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Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 7:25pm
Sandisk's write-once SD car... |
Sandisk on Tuesday introduced the "WORM," or "Write Once Read Many" SD card for professional uses such as storing evidence in police investigations, court testimony, medical records and electronic voting. Sandisk claims original data written to WORM cards are "effectively locked" and there is "no physical way to alter or delete the files." If stored properly, the company claims, WORM SD cards have an archive live of up to 100 years.WORM cards are designed as an alternative to traditional storage methods, such as film, audio and video tape. Users can store video, audio, photos and documents on the same card -- replacing several analog alternatives that take up much more storage space in evidence lockers and document warehouses. Sandisk says it's partnering with manufacturers of digital cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, cash registers, medical equipment and other devices to add the firmware necessary to use WORM cards. |