The STA is showing a clear path to faster DAS storage for several years to come.

FORBES: Speedy Ways to Move Enterprise Data

It seems clear that solid-state storage will have a growing role in personal computer architectures, although users needing more storage may find flash memory a bit expensive.

FORBES: Seagate Discontinuing 7,200 RPM Drives--A Focus on Capacity?

We plan on at least one more blog on flash based storage this week but it is clear that both HDDs and flash memory are making advances that will allow them to storage and service our developing needs for commercial and personal content.

FORBES: Digital Storage, Our Only Hope

It is clear that the total growth in storage demand will drive increased need for an ecosystem of storage technologies including flash memory and HDDs (and even magnetic tape).

FORBES: Digital Storage Needs the Right Stuff

The non-Ben Heck aspects of the device seem to be decent enough as well, with it boasting a 480 x 234 LCD display (the exact size isn't clear), an SD slot to handle all storage needs, and even a port to connect two systems together for multiplayer games.

ENGADGET: Ben Heck lends his hand to emulation-friendly Gameport handheld

"Solid state" storage systems, like flash memory, offer some clear advantages over the spinning-disk drives of the past.

FORBES: Sun Jumps Into Flash

It is not clear that Hurd wants to stay in either of those businesses, or in the troubled storage sector.

FORBES: HP Cuts: Seen, But Not Hurd