Flash memory is used in many handheld devices. Match the descriptions (1-6) with the pictures (a-f)

Flash-based gadgets

UNIT 11 FLASH MEMORY

In pairs, look at the products in the computer catalogue and choose the most suitable device for the purposes (1-6). Give reasons for your choices. Try to use some connectors from the Help box on page 54.

Choosing storage devices

C. Choose the correct word in brackets to complete these sentences.

A. Look at these extracts from the text and put the words in italics into the correct column of the table.

1. They are therefore ideal for multimedia applications …

2. Furthermore, optical discs are not affected by magnetic fields.

3. However, they are very different in internal structure and data capacity.

4. As a result, a CD can hold 650-700MB, whereas a basic DVD can hold 4,7GB.

5. In addition, a DVD can be double-sided and dual layer …

Indicating addition	Making contrasts	Explaining the results or effects of something

B. Look at the Help box and check your answers. How do you sat these connectors in your language?

1. (Although/Consequently) CDs and DVDs are similar in size and shape, their data structure is very different.

2. DVDs hold more data than CDs. The pits burnt into the disc are smaller than on a CD and the tracks are closer together. (on the other hand/As a result), DVDs can have up to four recording layers.

3. A blu-ray disc drive costs a lot of money (but/so) you should use it carefully.

4. Blu-ray is expected to replace DVD over the coming years (because/besides) it offers much greater storage capacity.

5. Both Blu-ray (and/in addition) HD-DVD devices are backward-compatible with current CDs and DVDs, meaning you can play your old discs on the new players.

6. Sony has invested millions of dollars in the development of Blu-ray technology. The success of Blu-ray is (whereas/therefore) vital for the company’s future.

1. to keep the operating system and the programs on a home computer

2. to watch a movie on a plane or in the back seat of a car

3. to hold your favourite photos and music

4. to make backup copies and to transport files between computers in a big company

5. to hold historical records in the National Library

6. to read, write and re-write high-definition video and TV

1. This handheld console lets you play games stored on ROM games cards, which have a small amount of flash memory to save user data, for example high scores.

2. This flash memory card is used as “digital film” to store images on a digital camera.

3. This wireless LAN card allows laptop and PDA users to access the Internet from any Wi-Fi access point.

4. This USB flash pen drive is the latest mobile drive for your computer.

5. It looks like an ordinary watch, but this USB drive from Edge Tech can store up to IGB of flash memory. It will let you save and transfer your photos, songs and data files easily.

6. This flash-based player provides everything you need to play music and store data on the go. It also comes with a built-in FM radio and voice recorder.

2 Memory in a flash!

A. Look at the title of the text on page 58. Why is it a suitable title for an article about flash memory? Read the first paragraph of the text to find out.

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