STORAGE

STORAGE

1. Holds data, instructions, and information for future useHolds data, instructions, and information for future use

2. Storage device

   • Reading Process of transferring items from storage media to memoryHardware

3. Floppy Disk

   • Portable, inexpensive storage medium (also called diskette)
   • Floppy disk drive
     • Device that reads from andwrites to floppy disk

4. Zip Disk

   • Magnetic medium that stores 100 MB to 750 MB of data
   • Used to back up and to transfer files
   • Zip Drive
     • High capacity drive that reads from and writes on a Zip disk

5. Hard Disk

   • High-capacity storage
   • Consists of several inflexible, circular platters that store items electronically
   • External hard disk
     • freestandinghard disk that connects to system unit
   • Removable hard disk
     • hard diskthat you insert and removefrom hard disk drive
   • Internet Hard Drive
     • Files can be accessed from any computer with Web access
     • Large files can be downloaded instantaneouslyClick

6. CDs and DVDs

   • Flat, round, portable metal discs made of metal, plastic, and lacquer
   • CD-ROM
     • Compact disc read-only memory and Cannot erase or modify contents
   • Picture CD
     • Can be modified using photo editing software
   • CD-R (compact disc-readable) This disc can write only once
   • CD-RW (compact disc -rewritable) erasable disc you can write onmultiple times
   • DVD-ROM
     • High capacity disc capable of storing 4.7 GB to 17 GB

7. Tape

   • Magnetically coated plastic ribboncapable of storing large amountsof data at low cost

8. PC Card

   • Adds capabilities to computer
   • Credit-card-sized device commonlyused in notebook computers

9. Miniature Mobile Storage Media

   • Mobile Storage Media
     • Ex : Compact Flash. Smart Media, Secure Digital and others
   • Card Reader
   • Smart Card
   • E-Money

10. Microfilm and Microfiche

    • Store microscopic images of documents on roll or sheet of film

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