Does Reader Memory Become Fragmented?

Michele · 11-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I switch around the files on my Reader frequently, adding, deleting, moving into and out of categories. Over time will the Reader memory become fragmented (like a PC hard drive) due to the way I'm handling files? If so, there's really no way to defrag.

If what I'm doing now will ultimately lead to a slow device, I'll change what I'm doing.

b_k · 11-05-2006, 12:31 PM

Flash based memory doesn't have mechanical parts. You have no head "flying" over a disk searching for the bits of a file. So even if the files are fragmented, it should not get noticeable slow.

NatCh · 11-05-2006, 01:44 PM

You could always do a hard reset periodically, I suppose. That ought to give you a clean slate. (if you'll pardon the expression

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11-05-2006, 12:25 PM	#1
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	Does Reader Memory Become Fragmented? I switch around the files on my Reader frequently, adding, deleting, moving into and out of categories. Over time will the Reader memory become fragmented (like a PC hard drive) due to the way I'm handling files? If so, there's really no way to defrag. If what I'm doing now will ultimately lead to a slow device, I'll change what I'm doing.

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11-05-2006, 12:31 PM	#2
b_k Übernerd Posts: 238 Karma: 74 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Device: iRex iLiad	Flash based memory doesn't have mechanical parts. You have no head "flying" over a disk searching for the bits of a file. So even if the files are fragmented, it should not get noticeable slow.

11-05-2006, 01:44 PM	#3
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	You could always do a hard reset periodically, I suppose. That ought to give you a clean slate. (if you'll pardon the expression )

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