What is a memory card?

Memory cards are small devices (some no bigger than your thumbnail) that are used
to store electronic data. This can be anything (depending on the device) from
photos, music, movies, games, documents, programs and more. While cards come in a
variety of shapes and sizes and are available for a variety of products, all memory
cards do essentially the same thing — store data.

Memory cards, also referred to as flash memory, are essentially chips that allow
users to write and rewrite data multiple times. Some of the key features of flash
memory cards include their small size and the ability to retain data without a
power supply. This allows them to fit into a variety of portable consumer devices.