a solid state memory device with no moving parts
a storage device, based on Compact Flash interface recorders, laptop and handheld computers, etc
a universal low cost data storage and communication media
Compact Flash cards are smaller, more durable and can hold more data than other types of flash memory cards. Compact Flash cards are also about one-third the size of a PC card and can be used by Type I & II PC card slots with an adapter. One thing that distinguishes Compact Flash cards is that they have their own controller onboard so that cameras, PDAs and other devices that use the cards are not burdened with the controller software. Compact Flash cards comes is sizes from 2MB to 64MB. See PC Card and Smart Media Card.
Compact Flash is a robust re-writable memory card on which pictures can be saved from a digital camera. These memory cards are about half the size of a normal credit card. The cards have a memory capacity of up to 512MB, which is enough for around 300 high quality photos. Currently, most manufacturers offer changeable memory cards as standard.
A digital image storing mechanism that is increasing in popularity and thus functionality. Flash memory is a safe, highly reliable form of storage that doesn't need power to hold the images after they are saved. It won't erase the images unless the user chooses to do so.