Pc (Personal Computer)

Types of Storage Devices

There are two different types of storage devices:

	Primary Storage Device	Secondary Storage Device
Size	Smaller	Larger
Data Retention	Temporary	Permanent
Location	Internal	Internal / External
Examples	RAM, Cache Memory	Hard disk, Compact Disk Drive, USB storage device

Examples of Storage Device

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  Magnetic Storage Device – one of the most popular types of storage used.
  
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    Floppy diskette – A normal 3 ½ inch disk can store 1.44 MB of data.
    
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    Hard drive – An internal hard drive is the main storage device in a computer. An external hard drive is also known as removable hard drive. It is used to store portable data and backups.
    
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    Magnetic strip – Magnetic tape drive stores video and audio using magnetic tape, like tape and video tape recorders.
    
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    Super disk – A disk drive and diskette that can hold 120 MB and 240 MB of data.
    
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    Cassette tape – A magnetic storage device used for audio recording and playback.
    
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    Zip diskette – Like a floppy diskette but more advanced.
    
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