What is the difference between SODIMM and DIMM?

What is the difference between SODIMM and DIMM?

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SODIMM is a small outline dual inline memory module, and a DIMM is a dual inline memory module. SODIMMs are used in laptops; they're small-factor memory chips. DIMMs are long and are used in desktop computers.