storage

storage

1. solid state

   • advantages
     • high read wright speed
     • energy efficient
     • more durable than magnetic
   • disadvantages
     • not as cost effective as magnetic
   • examples
     • usb sticks
     • tablets
     • phones

2. magnetic

   • example
     • hard drive (probably)
   • disadvantages
     • less durable than solid state
   • advantages
     • higher capacity than optical
     • more cost effective than solid state

3. optical

   • disadvantages
     • easily scratched
     • lower capacity than magnetic
   • advatages
     • portable
     • cheapest
   • examples
     • CDs
     • DVDs
     • blu-rays

4. what are they?

   • storage is a piece of computer which can be used to store data
   • holds
     • files
     • programs
     • operating systems

5. magnetic versus solid state

   • advantages
     • the average cost for 8 TB for a hard drive is 2p, more than solid state
     • solid state is more durable than magnetic
   • disadvantages
     • solid state
     • magnetic