storage

storage

1. RAM

   • volatile
     • deletes data when turned off
   • stores calculations
     • stores code for currently running applications
   • can be read
     • can have calculations added

2. ROM

   • non-volatile
   • stores code
     • code for turning on
       • doesn't delete data when turned off
   • read only
     • can't have calculations put in

3. Solid state drive

   • no moving parts
     • can't be broken easily
   • faster than magnetic drive
   • more expensive

4. Optical Disk drive

   • can be in the form of a CD
   • small and easy to move around
   • can be scratched easily

5. Magnetic drive

   • can be CD, blu-ray and DVD
   • small and easy to move around
   • can be broken easily

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