STORAGE

STORAGE

1. Magnetic

   • Examples
     • PC's
     • Desktop Computers
     • Laptops
     • Game Console's
   • Advantages
     • Capacity; it is able to fit a tremendous amount.
     • Cost; a RAM stick often holds less than 1% of the data capacity of a hard drive with the same price
     • Persistence: has a magnetical platter covered with tiny zones, they store your information even if you arent actively using yourcomputer
   • Disadvantages
     • Can be easily damaged
     • Only small amount of pace to record data

2. Optical

   • Examples
     • CD's
     • DVD's
     • Blu-ray's
   • Disadvantages
     • Capacity; it doesn't have a lot of storage
   • Advantages
     • Low Cost
     • Long Media Life
     • Mass Storage Capacity

3. Solid State

   • Disadvantages
     • Lifespan; veryy low.
     • They cost a lot of money, yet its still worth it
   • Examples
     • Phones
     • Tablets
     • Gaming PC's/ Laptops
   • Advantages
     • It stores stuff very quickly.
     • It locates faster.

4. Purpose

   • What do we use storage devices for?
     • Storing data (files, operating system, applications) permanently. If you want your data kept safe and lastingly, then your choice should be those devices.