storage devices

storage devices

1. magnetic

   • advantages
     • the price is not high for every gigbite
     • fast access compared to other storage devices
   • disadvantages
     • it can be easily be damaged
     • slower access than other storage devices
   • examples
     • PC's, desktop, computers, laptops and game consols

2. optical

   • disadvantages
     • expensive compare to DVD's
     • require light source
   • examples
     • CD's, DVD's and blue ray
   • advantages
     • high magnification
     • holds alot of data
     • less moving parts

3. purpose

   • what do we use storage for?
     • storing data (files, operating, system, applications). Permanently.

4. solid state

   • examples
     • USB drives, flash drives
     • phones, tablets and gaming PC's/laptops
   • advantages
     • fast, longer time, silent and lighter in weight
   • disadvantages
     • not alot of storage
     • slow
     • immature no magnets
     • expensive