storage devices

storage devices

1. magnetic

   • examples
     • laptops
     • PCs
     • gaming consles
   • Advantages
     • High capacity and cost effective
   • Disadvantages
     • Less durable then solid state/ not as long lasting as solid state

2. optical

   • examples
     • CDs
     • DVDs
     • Blue-rays
   • Disadvantages
     • can easily be scratched
   • Advantages
     • portable and cheap/ you can bring it round everywhere

3. solid state

   • examples
     • phones
     • tablets
     • gaming PCs
   • Disadvantages
     • not as cost affective
   • advantages
     • energy efficent
     • durable/ long lasting

4. whats its purpose

   • its used for storing data