Storage devices

Storage devices

1. Solid state

   • Examples
     • Phones,Tablets and gaming PCs/Laptops
     • Runs out of battery quicker
   • Advantages
     • Very compact in size and therefore very portable
     • Higher speed of data than magnetic
   • Disadvantages
     • Less storage when u dont use it
     • More vulnerable to arubt power loss
     • More expensive per unit than magnetic storage

2. Opitcal

   • Examples
     • Stores movies with better picture
     • Cds,DVDs and blue rays
     • Better sound quality
   • Disadvantages
     • Requires a Blue Ray
     • More expensive than DVDs
     • Can lose data when scratched
   • Advantages
     • Can hold alot more data

3. Magnetic

   • Examples
     • PCs,desktop computers,laptops,games consoles
   • Advantages
     • Relitively cheap per unit of storage
     • Fast access
     • Higher speed of data
   • Disadvantages
     • Can be easly damaged
     • Slower access than solid state
     • will slow down

4. Purpose

   • What do we use storage for
     • Storing data(files,operating system appplications).Permanantley