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High speed Hard Disk Drive

What is it?

A high speed hard disk drive is a type of storage device that uses spinning disks to read and write data quickly.


Tech Understandability: Intermediate


Simple One-Sentence Definition

It stores information quickly on magnetic disks.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of it like a fast spinning record player that can find songs quickly.


Why it matters?

A high speed hard disk drive improves computer performance by allowing quicker access to files and programs.


Fun Fact

Some high speed hard disk drives can spin at 10,000 RPM or more.


Related Terms

Solid State Drive: A solid state drive is a type of storage that uses flash memory for faster data access and no moving parts.

Data Storage: Data storage is the process of recording and saving information on a device for later use.

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