Storage Devices

Storage Devices

1. Purpose

   • What do we use storage for?
     • Storing data (files, operation system, applications). Permanently.

2. Solid States

   • Examples
     • Phones, tablets and gaming PCs/ laptops.
   • Advantages
     • High read write speed
     • Durable
   • Disadvantages
     • They have moving particles inside of them so they could shatter when dropped
     • Not as cost affective
     • It also has a limited read/write lifespan.

3. Optical

   • Advantages
     • Is very portable and reliable
   • Examples
     • Blue-Rays
     • DvD's
     • C'DS
   • Disadvantages
     • Low capacity
     • Isn't durable
     • You might loose the CD because its so small

4. Magnetic

   • Advantages
     • High capasity
     • Cost-effective
     • A lot of access to the internet
   • Examples
     • PC's , desktop computers, laptops, game consoles.
   • Disadvantages
     • Less durable than solid state
     • Not as durable due to moving parts.
     • Can get viruses and get hacked