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TYPES
DEFINITION
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Magnetic storage
-it stores data magnetically
-data stores magnetically can be easily changed or deleted simply by changing the magnetic orientation of the appropriate particle on the disk surface
Hard disk


Magnetic stripe card
-a hard disk used magnetic particles to store data,instructions & information
-contains a magnetic stripe that stores information.

-smart card stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.
Optical Disk
-consists of a flat,round,portable disc made of metal,plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by laser.
-typically store software,data,digital photos,movies, and music.
Compact Disc (CD)


Digital versatile disc (DVD)
-used to store digital data,songs,drivers and program files.
Example: CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-RW

-used to store video,films, and large program
Flash memory
-type of solid state media and contain no moving parts that can be erased electrinically and rewritten.

USB flash drive
 
Memory Card
-users plug in USB port on computers or mobile device

-card that users insert and remove from a slot in personal computer,smartphone,digital camera,or card reader
Example: CompactFlah,microSD,Memory Stick Micro