SSDs using flash memory consume considerably less energy when they are operating compared to HDDs.

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These include asking patients and caregivers about whether confusion and memory loss are worsening and using widely available cognitive screening tests that take less than five minutes.

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The lower resolution also requires less memory for graphical work, meaning that the iPad mini can carry on using the older A5 system on chip.

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