“Why do people keep calling 'storage space' MEMORY!! It is NOT memory, it is storage space for data. Memory is an entirely different animal.”
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Old consoles such as the N64, Gamecube,Ps1 and ps2 used "memory cards" so people associated it with storage, even though yes memory has to do with something else
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.People should just use the terms RAM and Storage and not use memory as it's confusing.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.There are a few reasons why people might call storage space memory. Confusion between RAM and storage. RAM (random access memory) is the type of memory that computers use to store data that they are currently using. Storage, on the other hand, is the type of memory that computers use to store data for the long term. Both RAM and storage are measured in terms of space, so it is easy to confuse the two. The use of the term "flash memory." Flash memory is a type of non-volatile memory that is used in many storage devices, such as USB drives and solid-state drives. The term "flash memory" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term "memory," which can lead to confusion. The use of the term "memory" in marketing materials. Many storage device manufacturers use the term "memory" in their marketing materials to describe their products. This is because the term "memory" is more familiar to consumers than the term "storage." It is important to note that there is a difference between RAM and storage. RAM is used to store data that is currently being used by the computer, while storage is used to store data for the long term. RAM is much faster than storage, but it is also more expensive and has less capacity. The term "memory" should be used to refer to RAM, while the term "storage" should be used to refer to devices that are used to store data for the long term. This will help to avoid confusion and ensure that everyone is on the same page when talking about computer hardware. Here are some tips for avoiding confusion between RAM and storage: When talking about computer hardware, use the specific terms "RAM" and "storage" instead of the general term "memory." Be aware that the term "flash memory" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term "memory." Be critical of marketing materials that use the term "memory" to describe storage devices. If you are unsure whether something is RAM or storage, you can always consult the documentation for your computer or device.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Because they don't know the technical difference, but in the end it doesn't change what the product actually does. Try to not lose any sleep over it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It store's memory in a different place than in a phone ,Camara,pc, game console ect. And can be used on a different or same device and the terminology commonly over lap.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Because they don't understand the technology silly
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Did coming on a website to try and seem smart make you feel better? "The wise man knows, but does not say".
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