The AI storage squeeze has made the humble USB stick relevant again
The surge in demand for AI-related storage has dramatically increased Solid State Drive (SSD) prices, making traditional USB flash drives relevant again for tasks like installing operating systems or carrying essential utilities. While SSDs offer higher capacities and faster speeds, their current inflated cost makes them impractical for certain uses, shifting the balance back towards the more affordable and accessible USB stick.
- Entities
- Game: Windows 11
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Topic: Storage Technology
- Topic: Computer Hardware
- Platform: PC
- Company: Samsung
- Company: PNY
- Platform: USB-C
- Game: Linux
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