Storage

Storage

1. Optical

   • Examples
     • CDs, DvDs, Blu-Rays
   • Disadvantages
     • Low storage capacity
     • Easily scratched
   • Advantages
     • Portable
     • Can be used in any device
     • Cheaper then magnetic and solid state

2. Solid State

   • Examples
     • Phones, Tablets and Gaming PCs/laptops
   • Disadvantages
     • Not as cost effective as other storage systems
   • Advantages
     • Durable
     • Energy efficient
     • High read write speed
     • No moving parts

3. Magnetic

   • Examples
     • PCs, desktop computers, laptops, game consoles
   • Disadvantages
     • Less durable-will break if dropped
     • Large-less portable then others
   • Advantages
     • Cost effective compared to solid state-Usually around £0.02 per GB
     • Lots of storage.

4. Magnetic versus Solid State

   • Magnetic isn't durable but solid state is
   • Solid State can be used in every device
   • Solid State has a high read write speed
   • Solid State is more energy efficient then magnetic
   • Solid State has no moving parts unlike magnetic
   • Solid State has less

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