Computer Data Storage Collection

Floppy disk of 3.5 inch size enclosed in a plastic protective jacket. This flexible magnetic disk is used to store computer data

USB memory stick F007 / 9897
USB memory stick. Memory sticks are used for storing and transferring data between computers. This one has a memory capacity of 4GB - or 4, 000, 000, 000 bytes

Computer floppy discs. 3.5-inch floppy discs, used to store computer data. They comprise a circular piece of thin, flexible magnetic material (used to store the data)

Hard disk. Computer artwork of a hard disk from a computer. It consists of a read-write head (gold) on a hard disk (round) that is coated on both sides with a magnetic material

Computer hard disk assembly. Component parts of a hard disk showing the outer aluminium casing (top), the hard disk platter and read/write head (centre), and the controller electronics (bottom)

CD drive on a laptop computer
DVD (digital versatile disc) drive on a laptop computer

Compact flash memory card. Flash memory is a form of non-volatile computer data storage. Flash memory cards may be used with digital cameras, handheld and mobile computers, telephones, music players

Computer hard disk, simulated X-ray
Hard disk. Simulated X-ray of a hard disk memory mechanism from a computer. This consists of a read/write head (pointed, black) on a rigid hard disk (upper centre)

Computer compact disc. Compact disc above the computer tray in which it sits. The disc may contain images, sound and text. It is made of plastic pressed with a series of fine depressions

View of CD-ROM disc in front of personal computer
CD-ROM disc. View of a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read- Only Memory) in front of a personal computer. A CD-ROM is a very powerful storage medium for data

View of a compact disc for storing computer data
CD-ROM. View of a compact disc used for storing computer data. Discs like this are known as CD- ROMs (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)

Hard disc from a computer. It consists of a read- write head (centre bottom) on a hard disc (round) that is coated on both sides with a magnetic material

Data storage. Abstract composite image of a compact disc and computer hard drive towers

Read / write head of a hard disk
Read/write head of a hard disk. Data is recorded on to a computer hard disk by a read-write head on the tip of a metal arm (centre)

Laser writing optical data onto adhesive tape
Optical storage tape. Researcher observing a semiconductor laser (blue) writing data onto different layers of a roll of plastic adhesive tape

Confocal microscope image of optical computer tape
Optical storage tape surface. Confocal microscopy as a surface plot of a roll of plastic adhesive tape on which optical data has been written. Each hump is one bit of information

Optical disc drive on a desktop computer. The disc in the drive is either a CD (compact disc) or DVD (digital versatile disc)

CD drive, coloured X-ray
CD drive. Coloured X-ray of a compact disc (CD) drive from a computer. A disc is in the sliding tray at bottom. This will retract into the machine

View of a computer hard disk memory mechanism
Hard disk. View of a computer hard disk memory mechanism. This consists of a read/write head (metal arm) on a rigid hard disk coated on both sides with magnetic material

Computer artwork of multiple CD-ROM discs
CD-ROM compact discs. Computer artwork of multiple CD-ROM discs used for data storage, depicted in three dimensional perspective

Computer hard disc. Internal workings of a computers hard drive. This piece of hardware equipment consists of a read-write head (centre) on a hard disc (round)

USB memory sticks, artwork
USB memory sticks, computer artwork

USB memory stick. Computer artwork of a memory stick on an abstract background

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Computer data storage has come a long way over the years, from the humble floppy disk to the sleek USB memory stick F007 / 9897. Remember those days when computer floppy discs were our go-to for saving and transferring files? Now, we rely on the convenience of hard disks that can store massive amounts of data. Just take a look at the intricate assembly of a computer hard disk - it's like a technological marvel. And who can forget the excitement of popping in a CD drive on a laptop computer to listen to music or install software? Compact flash memory cards have also become popular for their portability and high storage capacity. Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface? A simulated X-ray reveals all the components inside a computer hard disk or compact disc. It's fascinating how technology has evolved, providing us with efficient and reliable ways to store our precious digital information.