Storage Devices

Storage Devices

1. Optical

   • Examples
     • CDs
       • DVDs
       • Blu-rays
   • Disadvantages
     • Not very durable
     • Limited capacity
     • Easily scratched
   • Advantages
     • Cost affective
     • Portable

2. Solid state

   • Examples
     • Phones and tablets
     • Gaming PCs and laptops
   • Advantages
     • More durable
     • Can write data much faster
   • Disadvantages
     • Less cost effective
     • Much smaller capacity
     • Limited read/write lifespan

3. purpose

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

4. Magnetic

   • Advantages
   • Examples
     • PCs, desktop, computers, laptop, games consoles
   • Disadvantages
     • Moving particles.
     • Reads/writes slower
     • Not as durable