Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

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Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Mar 28th, '11, 12:52

Scottish researchers have helped to create a device which improves memory storage for technology including MP3s, smartphones and cameras.
The device uses a tiny mechanical arm to translate data into electrical signals.
This allows faster operation and uses less energy compared with conventional memory storage products.
The Edinburgh University researchers worked with the Konkuk University and Seoul National University, in Korea.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-e ... e-12876035
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Re: Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

Postby ... » Mar 28th, '11, 20:01

like a tiny record player :D
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Re: Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Mar 28th, '11, 20:45

Indeed, just like my old deck set-up from the 1970's. But a tad smaller. ;)
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Re: Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

Postby Healerman » Mar 30th, '11, 08:05

Sounds interesting.

M Paul Lloyd wrote:Indeed, just like my old deck set-up from the 1970's. But a tad smaller. ;)


Does that mean this thing is going to need all the periferals; Zerostat, GrooveClean...Image
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Re: Scottish invention 'improves phone storage'

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Mar 30th, '11, 12:34

:mrgreen:
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