Storage Devices

Storage Devices

1. Purpose

   • What do we use storage for?
     • Storing data (files, operating system, applications). Permanently

2. Solid states

   • Advantages
     • High read write speed
     • Durable
   • Examples
     • USB sticks
     • phones, tablets and gaming pc/laptops
   • Disadvantages
     • It also has a limited read/write lifespan
     • They have moving particles inside of them so they could shatter when drope
     • Not as cost affecticve

3. Optical

   • Disadvantages
     • Isn't durable
     • low capicity
     • You might loose the CD since its so small
   • Examples
     • C'DS
     • DVD'S
     • Blue-Rays
   • Advantage
     • is very portable and you can rely on it for a long time

4. Magnetic

   • Advantages
     • High caspasity
     • cost-effective
     • A lot of accses to the internet
   • Example
     • Pc's, Desktop computers, laptops, games consoles.
   • Disadvantages
     • Not as durable due to moving parts
     • Can get viruses and get hacked
     • Less durable then solid staes.