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SSD VS HDD : whats better?

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The main difference between an SSD vs a hard drive is in how data is stored and accessed. A hard disk drive (HDD) is a traditional storage device that uses mechanical platters and a moving read/write head to access data. A solid state drive (SSD) is a newer, faster type of device that stores data on instantly-accessible memory chips. Until the late 2000s, the world was simpler. When you bought a new hard disk drive or personal computer, your hard disk storage choices were limited to size and perhaps speed (for example: 5,400 or 7,200 rotations per minute). But today, when you buy a new PC you’re confronted with two very different options.In the example above, the laptop on the left comes with a traditional hard disk drive, while the one on the right contains a more modern solid state drive. The basic purpose of an SSD or HDD is the same: These storage devices preserve your memories, music, documents, and programs. But the technology behind them is quite different: HDDs: An enclosure