Checking the “quiz”

Lesson Objectives

0By the ened of the class you should be able to:0Compare the three kinds of primary storage devices. 0Determine in which situations each primary storage

device is better. 0 Identify secondary storage devices.

Primary Storage Devices

By Omar Alvarez BadilloRoc Boronat

Selecting the best computer

Traits Part to compare

1. We don’t want a slow computer

2. We want to OPEN many programs same time.

3. Turn on FAST and be able to SAVE all my MUSIC

0Microprocessor0 Cores0 Clock Speed

0RAM0 Size

0Storage Capacity

What storage devices you know

0 Individually (2 min): List of all storage devices you know.

0Share it with the person next to you. (1 min)

Teams

0 In groups, generate a list of all of them an group them into TWO categories. (3 min)

0T1:0T2:0T3:0T4:

Primary Storage Devices

0Fixed to computer0Can be replaced and upgraded in Laptops, Desktops

and All-in-one0Determines the total storage capacity of the computer.0Responsable of how fast your computer turns on.

Hard Disk Drive0Conventional Primary Storage Device0The one that has the most capacity.0Cheapest $/GB 1GB = $1.5

Solid State Drives

0Found mainly in Tablets, Smartphones and Ultrabooks0Fastest Boot time0Smaller storage capacities, < 256 GB0Most expensive

0 1GB $10.0

Solid State Hybrid Drive

0Found in some new ultrabooks, laptops, desktops and all-in-one.

0Bost of best worlds, faster boot and big storage capacity.

0Average Price: 1GB ->$2.50Two sizes: HDD and SSD

0 1TB + 64GB

Which one to buy?

0 Individually (3min): Determine in which type of situation each type of primary storage device is best.

0 In pairs (2 min): Compare your situations and discuss if any of them may disappear in years to come.

Next time I buy a computer…

0 Individually (3min): Answer in one sentence the following question.

0Next time you buy a laptop, which kind of primary storage device will you look for and why?.

Starter for next class

0When talking about a processors clock speed.0When talking about a music file.0When talking about a Youtube video 0When talking about a Netflix HD movie0When talking about the storage capacity needed to

save all the songs on earth0When talking about a RAM