| If one has to define what data storage devices are, | | | | 4. Digital Versatile Disks: Popularly known as DVD, is |
| it can be said that they are computer components | | | | yet another optical data storage device. Although, |
| that are used to retain all data in a digital format. The | | | | they appear similar to CDs, but have six times more |
| data from your computer or laptop is deliberately | | | | storage capacity than them. They are used to store |
| stored to be used in future. | | | | video as well as audio content. |
| There are a number of storage devices that are | | | | 5. Blu-ray disks: This is again one of latest storage |
| used for data storage purposes. All such storage | | | | devices which had diminished the trend of using DVD |
| devices are mentioned below. Take a look | | | | for storing data. They are usually used for storing |
| 1. Disk storage: Disk storage is a type of computer | | | | games, high definition video, movies etc. |
| technology storage. The data is recorded on a round | | | | 6. Hard Disk Drive: It is a non-volatile data storage |
| surface which keeps on rotating. Later, few disk | | | | device which means it can efficiently retain data even |
| drivers are used to retrieve information from the | | | | if it is not powered. It can store data up to 100 |
| stored hardware namely optical disks, hard disks etc. | | | | gigabytes and is still being worked on capacity |
| 2. Floppy disk: Though this kind of data storage is not | | | | enhancement. |
| so popular but still it is preferred at many places. A | | | | 7. USB Flash Drive: It is one of the latest Storage |
| floppy can be defined as a thin and flexible medium | | | | Devices which are both rewritable and removable. It |
| for magnetic storage. It is encased in a plastic shell | | | | is portable and is much smaller in size. It features a |
| and can be read and written by a floppy disk drive | | | | storage capacity of up to 128 GB. |
| to store essential data. | | | | 8. Memory Cards: Memory cards are also known as |
| 3. CD storage: This is a popular way of storing data | | | | flash cards which are both hand held as well as used |
| which is a testimony of some of the latest computer | | | | in computers for data storage. |
| technology. You can choose to save your essential | | | | These are powerful data storage devices that keep |
| data on CD-ROM, CD-RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R, D-R | | | | the digital data safe and protected for later use. |
| and lots more. | | | | These can be purchased at reasonable prices online. |