ハードディスク

はーどでぃすく
noun
hard disk; hard drive; HDD
1. hard disk; hard drive; HDD
A data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using rapidly rotating platters.
The hard disk ran out of storage capacity.
I back up data to an external hard drive.
ハードディスクSSD()()わりつつある
Hard disks are gradually being replaced by SSDs.

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Contrast with ssd

  • SSD(ソリッドステートドライブ)- uses flash memory, faster and more durable but typically more expensive
  • HDD - uses magnetic platters, larger capacity at lower cost

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