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As the use of vacuum tubes in Consumer Electronics has decreased (an exception being the CRT still widely used for TV and desktop computer monitors), the term "solid state" has been increasingly used as a synonym for "no moving parts". For example, Digital Audio Player s that store all their songs in Flash Memory are often described as ''solid state'' to differentiate them from Hard Disk players. Like the older usage, this usage connotes increased durability and shock resistance.