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Flash memory does have this drawback for writing (not reading), although the OS being used could arguably be tuned to limit its usage to relatively static data (radically limiting write frequency).

However, the real requirement is for "non-volatile solid state memory" of which "flash memory" is only a subset. Other techologies are starting to take hold; for example MRAM (Magnetic RAM), which has recently begun commercial shipping. If the cost and capacity improves sufficiently, this could easily replace flash memory as the dominant technology. In addition, MRAM has read/write speeds approaching those of static ram, making it a prime candidate for replacement for dynamic RAM as the main memory for systems.
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