Define - Disk Capacity

DISK CAPASITY

It is storage capacity of a hard disk or floppy disk. It measured in Kilobytes(KB). The following are the various types of discs commanly used:

SIZE	DENSITY	CAPACITY
3.5 inch	Double high density	1.44 MB
5.25 inch	High density	1.2   MB
5.25 inch	Double density	640  KB
5.25 inch	Single density	512  KB
8  inch	Double density	360  KB
8  inch	Single density	100-240 KB

Tags: Disk capacity, Kilo byte, Mega Byte, Giga Byte, Tera byte, Digital camera, Item sizes

RAM(Random Access Memory)

Define RAM(Random Access Memory)

• A storage device structured so that the time required to retrieved data is not significantly affected by the physical location of the data.
• The primary storage section of a personal computer. The portion's of the computer printer memory used as a buffer and for storing user defined characters.
• All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off.
• Accessing of information directly from a disk or memory as opposite to sequential or serial access.
• For example from random access memory information can be access instantly from any portion.

Tags: RAM, Random Access Memory, Mega Byte, Giga Byte, Tera Byte, DVD, Computer parts