Storage

Storage

1. optical

   • Advantages
     • Large storage capacity is availiable
     • Very Cheap
     • Can sometimes be re-used
   • disadvantages
     • Some older computers don't read the disks
     • sometimes not re-usable

2. Solid State

   • Disadvantages
     • More expensive that magnetic hard disks.
     • Smaller Storage capacity that mgnetics hard disks.
   • Examples
     • PC's desctop computers,laptops and gaming consoles
   • Advantages
     • Use less power and produce less heat
     • Last longer that magnetic hard disks

3. Magnetics

   • Advantages
     • Fast access and retrieval times compared to other storage devices
     • Relatively cheap per unit of storage
   • Disadvantages
     • can be easily damaged
     • Will slow down and eventually break over time
     • Slower access that Solid State Drives