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Secondary storage devices
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Storage devices are needed to hold information so it can be accessed at a later date.For example, hard-drive, USB stick, SD-card, CD-ROM
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Magnetic storage devices
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Magnetic storage devices (like a hard-drive) are cheap and hold lots of information.They are often used to hold the computer's Operating System but are easily damaged because they contain moving parts.
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Solid state storage devices
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Solid state storage devices (like a USB stick) are expensive so have smaller capacity than magnetic storage devices.They are small and durable so are often used to transport data around.
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Optical storage devices
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Optical storage devices store data as a series of dots that can be read by a laser (like a CD).They are cheap to make and very durable but slow to read.
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