Storage - Introduction Flashcards by Jack Leslie

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Advantages of USB 3.0? (3)

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Allows data transfer up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0
USB 3.0 is more power efficient
Allows bi-directional data transfer

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Disadvantages of USB 3.0? (2)

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You may need to upgrade your PC to be compatible with USB 3.0
Not all devices will be able to take advantage of faster data transfer speeds

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What is a hard disk?

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A metal disk with magnetised surfaces on which data is stored as patters of magnetic spots

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Advantages of a hard disk? (3)

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Fast data transfer rates
Cheap per Megabyte
High capacity

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