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OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES

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CD ROM/DVD ROM
 Definition : CD Read Only Memory/DVD Read Only Memory
This means when we buy it, it has some data already installed on
it and we can’t remove that data. We can read it, but can’t save
on it
Examples are: Musical CD, Film DVD
Advantage
 It has a lot of memory on it

Disadvantage
 A data can be installed on it one time only

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CD R/DVD R
An empty CD/DVD disk
Advantages
 It is small and portable.
 It is very cheap to produce.
 Fairly fast to access data.

Disadvantages
 Data can be stored 1 time only.
 It is easy to break or scratched.

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CD RW/DVD RW
Advantages
 It has enough memory in it.
 The data can be stored as much time as you want.
 It is small and portable.
 Fairly fast to access data.

Disadvantages
 DVDs do not work in CD drives.
 They can be easily damaged by breaking or scratching.

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DVD RAM
DVD Random-Access Memory
Advantages
 Long life (about 30 years without damaging).
 Can be rewritten about 100000 times.
 Has write-protect tabs to prevent accidental
deletion when used in a cartridge.

Disadvantages
 Less compatibility than DVD+RW and DVD-
RW, despite predating both formats (as noted
above).
 DVD-RAM media is more expensive than other
types of DVD.

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HD DVD
High Definition/Density DVD
Advantages
 Cheap considering the picture quality
produced by HD-DVD and the list of movie
studios.
 Sounds good.
 Backwards compatibility included.

Disadvantages
 Xbox 360 version features no HDMI.
 Films are not cheap.

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BLU-RAY
Advantages
 Huge storage capacity.
 Backwards compatibility.
 Keep on burning.
 Quality support.
Disadvantages
 High cost.

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SOLID STATE BACKING STORAGE

Advantages
 Smallest form of memory, used as removable storage.
 More robust than other forms of storage.
 Can be easily written to and updated.
 Small and comfortable.

Disadvantages
 More expensive than other forms.
 Easy to lost.

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MEMORY STICKS/PEN DRIVES

Advantages
 Used to transport files and backup
data from computer to computer.
 Can store up to a lot of Gigabytes.

Disadvantages
 Can be easily lost.

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FLASH MEMORY CARDS

Advantages
 They are compact and portable.
 They hold a lot of data.
 They are reliable.

Disadvantages
 At the moment, the cost per megabyte of
storage is more expensive than floppy
disks, CDs or DVDs.
 They can be easily lost.
 The metal part which is inserted into the
USB port can be snapped off if they are
handled roughly .

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