How to Convert Storage Media
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Storage Media Comparison Table at a Glance
| Type | Description | Year Invented | Main Uses | Advantages | Disadvantages | Typical Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Cards | Small removable flash storage card used in cameras and camcorders | 1999 (SD card) | Photo and video capture, camera storage | Compact, swappable, widely compatible | Easy to lose, can corrupt or fail without warning | 2 GB - 1 TB+ |
| USB Drives | Portable flash storage device that plugs directly into a USB port | 2000 | File transfer, backup, sharing digital copies | Compact, durable, no moving parts | Limited write-cycle lifespan, easy to misplace | 8 GB - 2 TB |
| External Hard Drives | Portable disk drive used for bulk data storage and backup | 1990s (portable form) | Large-scale backup, archiving, media libraries | High capacity, low cost per GB | Moving parts are fragile, sensitive to shock and drops | 500 GB - 20 TB+ |
 
