Solid State Storage | 2.2 | OCR GCSE Computer Science | J277

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What are the 3 main types of solid state storage?

- Solid state drives (SSD) - USB sticks - SD cards They can be internal or external

Why is the access speed of solid state storage fast?

Because it contains no moving parts, therefore data can be directly accessed at a very fast speed.

Uses of SD cards and micro-SD cards

SD cards: in cameras micro-SD cards: in phones

How much does the average USB stick cost

Around 7p per GB. A 256GB USB stick costs roughly £20.