memory card

Also known as flash card, computer card, memory cartridge

electronic flash memory data storage device used for storing digital information

AI overview

A memory card is a small electronic device that stores digital information, like photos, videos, or files, using flash memory technology. It matters because it allows people to easily save and transport large amounts of data between devices like cameras, phones, and computers.

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Encyclopedic overview

Miniaturization is evident in memory card creation; over time, the physical card sizes have become smaller. Memory card in a digital SLR camera

A memory card is an electronic data storage device used for storing digital information, typically using flash memory. These are commonly used in digital portable electronic devices, such as digital cameras as well as in many early games consoles such as the Neo Geo. They allow adding memory to such devices using a card in a socket instead of protruding USB flash drives. Memory cards are also widely used in action cameras, drones, e-readers, handheld game consoles, dashcams, and some smartphones, though many modern phones have phased out expandable storage in favor of internal storage.

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