WHAT HAVE MEANING OF STORAGE DEVICES IN OUR LIVES?

Since the creation of storage devices so we can see how fast you move them to become more competitive and efficient devices in the technology world. The first units were sold in sizes of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB and 64 MB. Currently the capacity of USB flash drives reach up to six Gigabit, equivalent to 6,000 MB.

But besides the storage capacity is at stake speed read / write, the time it takes for the USB to transfer data to the computer. Early models had a speed of 12 MB per second. Today the new USB 2.0 or high speed, with speeds of 480 MB per second, allowing moving large amounts of data in just seconds.

At present, we find that a USB memory can be more convenient than a CD or floppy disk, because thanks to its design can withstand bumps, scratches, falls, among others.

Each USB vary in price, by brand and capacity. There are 128 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB, circulating as currency in North America reports 4, 5 and 6 gigabytes, costs range from 12 to 70 dollars.Keep in mind that the USB is connected to the machine through electrical impulses, which means always, before removing the USB from the computer, be sure to notify the operating system you're using to avoid damage.

The transfer is not a major problem, because thanks to its small size and light weight, can be loaded into your pochet or, as is fashionable, with a cord around the neck.

Clearly, the storage devices are our best weapon in the great stream of information coming into our hands every day, and we need to carry wherever we go.