Intel Turbo Memory is an optional hardware component designed by Intel. It stores data using flash memory in order to decrease the amount of time a computer spends searching for information on the hard drive. Intel Turbo Memory is designed to decrease boot time and help computers run programs faster.
How It Works
Intel Turbo Memory uses NAND chips, the major component in contemporary flash drives. Data can be accessed significantly faster on NAND chips than on a hard drive, but it also takes significantly longer to write data to it.ExtremeTech: Intel's Robson Boosts Hard Drive Performance (March 10, 2006) Intel Turbo Memory is designed to store commonly-used data ahead of time, so it can be quickly accessed when needed.
Computers with Optional Intel Turbo Memory
Intel Turbo Memory News and Articles
- Google News: Intel Turbo Memory
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- ZDNet Hardware: "HP Rejects Intel's Turbo Memory"
- Slashdot: "No Intel Turbo Memory for Desktops Until Next Year"
- AnandTech: "Intel Santa Rosa Preview: Centrino V Evolves"
- Platinax Small Business News: "Microsoft Insists Vista Provides Turbo Memory Support"
Intel Turbo Memory Support
- Intel: Intel Turbo Memory Support
References
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Project codename
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Announced as Intel Turbo Memory
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Intel slashes PC power-up times] (October 17, 2005)</ref>
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Designed to cache frequently-accessed data on flash memory
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Speeds up boot-up time and performance in RAM-dependent programsIntel: Intel Turbo Memory
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Lowers power consumption to increase battery-life on laptopsIntel: Intel Turbo Memory
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Major laptop manufacturers Sony and Hewlett-Packard declined to include it in their products because of reported incompatibility with Windows VistaTG Daily: Sony and HP ditch Intel's Turbo Memory (June 6, 2007)
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