Although flash memory (e.g., NAND-based or NOR-based) is shown, it is understood that any nonvolatile storage means may be used instead of or in addition to flash memory, including battery backed up RAM. Although in FIG. 3, six such flash devices 320-325 are exemplified, it is understood that the memory device 200 can contain any practical number of flash chips or the like.Further, it is understoo