Flash memory and Vista ReadyBoost
by Patrick Wilson
Finally flash memory manaufacturers are announcing USB drives that have been certified and support the Windows Vista's ReadyBoost feature. This feature can improve general performance without having to add RAM memory.
The certification was initially requested by Microsoft to ensure users acquire flash devices that are functional with the ReadyBoost feature. Windows Vista can test any USB flash device for functionality of course, but you must install the device on Vista; which you would make the assumption the drive would have to be purchased already in order to install the device and let Vista test the product.
This is not where I would like to find out the drive is incompatible with the ReadyBoost feature. Once opened the reatailer is not likely to allow a return on the device.
Microsoft has also initiated the certification of other forms of flash memory including SD cards and CompactFlash for ReadyBoost and ReadyBoot.
Kingston has announced several products that are certified for use with Windows Vista ReadyBoost over the past month or so. Other manufacturers seem to be following suit. Additional manufacturers include SanDisk Corp. and A-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
Currently looking for a ReadyBoost certified device? you may want to start with the above listed manufacturers websites for additional product information. Each device will have it's own performance peramaters and one device may out perform another. If you have the oppurtunity I would reccomend reviewing benchmark tests for these devices if performance is at the top of purchase criteria for such a device.
About the Author
About the author: Patrick Wilson has been writing technology articles since 2004. For an extremely accurate internet speed test try the speed test at PC911.
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