Storage

Storage

1. Purpose

   • What do we use storage for?
     • We use storage to store data (like files and operating systems) permanently.

2. Solid state

   • Examples
     • Phones laptops Gaming Pc's
   • Advantages
     • High read & write speed Energy efficient Durable
     • Disadvantages
       • Not as cost effective

3. Magnetic

   • The hard disk inside your laptop or Pc is probably metal
     • Advantages
       • High capacitiy cost-effective
         • Disadvantages
           • Less durable then solid state

4. Optical

   • Optical storage uses a laser to read and write to CDs DvDs and blue rays
     • Advantages
       • Portable, Can be used in a variety of devices, cheap
       • Disadvantages
         • Can be easily scratched low capacity