M-Systems says its new software supports the Windows Mobile "paging-on-demand" feature that is specifically tailored for booting from NAND-based devices like DiskOnChip. Also supported is the Windows Mobile 5.0 persistent storage feature, which allows all user data to be saved directly onto the DiskOnChip embedded flash drive instead of on SDRAM. According to the company, this improves battery life while retaining user data virtually forever.
DiskOnChip is a multi-level cell (MLC) NAND-based embedded flash drive (EFD) with capacities ranging up to one gigabyte. According to M-Systems, it is ideally suited for multimedia applications such as megapixel photography, music playback, and video download or record.
"With improved functionality, new applications, a more flexible design, and better support for mass storage, we expect Windows Mobile 5.0 to further strengthen the momentum of Microsoft in the mobile market," said Ariel Moshkovitz, vice president of marketing for M-Systems' mobile division. "DiskOnChip and its TrueFFS flash management software provide developers of Windows Mobile-based devices with immediate access to the most cost-effective, reliable, and feature-rich embedded flash drive in the smartphone industry."
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