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7.3.2_Storage and Processing

The document compares Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), highlighting SSDs as faster, lighter, and more reliable, while HDDs offer larger storage capacities at a lower cost. It also defines memory cards as electronic data storage devices using flash memory, commonly used in portable electronic devices. Both SSDs and HDDs are essential input-output devices for computer systems.

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7.3.2_Storage and Processing

The document compares Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), highlighting SSDs as faster, lighter, and more reliable, while HDDs offer larger storage capacities at a lower cost. It also defines memory cards as electronic data storage devices using flash memory, commonly used in portable electronic devices. Both SSDs and HDDs are essential input-output devices for computer systems.

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STORAGE

SSD, HDD, MEMORY CARD


HDDs are traditional storage devices with spinning
platters that read and write data. SSDs use newer
technology that stores data on instantly accessible
memory chips.

Definition of HDD and SSD


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COMPARISONS BETWEEN SSD
AND HDD
SSD HDD
Movement: It is a solid drive, and no Movement: It is a moving drive, and the
movement occurs while its functioning. hard disk spins when it is functioning.
Speed: It has the faster processing speed. Speed: The processing speed is low in
comparison to SSD.
Storage – When it comes to capacity, SSDs Storage – HDDs can go anywhere from 250
for computers are available in 120 GB to 4 TB GB to 14 TB.
capacities.
R/W Time: It has a shorter Read/Write time. R/W Time: It has a longer Read/Write time.
Weight: In terms of weight, SSD is lighter in Weight: HDD is heavier.
comparison to HDD. This is because no
external mechanics or motor is attached to
the drive.
Power Consumption: No motion results in Power Consumption: Because of the
3 less use of electricity or power while using spinning platters, more electricity and power
these. are consumed.
COMPARISONS BETWEEN SSD
AND HDD (CONT.)
SSD HDD
Cost: It is a modern storage drive and is Cost: It is a traditional storage drive and a bit
costlier. cheaper in comparison to SSD.
Size: It is smaller than the HDD. Size: It is larger than the SSD.
Safety: SSD is more reliable in comparison to Safety: In case of any error in the drive, the
HDD. entire HDD may crash and result in loss of
data. This makes it less reliable.

Both storage devices are used to boot the system, their features and
functioning is different.
Both Solid State Drive and Hard Disk Drive are Input-Output devices
and form an essential part of any computer system.
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MEMORY CARDS

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MEMORY CARDS (CONT.)
• A memory card is an electronic data storage
device used for storing digital information,
typically using flash memory.
• These are commonly used in digital portable
electronic devices.
• They allow adding memory to such devices using
a card in a socket instead of a protruding USB
flash drives.
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