drives, key drives, tokens, or simply USB drives.
	sbc.webopedia.com /TERM/U/USB_flash_drive.html (161 words)

	USB Flash Drives and Portable Storage for Computers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		USB flash drives are compact and easy-to-use devices that are similar in use to your computer hard drive.
		USB flash drives slip into your pocket, conveniently around your neck or on a keychain for ultimate portable storage.
		USB flash drives finally fulfill the real promise of the digital age: complete freedom and mobility.
	www.usbflashdrive.org (104 words)

	PRESS RELEASE USB Flash Drive Alliance to Announce Change in Focus, Highlights for '04 and Market Drivers for '05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		USB flash drive market highlights and UFDA successes for 2004 will also be described along with a discussion of the necessary drivers for market growth in 2005.
		Steffen Hellmold is the president of the USB Flash Drive Alliance.
		In the elected position, Steffen is responsible for guiding the direction of the Alliance and evangelizing the importance of establishing a common product category across the USB flash drive market as well as the benefits of USB flash drives.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=77416 (415 words)

	USB Flash Storage Sparking More Interest
		A handful of flash memory drive makers Monday announced an alliance to educate the public on the benefits of using USB flash drives, which are tiny devices capable of storing files such as digital photos or music files.
		A USB flash drive (UFD) is a portable flash memory hard drive -- about the size of a pack of chewing gum -- that lets users store and transport computer data and video clips.
		UFDA will launch participate in events throughout the year to spur the USB flash drive movement.
	www.internetnews.com /storage/article.php/3286641 (686 words)

	BBPC News \| BuildOrBuy - Flash Memory
		Flash Memory today allows us to do more than Boot a PC from a Bios Chip.
		FLASH also known as FEPROM is one of the newest types of non-volatile memory.
		FLASH is used in digital cameras to store pictures, PC's store their BIOS on FLASH memory chips, and MP3 audio recorders use FLASH to store music.
	www.buildorbuy.org /flashmem.html (448 words)

	♪ USB Flash Drive News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Whatever aspect of USB Flash Drive information you are looking for, new sites and services offering the latest gardening tips and advice are constantly being developed and released.
		USB drives are great because they are very small, and fit in your pocket, necklace, or keychain.
		USB drives provide a quick transfer between your devices, you don't need to waste money on blank CD's, DVD's, Diskettes, you just transfer it over, probably much faster than you could burn a CD, and you are good to go!
	www.usb-flash-memory.net (389 words)

	Geek.com Geek News - USB flash drives are about to get a lot more attention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The group, called the USB Flash Drive Alliance, wants to mount a marketing campaign to get the word out on how convenient and easy-to-use these devices are.
		USB flash drives are starting to grow rapidly in popularity, with a 491% increase expected from 2002 to the end of this year.
		Flash drives are the best thing to come along in "PCland" in some time.
	www.geek.com /news/geeknews/2004Feb/wge20040213023858.htm (739 words)

	USB Flash Drive Firms Join Forces ExtremeTech - Find Articles
		Little more than a USB controller, flash memory chip, and plastic shell, the USB drives are increasingly being used in place of floppy drives to transfer files between one PC and another.
		The organization said it believes that over five million USB flash drives will be sold in 2003 in the United States alone, representing approximately 20 percent of the worldwide market.
		"Technology companies representing every level of the supply chain, from controllers to flash memory to operating systems to resellers, are coming together in the USB Flash Drive Alliance pursuing the common goal of driving the growth of these amazingly useful devices," said Steffen Hellmold, president of the UFDA, in a statement.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_zdext/is_200312/ai_ziff114041 (255 words)

	USB Flash Drive Alliance :: USB Flash Drive Alliance Moves Focus to Technical Standards and Expands Alliance Membership
		Under this new direction, the UFDA will shift from a marketing-based organization driving consumer awareness of USB flash drives (UFDs) to a standards-setting organization driving open device specifications to further encourage market growth and device compatibility.
		The UFDA expects that the implementation of UFD standards will assist makers of these devices to create portable storage solutions that are used interchangeably and are compatible with different systems and electronic devices.
		Since inception in 2003, the UFDA has demonstrated a consistent level of broad market support through its now extensive membership, all working together toward the goal of raising awareness of UFD's.
	sev.prnewswire.com /computer-electronics/20050426/SFM06725042005-1.html (410 words)

	USB drives to replace floppy
		USB flash drive shipments nearly tripled last year, to 31 million units, and are set to surge again this year, to 54 million units, according to Web-Feet Research Inc. That growth is attracting attention from semiconductor suppliers.
		USB drives are the size of a pack of chewing gum.
		UFDA president Steffen Hellmold said the alliance educates consumers at www.usbflashdrive.org and will provide input to the USB Implementers Forum, which sets interoperability standards for USB-connected devices.
	www.simmtester.com /page/news/shownews.asp?where=7055475&num=6504 (399 words)

