Intel Turbo Memory

Intel Turbo Memory is a voluntary hardware component that was designed by Intel. It is used to store data by making use of flash memory so as to decrease the time that a computer takes to search for information. The Intel Turbo Memory is created to decrease the amount of time that is spent during booting process. This helps the computers to run faster. Intel Turbo Memory makes use of NAND chips that is also the major component in contemporary flash drives. This leads to significant access of data as it is easier to retrieve data from a NAND chip than from a hard drive. But it takes longer to write it. Intel Turbo Memory allows for a notebook to learn a person's habits so that it provides better system response. Frequently used information is stored very close to the processor.
CPUs also run a lot better with Intel Turbo Memory. It is a primary PC component with the CPU, system memory and chipset. It is able to catch information used frequently to be accessed faster by the processor. The time spent for hard disk access is decreased. This reduces both power and time. Intel Turbo Memory accelerates data transfer to and even from the processor. Hard disk drives are significant bottle necks to the performance of the system and even cause a drop in the power consumption. Intel Turbo Memory tackles these problems by the addition of another layer to the existing storage hierarchy. This software even supports the features of ReadyDrive and ReadyBoost that are available in Microsoft Vista. However, this feature is not being used by everyone as HP has decided that it will not use this technology in its Centrino Pro notebooks.
Turbo Memory is a type of embedded flash memory module previously known as "Robson". It can improve a computer's start up time and performance significantly by boosting the existing RAM of the computer. According to a test conducted by HP, ReadyBoost uses only one source of memory at a particular time. This means that the presence of the Turbo Memory, which occupies a maximum size of 1 GB, will inhibit the user from using another source of memory such as a 2GB USB Stick. It has also been pointed out that while a Turbo Memory module has a cost of $50, a 512 MB SD car offering almost the same memory boost costs only $10. Though Intel defended the Turbo Memory technology, it will take some time to see if it is really accepted in the computing world.

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