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IBM scientists unveil Racetrack memory chip prototype
« on: December 06, 2011, 10:22:14 AM »
Details of the first real-world test of a new memory chip technology have been revealed by IBM scientists.

The demonstration involved Racetrack memory - a system which stores information as magnetic patterns on tiny wires.

IBM said the technology promised faster data access speeds than were possible using hard drives or flash disks.

Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16047098
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Re: IBM scientists unveil Racetrack memory chip prototype
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2011, 07:43:43 PM »
This may change everything...
They've been working on it for 6 years...
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