COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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Easily scratched, leading to the loss of data
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Large storage capacity
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Expensive to buy
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Portable, easy to carry around
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Detailed explanation-1: -The top disadvantage to SSD over HDD is how long they last. It is known as the write cycle and there are only so many times you can erase and rewrite data on a solid state drive. Each time this process is completed, cells in the SSD decay.
Detailed explanation-2: -SSDs use NAND flash chips, and those used in computers typically use higher quality chips, which are more expensive than those used in USB flash drives and SD cards. The assembly of SSDs is also more complex; for example, the drive’s controller and firmware must be carefully integrated.
Detailed explanation-3: -How Expensive Is SSD vs. HDD? SSDs are more expensive than hard drives in terms of dollar per gigabyte. A 1TB internal 2.5-inch hard drive costs between $40 and $60, but as of this writing, the very cheapest SSDs of the same capacity and form factor start at around $80.