Apple and LG To Release Flash-based Laptops

Apple Inc. may sell zippy notebook computers later this year that use the same type of fast memory as music players and digital cameras, driving down prices of hard disk drives, an analyst said today. In a separate report, LG Electronics Inc. is also said to be planning the release of a laptop this month that uses a hybrid (flash/spinning disk) drive.

This seems to be catching on quick, and if the technologies live up to the hype then I don’t think anyone will complain. Even though they these laptops will cost more than ones with standard drives, the extra battery life and stability should ease that pain.

Source: Computer World