Laptop hardware & components
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SSD vs hybrid vs magnetic drive
• Most laptop vendors are moving to either SSD or hybrids
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Hybrid - combo of SSD and magnetic drive
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SSD (solid state drive)
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Are not as susceptible to damage if device is dropped
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Generally faster due to no moving parts
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More expensive
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Don’t typically display any warning signs when failing
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Hybrids
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Have a magnetic disk and some solid-state memory
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Monitor data being read from hard-drive
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Cache most frequently accessed bits to the high speed flash memory
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Slightly more expensive than traditional hard drives
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Significantly cheaper than SSD
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1.8 in
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Smallest of 3 drives
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Originally used in subnotebooks and audio players
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capacity up to 320 GB
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Two platters, each holding 220 GB max
• Smart card readers
• Come in both internal and external versions
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External
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Most likely plug into a USB port
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May require a driver
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Internal
Reside in a drive bay as a hard drive or optical drive would