A newer type of RAM, called magnetoresistive
RAM (MRAM pronounced EM-ram), stores
data using magnetic charges instead of electrical
charges. Manufacturers claim that MRAM has
greater storage capacity, con sumes less power,
and has faster access times than electronic
RAM. Also, MRAM retains its contents after
power is removed from the computer, which
could prevent loss of data for users. As the
cost of MRAM declines, experts predict
MRAM could replace both DRAM and
SRAM.