_____With flash so cheap and features getting piled on, why not..._____

[Blain]

1. Flash memory is cheap, we all can agree on that.
2. MB manufacturers are loading boards up with more and more bells & wistles.

To really boost performance, why don't MB makers build in a OS flash drive of say 2GB?
It seems like the production costs would be minimal when considering the performance benefit.
I would buy one! :laugh:

 

[Jax Omen]

Probably because the dominant OS (Windows) assumes your OS install drive is also your primary storage drive?

 

[Blain]

The BIOS could be configured to show the "drive" was an install option.
XP can be installed on a USB drive for crying out loud.

 

[Goldfish4209]

That would make a good swap drive, except:

1. People who buy those boards are very likely to blow money on tons of memory.

2. Flash doesn't last all that long, and is unsuitable for a swap file.