How does a tablet use memory

So we have looked at screens and connectivity, next up is one of the next major considerations - how do I decide on the level of memory I need and does memory affect how quickly the tablet operates.

How does a tablet store memory

The site Everything About Tablets advises that tablets store data in three ways, emphasising that although you will have a headline figure quoted on the box or information about the tablet not all of this is available to you.

So what are the three types of storage?

1. Internal - apps

A tablet will be quoted with a certain amount of Gigabytes (GB) the more memory it has, the more it can do and the quicker it will be when you have lots of apps open.

2. Internal - storage

This refers to the storage inside the tablet for you to store movies, music, applications, pdfs or indeed any type of data you download. It is often referred to as flash memory or a flash drive. Everything About Tablets advises 16 GB is a good starting level.

3. External flash memory

Some tablets allow you to insert what is known as an SD Card to supplement the internal storage - not all allow this - so if storing a lot of data is something you will be using your tablet for, make sure you choose one with this feature, or with a larger size to start with.

Everything About Tablets note it is important to note that this memory is separate from that in the device so storage here will not affect the tablets performance and are available in sizes to 64 GB. Examples of SD cards are below although those in tablets are generally the micro size shown at the bottom, adaptors can be used to put them into computers or other devices.

Examples of SD Cards - Image courtesy of Wikipedia

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