Computer storage devices take many forms and serve many different purposes. Some storage devices are versatile and fit many occasions while other storage devices have limited use. But all storage devices meet needs in certain situations.
Tape storage is perhaps one of the oldest and cheapest forms of storage. Data can only be accessed sequentially so this form of storage would not be ideal in cases where information needed to be accessed fast and often. Instead, tapes are most ideal as a way to back-up large amounts of data for organizations at an alternate location so that an organization will not have to start from scratch in case of a disaster (Stair 55).
Another common form of secondary storage is the hard disk drive. It is a fixed form of data storage with potential for high capacity at minimal costs. This makes it an ideal form of storage for desktop computers and laptop computers that can be priced within the budget of the average consumer.
Hard disk......
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