	USB Flash Drive - Flash Memory
		USB flash drives are growing in popularity but could use a boost when it comes to consumer awareness, said Steffen Hellmold, president of the alliance and also director of flash marketing for Samsung Semiconductor.
		Even so, the number of USB flash drives shipped worldwide is expected to jump from about 5 million last year to roughly 30 million this year, and to 250 million in 2007, according to market research firm Semico Research.
		The products are examples of USB flash drives, which store information on silicon-chip flash memory and connect to computers through USB ports.
	usb-flash-drives.com /flash_memory.html (743 words)

	CIOL : News : 'Flash memory ' gets a patron in Samsung
		Is part of a group, dubbed the USB Flash Drive Alliance, which aims to expand the use of flash memory as an alternative to CDs, DVDs and floppy disk drives.
		The group, dubbed the USB Flash Drive Alliance, aims to expand the use of flash memory as an alternative to CDs, DVDs and floppy disk drives as downloading of digital songs, movies and other content from the Internet grows in frequency.
		The drives are smaller than a pack of chewing gum, and plug into USB ports, which are more common than CD and DVD burners.
	www.ciol.com /content/news/2003/103120801.asp (441 words)

	Information About Usb Flash Drive Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		USB flash drives are compact and easy-to-use devices...
		A USB flash drive is a compact USB flash memory drive that acts...
		The Flash Drive itself is powered by the USB port.
	www.usbflash247site.info (298 words)

	Peripheral Enhancements Announces Membership in USB Flash Drive Alliance
		The UFDA was formed in 2003 to educate consumers about the benefits of using these small, portable solid-state storage devices.
		USB storage devices continue to see strong sales growth worldwide, with storage available up to 2GB.
		He continued, "As worldwide sales of these devices are expected to proliferate in 2004, we are excited to be a part of the UFDA." About the USB Flash Drive Alliance The USB Flash Drive Alliance (UFDA) was formed to educate consumers about the benefits of these portable, easy-to-use, powerful devices.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-16-2004/0002110136&EDATE= (391 words)

	Moving or Saving your Data with a USB Flash Drive
		Once they are plugged into a USB port (either on the back of your PC or conveniently located on the front of some newer PCs) they show up like another hard drive on your computer.
		You can copy files to and from the the USB Flash drive just as you would to a floppy, zip, or hard drive.
		Your files are instantly transferred to your USB flash drive.
	www.yulelog.com /USB.htm (1357 words)

	PRESS RELEASE USB Flash Drive Alliance Unveils Change in Focus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		USB Flash Drive Alliance Unveils Change in Focus
		SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 09, 2004 -- The USB Flash Drive Alliance (UFDA) today unveiled plans to evolve from a marketing organization to a technical standards body.
		Issuers of news releases, not Market Wire, are solely responsible for the accuracy of the content.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=77406 (547 words)

	Corsair Memory - Flash Memory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Corsair Flash Voyager USB drives are rugged, stylish, compact, reliable, and exceptionally fast, making them ideal for transporting MP3s, digital images, presentations and more.
		Flash Readout drives are High Speed USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1, include a USB extension cable and lanyard.
		Our USB Flash drives are designed for USB 2.0, are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and are Plug and Play ready for most operating systems.
	www.corsairmemory.com /corsair/flash_memory.html (780 words)

	Storage in a flash: USB flash drives - CNET reviews
		Gobs of products are available that can help you send, store, and transport your data, but few can match the simplicity and sheer portability of a tiny USB flash drive.
		Erik Aldana, vice president of the USB Flash Drive Alliance, says that these portable drives are perfect for people who regularly work on two or more different PCs--particularly students and businesspeople--and need a dependable way to transport data.
		Kingston's DataTraveler is a larger-than-average flash drive that's easy to operate and a little less expensive than other drives.
	reviews.cnet.com /4520-3240_7-6244831.html (861 words)

	[NO-INSTALL.COM] - Portal for Portability
		Spurring the expected next wave of flash drive purchases are new features including operating system compatibility and beefed-up security functions.
		The Franklin USB Dictionary and Thesaurus is a 256MB thumb drive with Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and the Franklin Thesaurus on board.
		Security-concious USB drives are beginning to pop up more often and Thanko has a new spin on an old idea idea with its Morse Code drive.
	www.no-install.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 (2840 words)

	Flash-drive makers form booster group \| CNET News.com
		Lexar Media, Samsung Semiconductor and others on Monday launched the USB Flash Drive Alliance.
		So-called USB flash drives use the Universal Serial Bus interface to connect to computers and rely on silicon-based flash memory to store data.
		Flash drives with 256MB sell for under $100, and products with 128MB can be bought for under $50.
	news.com.com /2100-1004_3-5113951.html (631 words)

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